USAID Celebrates Achievements of Organic Farming Program
September 23, 2008USAID and partner World Vision celebrated the achievements of the SABIL program, which created and strengthened the organic agriculture sector in Lebanon. With USAID funding over the past three years, the Sustainable Agri-Business Initiative for Lebanon – SABIL program has established organic agriculture as a profitable and sustainable farming system for rural Lebanese communities. Activities included developing a local cooperative – Bio Coop Lubnan – that became an independent and capable organization, with extension services, production facilities and marketing capabilities. 120 farmers are members of Bio Coop Lubnan. Through the program, Lebanese farmers were able to earn organic certifications and sell their produce under the brand name Campagnia. Furthermore, some organic products have been exported to the Gulf and to Europe. More than 600 new employment opportunities have been created under the SABIL project. More Photo of the Week Stories |
