Liberia's Deputy Agriculture Minister wants to prioritize smallholder farmers Deputy Minister Gbaryan called on cooperative societies to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their operationsDeputy Agriculture Minister for Regional Development Research and Extension, Moses Gbaryan, has urged cooperative societies in Liberia to prioritize the needs of smallholder farmers and to operate with the highest standards of integrity. Addressing stakeholders in Voinjama, Lofa County, Minister Gbaryan emphasized the indispensable role of smallholder farmers in Liberia’s agricultural sector and the pivotal support cooperative societies can provide. “Smallholder farmers are the backbone of our agriculture, yet they often face significant challenges. Minister Gbaryan highlighted several critical areas where cooperatives can significantly impact smallholder farmers, including providing agricultural inputs, offering technical training, and facilitating market access. In addition to prioritizing smallholder farmers, Minister Gbaryan called on cooperative societies to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their operations.