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Dairy Products Factory

(Link to Dairy Farm Success Story)

In the community of Bella Vista, in the province of Caranavi, the construction of a small, fully-functioning dairy products factory enabled residents to produce several varieties of dairy products and yogurt for sale in the local market. The project provided the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and initial supplies to make the plant operational. The factory, owned and operated by the local association of dairy producers (APROLAB), benefits members and their families directly. Under the YCADF, dairy producers also received technical assistance and training in the areas of cheese and yogurt production, institutional strengthening, and marketing.

APROLAB received the complementary technical assistance from Dr. Daniel Miller, veterinarian specialized in major animal's health, and in detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of dairy cattle.

The Yungas Community Alternative Development Fund is funded by a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by ACDI/VOCA Bolivia. The project described here is part of a bi-national initiative to improve the standard of living and increase the productive potential of those residing in the North Yungas, South Yungas, and Caranavi provinces in the Department of La Paz, Bolivia. This activity is part of a greater effort aimed at containing and eliminating illicit and excess coca production