Posts by Angela Peterson
SHE FEEDS THE WORLD: Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we affirm our commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive world where women are celebrated and valued. At Bountifield, we embrace the power of women as leaders in the fight against hunger with our “She Feeds Africa” program.
Read MoreCOP27: Climate change prompts an urgent call for agricultural adaptation
Food production in developing countries has been suffering for years making Attention of adaptation, agriculture, and food systems in the context of climate change is not only enlightening, but necessary.
Read MoreNew Partnership with Kijani Testing to Assess Solar Drying Technologies
Bountifield has recently partnered with Kijani Testing to assess new solar drying technologies to support rural African farming communities with more efficient processing.
Read MoreAn Inclusive Food System Where No One is Left Behind
As 2022 has been marked with an ongoing pandemic, violent conflict, increasing temperatures from an ever-changing climate, rising food prices, and international political tensions, progress toward global food security is being compromised over and over again. Building a sustainable world where everyone has access to enough nutritious food should be the priority.
Read MoreNew Frontier of Agribusiness: Digital Marketing Training for Rural Entrepreneurs
As part of our business training for rural entrepreneurs, we have launched a digital marketing program to support businesses with widening their client base.
Read MoreSenegalese Women Find Success with Bountifield & Montana State University Partnership
In 2019, Edwin Allan, a Master of Sustainable Food Systems candidate at Montana State University Bozeman (MSU), partnered with his professor Dr. Wan-Yuan Kuo and her team at the MSU Food Product Development Lab and Bountifield International to address an important and pressing problem close to his heart: food security and nutrition in Africa. After two years of research and support from MSU and Bountifield, Bonbon Bouye bars continue to be produced by women’s groups in Senegal.
Read MoreYouth in Agriculture Uplifts Rural Communities
Investment in job creation is crucial in providing more opportunities for young people. By equipping youth with the resources they need, Bountifield is creating an environment where no one is left behind.
Read MoreFood Security in the Face of Conflict
The war in Ukraine has shown the global community why food independence and security are crucial. The conflict, among other factors, has exacerbated the growing concern of increased hunger, increasing food prices and food shortages.
Read MoreCelebrating All We Can Achieve “Pamoja”
This year’s 40th Anniversary Pamoja Gala was about celebrating togetherness and all that we can achieve together. In the spirit of “Pamoja,” the Swahili word for “together,” we were thrilled to honor three special organizations with awards to recognize leaders across our Minnesota community.
Read MoreBountifield 40th Anniversary ‘Pamoja’ Gala
After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to bring back our biggest event of the year! On April 28, 2022, we are officially hosting Bountifield’s 40th Anniversary ‘Pamoja’ Gala, in person at Machine Shop in Minneapolis!
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