By Christina Sonpon, LAEJN Margibi Coordinator For farmer Samuel Jimmy, agriculture has long been more than just a livelihood—it is the backbone of his family’s survival. Since 2016, he has cultivated a variety of vegetables, ranging from peppers, eggplants, cabbage, and watermelon. But despite his commitment and dedication, limited access to inputs and resources kept his yields modest. That changed …
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Young Agriculturalist Introduces New Bean Variety, Signaling Youth Potential in Liberia’s Farming Future
By Ishmael F. Menkor Saclepea, Nimba County – At a time when Liberia continues to grapple with food insecurity, a young agriculturalist from Nimba County is charting a new path by introducing a climate-resilient bean variety that could redefine local farming practices. Marker Gbarwee, a graduate of the Booker T. Washington Institute and current student of General Agriculture at the …
Read More »Future Farmers of Liberia: Women Leading the Way in Agricultural Empowerment
By: Nukanah Kollie | kollienukanah94@gmail.com Bong County, Liberia – Women are driving a new wave of agricultural empowerment through the Future Farmers of Liberia Empowerment for Women, an initiative transforming farming and community livelihoods in central Liberia. Established in 2019 by a group of young graduates, the organization secured 23.5 acres of farmland near Tucker Gate, outside Gbarnga, Bong County, …
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