Congress Passed the Global Food Security Act. Here's Why That's Historic
Agriculture-Led Growth
Feed the Future helps countries boost agriculture-led growth, which is one of the most effective tools countries have to lift people out of hunger and poverty. In addition to boosting productivity, we help countries strengthen markets, encourage investment, develop sound policies, and get research and technology into the hands of farmers.
Dual-Purpose Seeds in Senegal Make Life Easier and More Profitable for Farmers
Innovative, specially-bred dual-purpose millet and cowpea seed varieties can be grown on the same plot of land at the same time and grow bigger plants… Read more
Senegal
Food Security in Lebanon Starts With Seeds, Seedlings and Compost for Smallholder Farmers
As the global food security crisis creates challenges for farmers, an agricultural program in Lebanon is distributing critical resources to help thousands. Lebanon… Read more
With High Global Fertilizer Prices, Farmers in Nigeria Are Turning to Custom Blends
A USAID-supported program commercially distributes specially blended fertilizer to smallholder farmers to help them increase their crop yields and become more food secure. … Read more
Nigeria
Stories
Food Scientist’s “Homemade” Business Catalyzes Innovation and Entrepreneurship
From Plant to Plate: Kenya’s National Horticulture Traceability System
Water Pump Brings Business Opportunity to Farmers in Bangladesh
How Low- and No-Cost Technologies are Saving Cattle in Zimbabwe
A Female Entrepreneur Pays It Forward in Senegal
Virtual System Makes the Connection Between Agriculture Buyers and Sellers
Borlaug Fellow Tackles Post-Harvest Loss in Ghana
U.S. Volunteers Team Up to Bring Greater Food Security to Tanzania
Kenyan Entrepreneur Steps into Agriculture to Help Farmers Thrive
Testimony of Dr. Beth Dunford before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
Women Take Charge to Improve Nutrition and Income
