INTRODUCTION
GreenHarvest is a community agriculture programme by GROW-GREEN that helps smallholder farmers in Ghana respond to the growing challenges of climate change. Changes in weather patterns such as irregular rainfall, long dry periods, declining soil quality, and rising temperatures are already affecting farming activities and reducing crop yields in many rural communities. Women and young farmers are often the most affected.
This workshop series teaches farmers practical and affordable Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) methods that can help increase crop yields, conserve water, and strengthen farms against future climate challenges. The training will be delivered by GROW-GREEN facilitators together with extension officers from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), focusing on communities that need support the most.
August was carefully selected for the programme because it comes just before the planting season in southern Ghana. This allows farmers to immediately apply what they learn during the next farming cycle. 🌱
WHO CAN ATTEND
This programme is open to:
- Smallholder farmers aged 20 years and above
- Rural youth aged 18–30 who are interested in sustainable farming
- Community leaders and cooperative group leaders
We aim to ensure that at least 50% of participants are women, recognizing the important role women play in feeding families and supporting household food production.
No formal education is required. The sessions are practical, interactive, and designed for everyone to understand and participate fully.
TARGET AUDIENCE
GreenHarvest focuses on farming communities in the Eastern and Central Regions of Ghana, where climate change is already affecting agricultural productivity. Common challenges include irregular rainfall, declining soil quality, and drought conditions that reduce the growth of staple crops.
Communities will be selected in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) district offices. This collaboration ensures the training supports and strengthens existing agricultural extension services in those areas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Participants in this programme can expect:
- A guided community workshop explaining how climate change is affecting farming seasons, rainfall, soil health, post-harvest management, and ways to reduce food waste
- The selection of two agricultural champions from each community, who will receive additional training and continue to lead learning and knowledge-sharing activities after the programme ends
- Opportunities for rural youth to connect with GROW-GREEN’s GreenSpark and GreenPath programmes, creating pathways from community farming activities into careers in the growing green economy 🌱
