FOUR VILLAGES GET FREE MILK COOLING EQUIPMENT

ARMENPRESS
Aug 2, 2007

YEREVAN, AUGUST 2, ARMENPRESS: Four Armenian villages, selected by the
ministry of agriculture, received free milk cooling equipment These
villages are in Shirak (Akhurian), Lori (Vahagn), Armavir (Talvorik)
and Gegharkunik (Vardenik) provinces. The capacity of each equipment
is 4 tons.

The equipment was brought from the USA by the Armenian Technology Group
(ATG) organization.

The choice of these villages was made based on their remoteness from
regional highways.

Liparit Tigranian, deputy community head of Akhurian village in Shirak,
said the equipment is of key significance for the villagers, because
milk procuring companies come to buy milk irregularly and in summer
it is hard to keep milk unspoiled.

Out of 2000 residents of the village 1,000 breed cattle.

Karen Hakobian, deputy head of the ATG, said each of the equipment
costs $10,000.

The Armenian Technology Group (ATG) is a California -based group,
dedicated to helping guide Armenia toward food and agricultural
self-sufficiency. It is a private, non-profit organization that has
brought together the expertise of farmers, agronomists, veterinarians,
and other professionals to enable Armenia to meet the challenges
of independence.

In cooperation with Armenia’s ministry of agriculture, ATG has
focused on providing Armenian farmers with the benefits of American
agricultural techniques and innovations.

Since its foundation in 1989, ATG has sought to address both Armenia’s
immediate needs and lay the groundwork for long-term progress. ATG
has delivered more than $33.6 million in goods and services to the
people of Armenia. The sum includes $6.6 million in contributions
from U.S. government agencies, as well as wide-ranging support from
private groups and individuals.