Stories
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Stories
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.
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.
Bridging The Microfinance Gap For Smallholder Farmers
While 55 percent of Africa’s population is engaged in agricultural livelihoods, only approximately 1 percent of bank lending across the continent goes to the agricultural sector.
Robert Tigarya: The Best Farmer in His Village
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.
Behind the Scenes: Seed and Fertilizer Procurement
Take a look at our process for procuring the quality inputs our farmers have come to expect.
10 Farmers Show Off Their Sunflower Seeds in Tanzania
This year, One Acre Fund Tanzania offered sunflower seeds and fertilizer as an add-on product farmers could sign up to buy on credit.
How One Kenyan Farmer Beat 2017's Drought
Winrose Wachiye beat last year’s drought in Kenya in part because of techniques she learned from One Acre Fund.
A New Partnership for Africa's Smallholder Farmers
One Acre Fund and the Global Innovation Fund launch a new partnership to build customized solutions for boosting crop productivity and fighting hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa.
How Transportation Works in Rural Kenya
With limited access to transport, how do Kenya's remote farmers access markets to buy and sell their goods?
Turning the Tables in Tanzania
Kija hoped to provide a better life for her children, so she pursued the training she needed to succeed.
From Beans to Bachelor's Degrees in Burundi
“Now we have so much, and I have pride.”
Dairy Trials Aim to Improve Cow Health and Milk Production
Developing products that would allow farmers to boost their milk production, potentially giving households more milk to consume and to sell.
Andrew Youn Delivers A TED Talk
"3 Reasons Why We Can Win The Fight Against Poverty"
Why We Reformulated Our Organizational Vision
As we head into our tenth year of operation, we are as committed as ever to helping farmers improve their productivity and incomes.
Taking the Market to the Farmer
Even when farmers have good harvests, a lack of market access prevents them from running businesses that truly thrive. Here's how One Acre Fund is solving rural Tanzania's market access problem.
The Access Challenge in Rural Kenya
A first-hand insight into the harsh realities of the access challenge facing smallholder farmers in East Africa
Bringing "Take It To The Farmer" To The Very Last Mile
In order to have the most impact in agricultural development, a dense network of trainers is needed to communicate complex skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently.
Global Journal Ranks One Acre Fund in Top 500 NGOs
One Acre Fund came in at number 15 on the annual list, up three places from number 18 in 2014
Eric Pohlman Wins 2015 Norman Borlaug Award
One Acre Fund's current Rwanda Country Director is recognized for his work in developing highly innovative programs.
Get The Dirt On Soil Testing in Tanzania
In the farming business, ensuring long-term profitability means farmers must take good care of their most important asset: their land.
5 One Acre Fund Trials with Exciting Implications for Soil Health
We discuss a few innovative strategies we have successfully tested recently, and how these efforts benefit our farmers' productivity and incomes.
10 Things You Need to Know About Pulses
To celebrate the UN's declaration of 2016 as the International Year of Pulses, we provide some facts about the crucial crop.
Harvesting the Best Sukuma In Town
When it comes to healthy eating, farmers in Muyayi, Kenya, say they now have a reason to smile again.
Turning Sunflowers Into Sauce In Tanzania
In this two-part series, we’ve asked two sunflower farmers in Tanzania to show us how they use their sunflower seeds in cooking.
