A memorandum has been signed between Liberty Bank and the Association of Hazelnut Producers of Georgia to launch a pilot program providing simplified loans to walnut growers. The program, initiated by USAID/Georgia and the Georgia Hazelnut Sector Development Project, will provide factoring loans to hazelnut growers, requiring only the nuts as collateral and allowing for quick and easy financing. The program is designed to avoid losses from home storage and will be run in partnership with the Georgian Nut Producers Association. Liberty Bank plans to introduce more financial products tailored to farmers in the future.