Improving food production by adopting best pest management methods

Country

Kenya

Student

Pete Nelson , North Carolina State University

Description

The Horticulture Innovation Lab awarded a $2,000 (USD) Trellis Fund grant to Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).  

KEPHIS will lead a project focused on improving food production by adopting best pest management methods in Kenya.

As part of the Trellis Fund process, the KEPHIS project team will also work with a U.S. graduate student, selected to provide additional agricultural expertise to achieve the project goals.