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🌱 Following a successful #GlobalAgDay2024, we were thrilled to host speakers and regional hub managers on a series of inspiring site visits across University of California, Davis, each showcasing innovative agricultural research in action. 📍 Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture Demo Center – spotlighting low-cost, adaptable postharvest technologies for global use, with tour guides Associate Director Archie Jarman, Program Officer Lydia Maranga, and Project Manager Kristen Becker. 🍫🌳 Mars Cacao Greenhouse – breeding efforts that tackle climate resilience for cacao production, with tour guides Director of Cocoa Genetics and Breeding Dr. David Mackill, and Senior Scientist Dr. Ashley DuVal. 🌾 Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis' Orphan Crops Project – advancing new seed technologies, with a special focus on African Indigenous Vegetables, with tour guides Director Seed Biotechnology Center Associate Director Plant Breeding Center Dr. Allen Van Deynze and Assistant Professor and Plant Scientist Dr. Christine Diepenbrock. 💧🐟 #UCDavis West Campus' Aquaculture Cooperative Extension, Vegetable Crops Facility for Hydroponics/Aquaponics – exploring forestry and agricultural byproducts in hydroponic plant production, with tour guides Dr. Jackson Gross and Aquaponic Program Manager Nathan Kaufman. 🍻 Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science August A. Busch III Brewing & Food Science Laboratory – a unique stop for light snacks and tastings, showcasing food science innovation, with tour guide Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences, Dr. Glen Fox. These visits underscore UC Davis' commitment to sustainable solutions and global impact. Thank you to all who joined and contributed to this insightful day! #GlobalAg #AgInnovation #FoodSystems #AgResearch 📸 photos: Heather H.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to U.S. House of Representatives’ Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., for his continued support of University of California, Davis and Feed the Future! His inspiring words during #GlobalAgDay2024 truly resonated with everyone. 🌍 In recognition of his unwavering support for the Global Food Security Act, we had the honor of presenting Congressman Bera with an award of appreciation. 🏆 Pictured here with UC Davis leadership: Dr. Helene Dillard, Dean of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Dr. Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Director of the World Food Center; and Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture Director Dr. Erin McGuire alongside Horticulture Innovation Lab Regional Hub Managers: Dr. Peninah Yumbya, PhD from International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Drs. Naalamle Amissah, PhD and Freda E. Asem, Ph.D from the University of Ghana, Julio Lopez from EAP Zamorano, and Krishna Sapkota from FORWARD Nepal. Thank you to everyone who made this moment possible! #GlobalAg #FoodSecurity #AgResearch #GlobalCollaboration #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationInAg #GlobalFoodSystems 📸 photos: Heather H.

🌱 Panel 1: Agri-food Systems for Nutrition at #GlobalAgDay2024 provided valuable insights into the role of agriculture in advancing nutritional outcomes globally. Moderated by Dr. Christine Diepenbrock, Assistant Professor and Plant Scientist at University of California, Davis, the panel featured expert perspectives from: 🌾 Dr. Boitshepo Bibi Giyose, Head of Nutrition, African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-NEPAD, and Senior Nutrition Officer for Policy and Programmes at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations 🌾 Dr. Peninah Yumbya, PhD, Senior Program Officer at the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) 🌾 Dr. Allen Van Deynze, Director of the Seed Biotechnology Center and Associate Director of the Plant Breeding Center at UC Davis 🌾 Mr. Guido Santini, Programme Coordinator in the Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO A big thank you to our speakers for their insightful discussion and engaging Q&A session, inspiring new ideas to drive forward nutrition-sensitive agricultural systems! 🌍 #AgResearch #GlobalNutrition #SeedingFoodSystems 📸 Heather H.

🌱 Panel 1: Agri-food Systems for Nutrition at #GlobalAgDay2024 provided valuable insights into the role of agriculture in advancing nutritional outcomes globally. Moderated by Dr. Christine Diepenbrock, Assistant Professor and Plant Scientist at University of California, Davis, the panel featured expert perspectives from: 🌾 Dr. Boitshepo Bibi Giyose, Head of Nutrition, African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-NEPAD, and Senior Nutrition Officer for Policy and Programmes at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations 🌾 Dr. Peninah Yumbya, PhD, Senior Program Officer at the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) 🌾 Dr. Allen Van Deynze, Director of the Seed Biotechnology Center and Associate Director of the Plant Breeding Center at UC Davis 🌾 Mr. Guido Santini, Programme Coordinator in the Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO A big thank you to our speakers for their insightful discussion and engaging Q&A session, inspiring new ideas to drive forward nutrition-sensitive agricultural systems! 🌍 #AgResearch #GlobalNutrition #SeedingFoodSystems 📸 Heather H.

🌍 Join us for the first episode of our 6-Part Sustainability Unplugged: Agile Data in Action series! In this episode, our journey takes us to a poultry initiative in Zimbabwe and subsidized fertilizer programs in Malawi and Uganda. Titled “Lessons from the Field,” we tested: - Computer Assisted Technology #CATI - Interactive Voice Response #IVR - #WhatsApp ✨ Here’s what you can look forward to: - Liam Brody, CEO of the Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA) explains what Agile Data is and the goals of the project. - Dr. Elena Serfilippi, also from COSA, provides a comparative analysis of the response rate and monetary savings achieved. - Maureen Stickel from the World Poultry Foundation discusses the trade-offs observed and lessons learned from comparing traditional methods with Agile technologies. - Brendon Thulani Nkala offers a firsthand account of his experiences using #IVR technology in the field with farmers. - David Sarfo Ameyaw from International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) provides his analysis of using #CATI on the ground. 💡 Wondering how these innovative approaches can transform agriculture? Plug in to find out!   #MakeSustainabilityHappen #SustainabilityUnplugged #AgileData

🌍 Join us at the World Food Prize Foundation Borlaug International Dialogue! On behalf of the Feed the Future Innovation Labs, the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture is hosting an engaging side event focused on the power of horticulture in transforming food systems and promoting healthier diets. 🌱 Event Details: 📅 Tuesday, October 29, 2024 🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (U.S. Central Time) 🍴 Optional networking: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Iowa Event Center, Room 305, Des Moines, IA Explore how strategic investments in horticulture can catalyze innovation, improve access to nutritious foods, and support sustainable food systems. Hear from thought leaders, including: ◾ Dina Esposito, Assistant to the Administrator, USAID ◾ Eileen Kennedy, Professor, Tufts University ◾ Erin McGuire, Director, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture ◾ Alexandra Spieldoch, Director, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Global Business Development, iDE (International Development Enterprises) ◾ Naalamle Amissah, PhD, Regional Hub Manager & Professor, University of Ghana ◾ Peninah Yumbya, PhD, Regional Hub Manager, International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) ◾ P.V. Vara Prasad, Director, Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab 🌿Register now and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/g38EiTNS #FoodSystems #HorticultureInnovation #HealthyDiets #BorlaugDialogue #FoodPrize24