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Advocating for Farmers on Capitol Hill
One Acre Fund staff meet with a U.S. Congressman to discuss the importance of smallholder farmers.
Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead
2017 was a year full of challenges, successes, and opportunities. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Seven Surprising Careers in Agriculture
Working in agriculture means more than simply farming.
Dreaming to End Hunger
Moses Ariong shares how he’s using his career at One Acre Fund to make an impact for farmers in Uganda.
Young People Are Crucial to Africa’s Rural Transformation
Africa’s agricultural industry is expected to grow, creating opportunities for young people entering the workforce.
Why I Left Google for a Career in Development
Here’s why some members of our staff left the corporate world to give back to their communities.
Why One Acre Fund Farmers Are Excited About Trees
Two grevillea farmers explain just how great these trees have been for their farm's health and productivity.
A Village Transformed
Farmers in Marakalu, Kenya share their stories of hope and success.
10 Years With One Acre Fund
Theresa Wanyama was one of the first farmers to join One Acre Fund. She hasn't looked back since.
Taking A Look Inside One Acre Fund's New Headquarters
Take a video tour of One Acre Fund's new headquarters in Kenya.
Growing Careers and Families with One Acre Fund
We're working hard at creating a culture that is inclusive of working parents and their children.
Here's how Mobile Phones Are Making Difference in Kenya's Farmers' Lives
A look at the huge impact digitized loan repayments is having on Kenyan smallholder farmers.
Why Working In Rural Areas Makes Sense
Anyone who passionately wants to see African countries develop should want to be on the front lines of that development.
Climate Change Is Already A Reality For The World's Farmers
One Acre Fund releases statement following announcement of U.S. intention to withdraw from Paris climate agreement.
Closing The Access Gap For Smallholder Farmers
Scientists around the globe work hard every day to solve the world’s toughest challenges. But for one of humanity’s biggest problems, the solution already exists.
UN Study: Digitization of Kenyan Farmer Payments Helps Tackle Poverty
For those who want to work in rural Africa, this success story is a must-read.
One Acre Fund Applauds Nomination of Green to Lead USAID
One Acre Fund is delighted with the news that Ambassador Mark Green will be nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next administrator of USAID
How One Kenyan Farmer Beat Last Year's Drought
Winrose Wachiye beat last year’s drought in Kenya in part because of techniques she learned from One Acre Fund.
Catching Up With Farmers From The Last Hunger Season
Renowned author and journalist Roger Thurow revisits One Acre Fund, six years after he first profiled our work in his book, The Last Hunger Season.
Trump Plan To Cut Foreign Aid Endangers U.S. Interests
President Donald Trump’s plan to slash U.S. foreign aid in favor of increased military spending is likely to have the opposite effect he intends.