Stories
Learn more about the people we serve, the challenges they face and see our work in action.
Stories
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.
How One Acre Fund Is Serving Farmers In Malawi
A brief introduction to our pilot program in Malawi - started in 2013 with just 71 farmers.
Why One Acre Fund Trains Farmers in Composting
By creating their own compost and then using it during planting, farmers are able to return much-needed nutrients to their fields.
Kenya Celebrates Working Moms on Mother’s Day
The Women's Leadership Council trains our Kenyan team to succeed in both work and personal life.
5 Reasons Soil Health Is Key To The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
When we think about the role of soil in the food security equation, it’s no wonder that the U.N. General Assembly chose to designate 2015 the International Year of Soils
Responding To The Risks of Farm Finance
Providing smallholder farmers with credit to invest in their farms isn’t just a good deed, it can also be a good business opportunity.
The Road to 1 Million Farmers: New Country Expansion at One Acre Fund
As we seek to expand, we look at several factors influencing the communities we hope to reach, and how these factors might help or hinder our efforts there.
Research and Development at One Acre Fund
We provide insight into our research and development process, which we use to expand our products and services for our farmers.
