Climate

Milpa for Life: Indigenous Farmers Strengthen Integrated Farm Systems
José Eliseo Uicab Ay carries harvested corn on his shoulder.

Climate

Milpa for Life: Indigenous Farmers Strengthen Integrated Farm Systems

Learn the impact of the Milpa for Life project, which blends traditional and modern farming practices to support smallholder farmers in Mexico.

Heifer Webinar Highlights Lessons from Latin America on Engaging Smallholders in Climate Resilience
A woman holds a cacao pod under a tree.

Climate

Heifer Webinar Highlights Lessons from Latin America on Engaging Smallholders in Climate Resilience

Ahead of the Bonn Climate Change Conference, Heifer International hosted a roundtable on how smallholder farmers in Latin America are building...

Solar Power in Uganda: Cutting Milk Loss, Lowering Energy Costs and Increasing Farmers’ Income
A technician wearing a safety helmet maintains solar panels.

Climate

Solar Power in Uganda: Cutting Milk Loss, Lowering Energy Costs and Increasing Farmers’ Income

In rural Uganda, smallholder farmers leverage the sun's energy to redefine dairy production for a brighter future.

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative
A female smallholder farmer carefully inspects rice in her hand while crouching in a green field.

Climate

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative

Heifer spotlights the need for innovative financing and heightened investment in smallholder farmers to tackle climate change at COP28 in Dubai.

Heifer Ecuador Applauds Country's Progress Toward Nature-Friendly Future
A mangrove farmer digs for shellfish.

Announcements

Heifer Ecuador Applauds Country's Progress Toward Nature-Friendly Future

The recent vote in Ecuador to cease oil drilling near Yasuní National Park is a significant leap forward in preserving biodiversity and promoting...

Manure Matters: How This Unassuming Gold Fuels the Livestock-Garden Ecosystem
Kamala displays fresh produce grown in her kitchen garden.

Climate

Manure Matters: How This Unassuming Gold Fuels the Livestock-Garden Ecosystem

In Nepal, Kamala is proving that waste can serve as a lifeline. See how she’s created a self-sustaining ecosystem that keeps her family nourished...

A Sweet Partnership: The Relationship Between Bees and Regenerative Agriculture at Heifer Ranch
A Sweet Partnership: The Relationship Between Bees and Regenerative Agriculture at Heifer Ranch.

Animals

A Sweet Partnership: The Relationship Between Bees and Regenerative Agriculture at Heifer Ranch

Bees are a key part of the ecosystem at the Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture – and beyond.

Senegal: A "Famous" Farmer and Environmental Leader on Gindiku Radio
A woman works in her onion field in western Senegal.

Climate

Senegal: A "Famous" Farmer and Environmental Leader on Gindiku Radio

Where the effects of climate change have made farming more precarious than ever, one woman is taking the lead to help her community adapt.

How Does Climate Change Affect Agriculture?
A man waters his garden by watering can in Senegal.

Climate

How Does Climate Change Affect Agriculture?

Everyone on the planet feels the effects of climate change, but the climate crisis is especially impactful on agriculture and the world’s...

Birds and Beavers: Return of Native Species Signals Ecological Resilience at Heifer Ranch
A beaver builds its dam.

Climate

Birds and Beavers: Return of Native Species Signals Ecological Resilience at Heifer Ranch

As the pastures and animals of Heifer Ranch have flourished, native species have prospered alongside them — a welcome indication of a healthy,...