 All over the world, smallholder farmers often struggle to provide enough quality feed for their livestock. That's why our scientists created a set of electronic forms known as the Feed Assessment Tool, or FEAST, to help development workers collect and analyse data about local feed resources, then identify promising interventions to improve farmers' access to quality feed. The designers packed FEAST with power through reports and utilities for calculating the composition of livestock feed, nutritional content of animals' diets, herd composition, farmers' household income, seasonal trends and rainfall, land devoted to fodder cultivation, market prices for commercial feed, and more. But while FEAST was packed with useful features, many of the development workers using it had limited experience with software-based tools of this kind. To address this challenge, ILRI developed a learning initiative to train users in key skills, applying principles of instructional design and e-learning to help staff of partner organisations to take full advantage of FEAST's powerful features. We tweaked our existing training materials by applying principles of instructional design and adult learning theory. New on-site classroom training materials were developed, including computer-based activities, field exercises and group projects. We also added numerous opportunities for open discussion, so learners could take ownership of the learning experience and discover key concepts for themselves. In addition to the revised course materials, a detailed instructor guide was created to help partner organisations conduct their own classroom sessions, empowering partners to train new staff members on the FEAST tool as needed. FEAST II of the initiative involved making the revised training materials available in a self-guided online format, expanding the reach of the program and making it even more convenient for partner organisations to adopt the FEAST tools and methodologies. And for regions with limited internet connectivity, e-learning activities and videos are also offered on a standalone USB player, allowing learners to complete activities and track results without the need for internet access. By providing the staff of partner organisations with better training and make better use of the FEAST tool, the new learning initiative is helping farmers around the world achieve a better living through livestock.