Round 5 (2017)

Fifth round of Trellis Fund projects

In 2016, the Horticulture Innovation Lab announced nine new Trellis Fund projects awarded to organizations in Africa and Asia. See the 2016-2017 Trellis Fund projects factsheet (PDF) for a full list of projects.

After the projects were selected, students were recruited and matched to the projects, announced here: "Students selected for projects in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia" and projects took place during the 2017 calendar year. The experiences of three students were detailed on the Horticulture Innovation Lab blog, including two videos:

Trellis Fund projects in Round 5 took place between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017.

Enhancing postharvest handling methods and creation of market linkages for small holder fruit and vegetable farmers

Led By

Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project

Student

Karin Albornoz - University of California, Davis

Integrated nutrient and pest management for improving sustainability of small-holder farming

Led By

Center for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD-Nepal)

Student

Tiare Silvasy - University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Extending shelf-life and quality of vegetables through construction of cost-effective storage unit for marketing purpose

Led By

Himalayan Pearl Enterprise

Student

Sadikshya Sharma - University of Florida

Training of trainers for curriculum on water management, climate resiliency, and soil quality in school vegetable gardens

Led By

Green Shoots Foundation

Fruit fly management information and practice for mangoes

Led By

National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NaFORRI)

Student

Brad Reil - University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Increasing Irish potato productivity through traditional and mobile information extension

Led By

Growing Star Agri Ventures

Student

Yao Guan - University of California, Davis

Improving food production by adopting best pest management methods

Led By

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

Student

Pete Nelson - North Carolina State University

Home-based processing and marketing of mango fruits

Led By

Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG)

Student

Nicholas Reitz - University of California, Davis

Improving tomato production through good agronomic practices

Led By

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Crops Research Institute

Student

Ibukun Timothy Ayankojo - University of Florida

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