Posts by Stevie
Bountifield Wins 2021 International Innovation Award
Bountifield International is pleased to announce that they have been named a co-winner for the category of Innovations that Empower Youth in Agriculture and Food Systems
Read MoreReducing Food Loss & Waste: An urgent call to action
The consequences of food loss and waste are severe. They are undermining the sustainability of our food system and are directly linked to climate change.
Read MoreBountifield Named a Finalist for the 2021 .ORG Impact Awards
[Minneapolis, MN] – Bountifield International is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a finalist in the 3rd annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honors remarkable mission-driven organizations and…
Read MoreYouth are the future of agriculture
On International Youth day, we recognize that the goals of our global society cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation of the young. In particular, youth will be critical for…
Read MoreFY 2020 Annual Report
Our Annual Report for fiscal year 2020 is now available! Learn more about our impact and program activities from July 2019 – June 2020.
Read MoreWomen Entrepreneurs Leading Resilient Food Systems in Africa
While the coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive to the daily lives of everyone around the world, it also both highlights and exacerbates inequities of specific groups of people. One of…
Read MoreMaking small-scale farmers a priority is a must
Our current food system struggles to adequately feed the global population, as evidenced by the 820 million people living with hunger. Not only do high rates of postharvest loss and consumer food waste persist, but agriculture is also a major contributor to climate change.
Read MoreUnlocking Access to Postharvest Technologies in Kenya
Bountifield International is pleased to share recent results from its project in Kenya, entitled Mavuno Bora, (Swahili for better harvest), funded by the van Lengerich family. Through this project, we…
Read MoreZero Hunger – Getting There by 2030
By Mark Ritchie, President of Global Minnesota, and Bountifield Advisory Board Member This past year, on October 16th, Minnesotans gathered via Zoom for a special World Food Day symposium, commemorating…
Read MoreAgribusiness Helps Smallholder Farmers Navigate Market Challenges
Nicholas Owiti, a father of three, owns and operates a Farm Service Centre (FSC) in Homa Bay County in Western Kenya. Through his FSC, he helps 500 local farmers obtain…
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