CIRDAP is pleased to announce its next exciting webinar of the CIRDAP Knowledge Series 2025 titled ‘Education and Entrepreneurship through Agriculture: The Taylor Schomaker Model’.  The 1-hour webinar will be held on (Thursday), 6 November 2025 at10:00 a.m. (Astana, Dhaka) Bangladesh time (12:00 a.m. /midnight, Michigan USA time) We are delighted to welcome Ms. Taylor Schomaker, Owner of Schomaker Farms, Michigan, USA, as the distinguished speaker for this webinar. Taylor Schomaker is the owner of Schomaker Farms, a revitalized century-old farm in Saginaw, Michigan. Alongside her husband, Ryan Schomaker, Taylor has transformed the farm into a thriving hub for diverse produce, livestock, and agritourism experiences. Holding a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, Taylor aspires to connect her passion for farming with nutrition education – helping people understand the essential link between how food is grown and lifelong health. She is passionate about hands-on agriculture, community education, and inspiring people, especially youth and urban residents—to reconnect with the roots of food production. Taylor is active in local agricultural organizations and is committed to making farming accessible, engaging, and sustainable for future generations. Join us to hear the inspiring journey and real-life experiences of a successful woman farmer who embodies the spirit of innovation and education in agriculture! Click here to join the webinar https://zoom.us/j/98265789068?pwd=bMr6ajSUj2wdWsd8AEtW4a7CaBGtut.1 Meeting ID: 982 6578 9068 Passcode: 149967 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/98265789068/invitations?signature=jZEuALeV8WlbfJQp9Ap6b2Kyz2mo2JUh1Qz4nrLRPgk

CIRDAP in collaboration with the University of Cooperative and Management, Thanlyin (UCMT), Myanmar, is going to organize an insightful and enriching webinar on the role of cooperatives in sustainable rural development. For over 69 years, the Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society Ltd. (MCRC&MS) has evolved into a holistic network providing solutions, resources, and support for farmers—championing equity, transparency, and sustainable growth. (https://mcrcms.coop/). This session will explore how Mulkanoor Cooperative has transformed the lives of millions of farmers, created enriched livelihood and social opportunities while building a resilient cooperative ecosystem. Speaker:🎙️ Shri AligiReddy Praveen Reddy,President–Chairman, Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society Ltd., Mulkanoor Village, India. Date & Time:Monday, October 16th, 2025 11:00 AM Bangladesh Time | 11:30 AM Myanmar Time | 10:30 AM India Time Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92019815462?pwd=lQ37vSxXEAoZWnFxMMW2Wxxn1ad4Ed.1 Meeting ID: 920 1981 5462 Passcode: 261179 Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/92019815462/invitations?signature=TgeDrQ2jflv-3O7Jdu4dJ2n-hWC0HToNPmLgQVGa5kw We look forward to your active participation in this valuable exchange of ideas and experiences.