Accomplishments from our global network in 2017

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A brief annual report is now available from the Horticulture Innovation Lab, with contributions from all of the global network’s research teams and accomplishments from 2016-2017.

Young entrepreneurs help Guinea’s farmers access postharvest innovation

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At 29, Fatoumata Cissoko dries pineapple for her business in West Africa and has already spent three years trying out different drying methods on her parents’ farm in Guinea. She is confident of the entrepreneurial opportunities that are found after harvest — and she is working to share her knowledge with more farmers.

Opening a center for horticulture innovations in Guinea

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Andra Williams writes about progress in Guinea, where she has been working for the Horticulture Innovation Lab to help open a new horticulture training and services center, with young entrepreneurs called "AVENIR" agents.