Agriculture And Forestry University

Agriculture And Forestry University is a non-profit educational institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government. As a veterinary college and school of forestry, the university specializes in agriculture, forestry, and livestock-related research and education. The institution has been actively involved in federal grant sub-awards since at least 2013, focusing on projects that aim to improve agricultural practices, enhance livestock management, and promote sustainable development in Nepal.

The university has participated in several significant grant-funded projects, demonstrating its expertise in livestock research, horticulture, and capacity building. One notable project involved establishing a National Livestock Research-Industry-Policy Platform to translate research findings into policies and practices for developing dairy and goat sub-sectors in Nepal. This project, funded through the University of Florida, included activities such as conducting multi-stakeholder workshops, developing a website for information sharing, creating livestock economics courses, and offering professional development training. Another major project, funded through the University of California, Davis, as part of the Feed the Future Horticulture Innovation Lab, focused on improving production efficiency and employment in urban and peri-urban horticulture in Nepal and Bangladesh. This project involved conducting baseline surveys, researching improved production of quality horticulture planting materials, capacity building for women and youth, and developing GIS-based models. Both projects emphasize collaboration with other institutions, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of gender equality and social inclusion considerations in their research and implementation strategies.