Training
Quality farm supplies can only get farmers so far; knowledge and training play a big role in their success.
What farmers need
Technique goes hand-in-hand with quality supplies when it comes to success in farming. Farmers need the know-how to maximize their yields and keep their soil healthy.
What we do
One Acre Fund’s team of field officers provides expert, tailored training directly to farmers throughout the year. This includes training on land preparation, planting technique (for example, seed spacing and fertilizer microdosing), weeding, top-dress fertilizer application, pest and disease management, harvesting and drying, crop storage and processing, composting, and tree planting.
The work we do with farmers doesn’t stop at the first growing cycle. Our trainings are heavily focused on the behavioral changes needed to improve soil health over time and build climate resilience, including climate-smart techniques in land management, the production and application of compost, use of agricultural lime, and intercropping.
Invest in Farmers
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See us in action
Explore how our training empowers farmers with the skills they need for long-term success and resilience.
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?
Why agriculture is important for Burundi's new generation of farmers
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.
More Than A Tree: How trees are changing Esther’s future
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.
