CARD is committed to developing local rural capacity and promoting Armenian agro-products in the marketplace. Today, the pool of CARD supported clients contributes a significant share in agricultural industry of Armenia.A key to CARD’s success is a team of highly qualified local professional staff and ongoing technical assistance of western consultants. CARD staff has been carrying out impact oriented projects for more than a decade and acquired best practices within the industry, which is applied in the Armenian agricultural sector. Over the years, many American Land Grant Universities, PUM experts and private sector specialists from different industry sectors teamed with Armenian experts to contribute technical and advisory assistance to both CARD and CARD clients’ capacity development. CARD Foundation is a non-profit organization.
SME Development Program for Strategic Rural Areas
Encourages and assists Agribusinesses in rural areas Development of Market Infrastructure in Rural Communities
Develops cold chain network
Improves post-harvest handling and packaging of fruits and vegetables
Regional marketplace development- wholesale and roadside markets
Organizes regional agricultural fairs and international exhibitions
Improving Agricultural Efficiency and Increasing Production
Supports animal and plant sectors at the farm level to improve the quality of products for further processing and marketing
Introduces farming equipment, new crop varieties, and high genetic quality livestock to improve quality of production
Improves veterinary and the health management systems in rural areas
Improves milk quality
Marketing Research
Conducts market research and generates market-intelligence reports and commodity sector analysis on the Armenian domestic and foreign food sectors
Designs business and marketing plans for agribusinesses.
Organizes and implements advertising and promotional campaigns for agribusinesses locally and abroad
Product Development
New product design and development
Product line diversification and expansion of existing products based on market demand and available technologies
Food Quality Control and Assurance
Designs and Implements of effective Food Safety Intervention Programs to improve food handling, processing, and public healthConducts market research and generates market-intelligence reports and commodity sector analysis on the Armenian domestic and foreign food sectors
Implements Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and other Quality Management Assurance Techniques in the meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetable processing sectors
Establishes or enhances new food testing laboratories in processing plants
Product Promotion and Market Development
Develops Promotional Materials: using mixed media, such as Internet, Armenian Food Product Cfatalogue, company profiles and product data sheets, links exporters and buyers worldwide
Supports local agribusinesses to participate in International Exhibitions, Food Fairs, and other events
