From the Field

Heifer does amazing work throughout the world, here are a few examples. The stories are searchable by continent or country.

The Little Sheep Farmer Sees Success

Twelve-year-old Aramayis Avalyan of Armenia has the beginnings of a successful sheep business that started with a grant through the YES! Youth Clubs of Armenia. “I can’t find words to describe my happiness when the first lamb was born. It was a cute, healthy lamb. I love it very much."

New Dairy Project Teaches Participants to Care for Cows

Heifer South Africa began work on the Thusanang Dairy Project in early 2013. Over the next few months, participants will learn important skills and make the necessary preparations to house and feed their new dairy cows.

What is a Hoophouse? Seeds of Change Cultivates Production in Appalachia, Delta

Hoophouses, or seasonal high tunnels, are just one way farmers practice sustainable agricultural production in the Appalachia and Delta regions. This innovative approach supports the "Production" category of activities within the Seeds of Change communities.

Communities Prepare to Implement New Dairy Project

Community visits and information gathering culminated with the selection of three villages to begin implementation of the Developing Dairy Zones for Smallholder Farmers in Quezon, Isabela project. The project, co-funded by Heifer International and National Dairy Authority (NDA), was approved on September 10, 2012, and will start official implementation in July 2013 in these villages with the first 200 participating families.

The Gift of a Cow−The Heifer Model

Heifer South Africa began work on an exciting new project in January 2013, the Thusanang Dairy Project, supported by the Jobs Fund and Mutual & Federal Community Trust. The project will assist 600 rural people in the Matatiele area of the Eastern Cape to become small-scale dairy producers. This project is the perfect example of how Heifer International got its name, giving the gift of a cow.

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