After decentralization and the unification of the Hlybotska community, the residents of Mykhailivka began to think about developing the economic potential of their village, which was in decline. History was a clue — the community has always had cattle breeding and milk processing companies. Now, the cheese cooperative produces a ton of products every month! 12 different varieties of hard and semi-hard cheeses, butter, yogurt, cream, and its specialty — smoked budz.

To see how the community succeeded, watch the video:

The video was created in partnership with Shotam.info and commissioned by Ukraine Crisis Media Center within the USAID DOBRE Program. The series of videos describes how communities can earn money and make the most of all opportunities.