When farmers in our region monitor and control crop and livestock diseases, they pose less of a risk to American farmers. We support farmers who are doing this necessary work.

 A recently-funded IAF grantee Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA), a national membership organization representing 6,000 small-scale livestock farmers, aims to improve pasture management for cattle. BLPA also works on disease monitoring and strict regulations for sale and movement of cattle in and out of Belize. This protects U.S. agriculture by monitoring pests that could affect the U.S. cattle and beef industry.