Integrating Gender into Extension Services

By Kathleen E. Colverson, University of Florida   The analysis and incorporation of gender issues is rarely included in extension work. Yet, women are the primary agricultural labor force throughout the world and perform agricultural tasks with fewer resources, less access to technology and the added responsibility of child and family oversight. The vast majority[…]

Bangladesh Kickoff Assessment

January 26-February 13, 2015 INGENAES kick-off work began in Bangladesh in late January with an interdisciplinary team from the consortium (Andrea Bohn, Dee Rubin, Kathy Colverson, Nikki Grey Rutamu and Maria Jones). Prior to the trip the team worked closely with the USAID Mission in Dhaka to identify possible stakeholders who might benefit from collaborating with[…]