Poland
Capital: Warsaw
Population: 38,482,919
Population below national poverty line: 17%
Bóthar in Poland:
Bóthar first became involved in Poland in 1995. Since then we have supported a number of small projects involving dairy goats and cows and farmers have also initiated a catering project that uses their own produce in the meals that they sell. In this way the farmers receive an even better income from the animals they raise.
Poland Project Profiles
Project title:
Local Enterprise Development for Multiplying Income of Farmers in the Region of Gorowo
Location: Gorowo Ilaweckie, Poland
Number of families: 19
Animals: N/A
Other inputs: Kitchen equipment, catering Equipment, obligatory health checks for people involved in food preparation, trainings on marketing.
Training: There will be several training sessions giving the farmers the necessary new knowledge & practical skills for their project. Training sessions will be devoted to mutton & lamb preparation and will cover all skills needed for working as a catering provider.
Brief synopsis: This project involves the extension of a previous cattle project involving 19 farming families. Funds have been provided to build a kitchen and provide serving and catering equipment that will allow the families to earn the value added to processed goods rather than simply selling meat. By producing, processing and selling their produce locally we hope to see an increase of at least 20% in every family’s income.
Pass-on obligations: Another group of 20 members
Expected benefits: The farmers involved will be able to produce, process and sell locally.
Co-financing partner(s): Heifer International
Local partner(s): Association of the Farmers 'Support', Heifer Poland
Other relevant data: By the end of the project, all participants will have the knowledge necessary for maintaining a successful and sustainable micro enterprise operation. The animals will be kept as pedigree to allow the farmers to gain additional income from the subsequent sales of high quality cows. In addition to this the farmers will be provided with fruit saplings to set up orchards to diversify their income further.
Project title:
Beef Production at family farms in Filipow Municipality
Location: Filipow, Poland
Number of families: 20
Animals: Limousine Heifers
Other inputs: 800 Fruit Tree Saplings, Agricultural Supplies & Equipment, Technical & Veterinary Assistance.
Training: Training is being provided in beef cattle breeding, marketing, fund raising & environmental issues.
Brief synopsis: This project aims to help the farmers of Filipow Municipality develop beef production on their farms. The project will provide 20 original farming families with a gift of two Limousine heifers each. Training sessions will be part of the project, giving the farmers the opportunity to acquire knowledge and new skills. The animals will be kept as pedigree to allow the farmers to gain additional income from the subsequent sales of high quality cows. In addition to this, the farmers will be provided with fruit saplings to set up orchards to diversify their income further.
Pass-on obligations: 20 Families
Expected benefits: To develop beef production on farms, acquire new skills and knowledge.
Local partner(s): Association for Development and Promotion of Filipow Municipality, Heifer Poland
