The latest from The Guardian shines a spotlight on Trees for the Future's agroforestry work. Jon Watts wonderfully details our approach to partnering with farmers to restore land and enhance livelihoods. Dig into the article to learn more:
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We train farmers in agroforestry to build vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet.
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Around the world, modern and industrialized farming practices are destroying the environment—and, at the same time, failing to provide reliable income and nourishment for the farmers we all depend on to survive. At TREES, we recognize that unsustainable land use is the root cause of our most pressing challenges. We confront these challenges by serving the people at the heart of our global food systems: farmers and their families. As a global leader in agroforestry training for over 30 years, TREES provides hands-on, immersive education, skill building, and support, encouraging farmers to work with nature, not against it. Our signature methodology, the Forest Garden Approach, helps farmers transform their land with thousands of fast-growing, ecologically appropriate trees and dozens of other crops, creating new possibilities for themselves and their communities. By embracing sustainable land practices, farmers are reclaiming their agency, breaking the cycles of climate change and generational poverty, and rebuilding our food systems from the ground up.
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http://www.trees.org
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- Agroforestry, International Development, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Issues, Training, Forest Gardens, Hunger Alleviation, Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Permaculture, Agriculture Extension, Sustainable Agriculture, Nature-Based Solutions, Cultural Communications, African Food Systems, Senegal, Mali, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Carbon Market, and VSLA
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In Homa Bay, Kenya, the Trees for the Future and Catona Climate teams are together conducting drone surveys of Forest Garden projects. This approach helps us gather detailed monitoring data, offering valuable insights into the progress and impact of these agroforestry systems. Using drone technology, we can better understand how farmers are transforming their land, restoring ecosystems, and building sustainable livelihoods. Stay tuned for what we find out!
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"African nations are leading the way... Farmers are restoring food systems using the Forest Garden Approach in East and West Africa." We're honored to have been recognized by UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Anderson this week in her speech at the African Ministers of Environment Conference (AMCEN) in Cote d’Ivoire. Read more from her remarks:
A united Africa delivering solutions on land
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Regenerative Agriculture Transforms Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend—it’s a crucial shift in how we approach farming and sustainability. By focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and resilient ecosystems, farmers around the world are transforming their lands and livelihoods. This approach doesn’t just sustain; it regenerates. It restores depleted soils, revitalizes communities, and redefines our relationship with the earth. The result? A future where agriculture not only feeds us but also heals our planet and provides incredible potential for communities working to make the change. Let's continue championing healthy, lasting approaches for all. #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FutureOfFarming #AgTech #SoilHealth
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The TREES team had the opportunity to share a case study on innovations in seed production and quality assurance for climate adaptation and resilience at the Seed Quality Conference in Nairobi this week. Thank you for having us Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).