John Fouts traveled to the Republic of Georgia where he helped a farm service center expand into soil testing and up its health safety standards. John says:
"In the U.S., extension helps farmers be more profitable and more environmentally sound, but over there, with some very basic information, we’re putting food on the table for families. When I first went to Armenia in 1995, volunteering was not something I really had in my life plan to do a lot of, but once I got hooked on it, I was ready to go back. Tell me today, and I’ll pack and be gone tomorrow."

Poul Hansen traveled to the Republic of Georgia where he trained a dairy company in mozzarella cheese production. Poul says:
"Everything that I have done in the past in my apprenticeship and in teaching at the university, in a sense has been preparation for what I am doing right now. I am enjoying myself immensely, traveling and assisting in a field I have worked in for so many years."

Matilde D'Urzo traveled to Angola where she shared her agricultural expertise with an Angolan farmer who is determined to pioneer drip irrigation in his region. Matilde says:
"A volunteer shipped over there without knowing very much would not survive without the help of everyone involved there, especially the CNFA staff. A lot of people I talk to here tell me, ‘I wouldn’t feel comfortable going somewhere so far.’ But I always felt very comfortable, very safe, very taken care of. That takes away a big, big chunk of the uncertainty and allows the volunteer to travel and to work there."

Brian Stone traveled to the Republic of Georgia where he assessed the East Georgian dairy sector to identify key problems and increase productivity. Brian says:
"It [volunteering] is a type of travel that is more memorable, more meaningful… You come away inspired, because you see people who have far less still have the motivation and desire to achieve. It is a very rewarding and very fulfilling environment."

Bob Bond traveled to Kenya where he helped a sunflower seed and oil business find a market niche among bigger, non-local competitors. Bob says:
"I feel in my heart of hearts, if you love new challenges and different cultures, volunteering is for you… You realize they have the same hopes and aspirations. Sometimes the governments don’t get along. But it doesn’t have anything to do with a common person needing help from another common person."

Bruce Williams traveled to Angola where he assessed the country's agricultural capacities. Bruce says:
"It is a selfish thing to say, but I really do enjoy working with people in the farm. I have had assignments where you go in and in very few weeks see big changes in behavior. Many countries are hungry for information and knowledge. They really take your ideas and run with them."

John Gauthier traveled to Moldova where he taught a dairy company effective post-production strategies. John says:
"The people there are really anxious to do something properly. They work 12 to 14 hours a day just to try and make sure the country is going to survive …. Volunteering to me is like a religion. It is a very satisfying, joyous thing."