Members
Browse the Agrilinks community to find individuals and organizations working in food security.
Carmen Benson
United States
Joined June 08, 2021
17 posts
Nov 20, 2023 - BIFAD Outlines Path for USAID to Achieve Transformative Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Results Across Agrifood System Investments
Carmen Benson is the Project Manager and former Senior Counselor on the BIFAD Support Contract at Tetra Tech. In this role, Tetra TEch provides thought leadership and administrative and logistical support to the Board for...
Alaina Dismukes
United States
Joined May 26, 2021
7 posts
Dec 20, 2022 - Trainings Move the Needle Toward a More Sustainable Farming System for Nigeria
Nika Larian
United States
Joined June 23, 2021
24 posts
Oct 25, 2023 - USAID Food Loss and Waste Podcast Episode 16: Opportunities in Climate-Smart Cold Chain with GCCA’s Amanda Brondy
Dr. Nika Larian is a Food Loss and Waste Advisor in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) Center for Nutrition. Dr. Larian is the Co-Chair of the Food Safety...
Nicole Lefore
United States
Joined November 15, 2023
1 post
Nov 21, 2023 - Why Small-Scale Irrigation Makes for Good Nutrition Policy
With over 30 years of lived experience in research for development, policy advocacy and project implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Lefore is currently the Associate Director for Sustainable Agriculture Water Management at...
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety
United States
Joined May 24, 2022
25 posts
Nov 14, 2023 - Insights and Connections: Innovation Lab for Food Safety-Sponsored Students Learn and Engage at International Food Safety Conference
The mission of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety (FSIL) is to reduce the burden of foodborne illness and break the cycle of disease, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Funded by the United States Agency for...
Denise Mainville
United States
Joined February 02, 2022
1 post
Nov 13, 2023 - Payment for Results: A Different Way of “Doing Development”
I am an agricultural economist dedicated to poverty alleviation, food security, and economic and agricultural development. I have expertise in agri-food market systems development, value-chain analysis, gender, monitoring and...
World Council of Credit Unions
United States
Joined March 23, 2023
6 posts
Nov 07, 2023 - Credit for Agriculture Producers Project Strengthens Value Chain Financing for Credit Unions in Ukraine
World Councilof Credit Unions (WOCCU) works to advance financial inclusion through the credit union and cooperative model by engaging in international advocacy, development, education and networking that empowers underserved...
David Tschirley
United States
Joined October 13, 2021
2 posts
Nov 03, 2023 - Achieving More by Letting Go: The Experience of the Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity and Influence in Promoting Applied Research for Policy Impact
David Tschirley is Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University. He co-directs the department’s internationally renowned Food Security Group (FSG) and Directs the...
Caitlin Ferguson
United States
Joined October 13, 2023
1 post
Oct 31, 2023 - Agriculture Entrepreneurs Are the Backbone of African Food Systems
As a Development & Partnerships Manager at Acumen, Caitlin works with Acumen's government and foundation partners in support of Acumen's work investing in agriculture. Prior to Acumen, Caitlin worked in data and technology...
Mahesh Chander
India
Joined August 24, 2018
16 posts
Oct 19, 2023 - How to Make the Next Generation of Leaders for Sustainable Agriculture Future
I am doctorate in Agricultural Extension Education, working as scientist since 1991 with Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Currently working at ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute as Principal Scientist , Div of...