Story by Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 01.23.2013
The head of the Farah Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Abdul Manan Matin, announced the completion of a demonstration greenhouse project at a ceremony at his facilities in Farah City here, Jan. 23. The event was attended by Farah Deputy Governor Mohammed Yunis Rasooli, leadership from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, members of Matin’s staff and Farahi......
Story by Pfc. Zackary Root | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 12.18.2011
Flying over Afghanistan one can’t help but notice the harsh terrain. Rugged mountains shelter green valleys, pockets of fertility abundant with crops and greenery. This harsh terrain is the gift and plight of the Afghan farmer....
Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Kirsop | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 07.21.2011
Organic crop production through hydroponic farming, profitable self-sustaining opportunities and a skill building course aimed at aiding fellow and former military service members are the billets to be filled in the creation of the Veteran’s Sustainable Agriculture Training....
Story by Cpl. Joshua Hines | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.28.2011
In their fight against the Taliban, the Afghan government, alongside 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, have made a major effort to win the people’s support, by providing employment and skills-based education while improving the quality of life in Musa Qal’eh....
Story by Senior Airman Rylan Albright | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 09.27.2010
Farah Provincial Governor Rahool Amin, provincial government officials and representatives from United States Agency for International Development participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Farah Wholesale Market in Farah, Afghanistan, Sept. 27....
Courtesy Story | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 06.09.2010
Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture met with local farmers and businessmen to discuss new methods and technologies that can help improve Iraq’s agricultural system June 9 in Balad, Iraq....
Courtesy Story | DVIDS Hub | 12.29.2004
BAGHDAD, Iraq--The Tigers of the 256th Brigade Combat Team are continuing their efforts to assist the people of Iraq build their future. Soldiers and local council members are working hand in hand distributing high quality wheat seed as part of Operation Amber Waves, a program to revitalize agriculture in this predominately rural sector just west of Baghdad. This in turn, will ultimately......
