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Bomi County, Liberia — The United States Chargé d’Affaires to Liberia, Joseph Zadrozny, paid a one-day working visit to the Liberia American Poultry Farm in Bomi County as part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing engagement in Liberia’s agricultural development and its ties to American-linked investments.
During the visit, Zadrozny toured the rapidly expanding agricultural complex, which is reshaping poultry production and creating employment in rural Liberia. He was taken through several sections of the farm, including large-scale poultry houses that produce eggs for the local market, a growing piggery operation, and cultivated fields where cucumbers, lemons, and sweet peppers are grown.
In a close interaction with the Poultry Management team, the diplomat expressed keen interest in the project’s progress and its contribution to strengthening Liberia’s agricultural sector and local food production.
The visit also reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward promoting trade, investment, and private sector development as key drivers of sustainable economic growth. Rather than focusing primarily on traditional development assistance, the United States is increasingly prioritizing partnerships that stimulate local enterprise, expand markets, and encourage entrepreneurship. This “aid to trade” approach aims to build resilient economies by supporting businesses that generate jobs, increase productivity, and strengthen local value chains.
In Liberia, this strategy aligns with ongoing efforts to promote agribusiness development, attract responsible investment, and expand opportunities for smallholder farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. By supporting ventures such as the Liberia American Poultry Farm, the United States seeks to demonstrate how commercially viable agricultural enterprises can contribute to long-term economic growth, enhance food security, and deepen economic ties between Liberia and the United States.
The visit also underscores the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to engaging with private sector actors who are investing in Liberia’s future, particularly in sectors like agriculture that have significant potential to drive inclusive development and rural prosperity.
The facility has the capacity to house over 550,000 birds and can produce approximately 350,000 eggs daily for the Liberian market. Bsaibes highlighted a rise in local egg production, which is beginning to reduce the country’s long-standing reliance on imported eggs.
Beyond poultry, the farm is expanding its livestock operations, introducing hybrid pig breeds imported from France as part of a breeding program designed to improve meat quality and strengthen Liberia’s livestock sector. He said the initiative has started producing piglets and is expected to expand further through 2026 and 2027.
On the employment front, Bsaibes said the company currently employs more than 450 Liberians, who constitute about 90 percent of total employment. “Women make up a large portion of the workforce, reflecting a deliberate effort” stressing that it promotes economic empowerment in surrounding communities.
The farm is situated in a cluster of more than 12 communities, where employment opportunities have begun to improve household incomes and living standards. He noted that residents have started building new homes, purchasing generators, and gaining access to modern technology such as smartphones and televisions.
”We have also extended support to five nearby schools, assisting with classroom construction and educational materials” he noted.
In addressing environmental concerns, Bsaibes said the farm has invested in sustainable practices, including a manure processing and drying facility designed to convert poultry waste into organic fertilizer.
About US$500,000 has been spent on this project, with the fertilizer distributed to farmers to improve soil fertility while reducing Liberia’s reliance on imported chemical fertilizers.
Established in 2021, the Liberia–American Poultry Farm represents a US$10 million investment aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s poultry sector and strengthening domestic food production.
The company’s investment agreement includes commitments to create 500 jobs for Liberians and cultivate 200 hectares of maize through a partnership with STARP and the Ministry of Agriculture.
The initiative also seeks to partner with local farmers by providing seeds, technical assistance, and agricultural training.
The U.S. Embassy’s engagement with the Liberia American Poultry Farm underscores ongoing efforts to support sustainable agricultural development and enhance food security for Liberians through private-sector investment and collaboration with local communities.
