Category Archives: Ethiopia
Morrell Agro Industries – Projects Update – August 5, 2010 Alan Baum
The first harvest at the Alyssa farm has been finished! Alan Baum said, “Soon after [the harvest was completed], the combines, trucks, and other equipment came trailing into the yard tooting their horns in exuberance. The celebration took shape with … Continue reading
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Morrell Agro Industries – Projects Update – July 31, 2010 Lonny Ward
Lonny Ward said, “We have been working on the Kokosa property for a little over a year now and have had a huge positive impact on the communities. In a staff meeting, one of our workers said that they didn’t … Continue reading
Project Updates– May 25, 2010 Wally Odd
Wally Odd is the Executive Vice President of Morrell Agro Industries, and his primary responsibility is dealing with government issues that arise. He is involved in the projects ongoing in Ethiopia were MAI employees are engaged in making things better … Continue reading
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Update on Wes Haws
This plane is a fully equipped ambulance accompanied by doctor and paramedic. Wes sustained the flight well and his only problem was nausea. My sister, Kate, flew with him in the plane and I flew commercially on a flight that … Continue reading
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Projects Update – July 31, 2010 Mekonen Geteneh
In the last week of July, the rains in the area ceased and MAI staff on the farm used the dry time to work harvesting potatoes, onions, and haricot beans. Their work resulted in the harvest of 22qt of onions, … Continue reading
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Attack at the Alyssa Farm
On Monday, August 23, 2010, at about 11:30 am, Wes Haws of the Alyssa Farm, was attacked by an angry mob over a land dispute. He was struck on the back of the head with an axe. He is currently … Continue reading
Morrell Agro Industries – Logan All-Hands Meeting – Project Updates – *May 25, 2010 Joe Morrell
*Updated August 5, 2010 Special Projects & Facilities MAI Office Building A new office building is being renovated for employees of Morrell Agro Industries in Addis Ababa, in an effort to get all staff members together under one roof. The … Continue reading
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Heavy Rains at the Alyssa Farm
The weekend of July 24th brought heavy rains to the Alyssa Farm. Four days later, workers were still trying to dry out from the heavy rain received Saturday night. Due to no functioning rain gauge, Alan Baum, Project Director/Farm Operations, … Continue reading
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Livestock Update
Last April the rest of the frozen embryos that were imported last August were implanted. The recipient animals were in good condition, so Lonny was optimistic that they would have good success. He was concerned when he found a small … Continue reading
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