Yesterday, non-profit Heifer International announced it is joining the Libra Association to increase credit availability to small scale farmers. Heifer is the first member to join the Association after it published its new whitepaper, which reflects changes in several Libra features.
Globally, around 2.5 billion people rely on agricultural production for their livelihoods, and a majority of them are small-scale farmers. Heifer International is helping these farmers through training and assistance to improve their income, adopt sustainable agricultural practices, and increase food security.
The Libra Association aims to create a global blockchain-based payments network and digital currency that promotes financial inclusion and can integrate with existing economic systems.
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