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Donkeys and chickens at the heart of two new Farmers Helping Farmers projects in Kenya

A dozen volunteers heading to Kenya for 2024 projects Donkeys and chickens are at the heart of two new Farmers Helping Farmers projects in Kenya, and both have enthusiastic volunteers from Canada eager to make a difference. Dr. Martha Mellish is a member of the Mellish family who helped to found the P.E.I.-based non-profit charitable…

October 21, 2024
Farmer Helping Farmers launches 2024 Holiday Campaign in support of families in Kenya

Weather extremes cause challenges for Kenyan farm families The Farmers Helping Farmers Holiday Campaign has many ways to help make…
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October 14, 2024
Fall Harvest Suppers another delicious success at The Mill in New Glasgow

Emily Wells fundraiser supports the work of the Farmers Helping Farmers Education Committee in Kenya Thank you to Chef Emily…
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October 3, 2024
New screen houses mean better gardens at Kenyan schools

New screen houses mean improved production and nutrition By Teresa Mellish Our school meal program is based on two staples:…
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October 1, 2024
Bringing improved seeds and plant materials to partners in Kenya

New potato and bean varieties will mean more food for farm families By Ken Mellish In Kenya, there is very…
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October 1, 2024
Better food storage making a difference at Kenyan schools

Protecting food for the school term at Ruuju Primary School By Teresa Mellish Post-harvest losses of maize continue to be…
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September 30, 2024
Ken Mellish of New Perth joins Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame

One of the founders of Farmers Helping Farmers receives top agricultural honour By Bill McGuireEditor, Island Farmer Ken Mellish of…
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