Extension work has remained an important part of our model since we began 20 years ago. But where does this knowledge come from, and how does it make its way to the farmers who need it most?
Younger farmers like Asterie are inheriting the mantle of farming from their parents at a time of new challenges. It is crucial for them to acquire smart farming skills to ensure that they are still able to harvest well and support their families.
On most days, you will find Esther Wangari tending to her farm, located deep in the heart of Kirinyaga County, in Kenya’s central highlands. Bordering her maize and beans fields, Esther’s latest passion – tree planting – thrives. For this Kenyan smallholder farmer, her new venture is more than just about planting trees; it is also about her livelihood and securing her family’s future.
Meet Yeshiwas Ayehu, an innovative farmer from Ethiopia whose commitment to growing and distributing trees in his community is changing their lives and the landscape around them.
In Kenya and Burundi, farmers like Wycliffe Nzaga, Eunice Nguu, and Sylvie Nahimana have witnessed first-hand the detrimental effects of drastic changes on farming.
Smallholder farmers are intimately connected with their soil, relying on it for strong harvests to feed their families and communities, and to earn an income. For this year’s World Soil Day, we’re highlighting how smallholder farmers in Tanzania are investing in their futures by taking part in our new soil testing and training offering.
Fifty-two-year-old One Acre Fund field officer Alphonsine Nyiransabimana dreams of a thriving agricultural industry in Rwanda, where farmers can earn a decent living. She is working to fulfill this mission by helping farmers in her local community access credit and quality seeds so that they can increase their harvests and adapt to extreme weather.
Smallholder farmers in Malawi play a vital role in the country's economy, but they face production challenges – due to limited resources and access and changing weather patterns. Learn more about what we're doing to support them.
With a simple feature phone, Rwanda's smallholder farmers have access to the quality farming inputs and training they need to grow more food and earn more money.
One Ugandan farmer was determined to turn his dream of running a thriving farm into a reality. By combining training with his passion, he succeeded.
Winrose Wachiye beat last year’s drought in Kenya in part because of techniques she learned from One Acre Fund.
Kija hoped to provide a better life for her children, so she pursued the training she needed to succeed.
“Now we have so much, and I have pride.”
By creating their own compost and then using it during planting, farmers are able to return much-needed nutrients to their fields.
The Women's Leadership Council trains our Kenyan team to succeed in both work and personal life.
Our farmers in Rwanda and Burundi show us how to expertly harvest climbing beans.
