First Farms

FarmHand
October 2, 2023
 

First Farms is nurturing a new generation of young, successful farm entrepreneurs (under 35) who are driving local economic growth. Through sustainable, climate-smart farms, they are creating jobs, producing high-quality, safe food for local consumption, supplying key industry value chains, and contributing to exports.

28%

Youth unemployment in Ghana

50%

Food inflation in 2023

10

New farmers in pilot

First Farms

Problem

Ghana is struggling with rising youth unemployment (28%) and soaring food prices, which contribute to widespread food insecurity. Significant rural-urban migration adds to these challenges, creating an urgent need for innovative solutions

Solution

First Farms is a nine-month program designed to inspire young people to pursue farming as a career. The program removes barriers to entry and reduces failure risks, enabling participants to establish mid-sized, climate-smart farms in Ghana. It offers young farmers comprehensive training, essential resources, and market access for long-term success. First Farms operates in three stages: Training and certification, farm incubation, and market access through the Alor App

Team

Micheal Opare, Courage Asase, Brian Dzansi

_First Farms & The SDGs
 
4

Zero Hunger

Promoting sustainable farming practices increases food production, improves food security, and provides safe, nutritious food.

SDG Goal 1

No Poverty

By creating employment opportunities for young people, the program helps reduce poverty, especially in rural areas

3

Decent Work

Supporting young farmers and encouraging entrepreneurship in agriculture, First Farms contributes to economic growth and decent job creation
2

Responsible consumption

Encouraging climate-smart farming practices helps ensure sustainable food production and responsible use of natural resources.
1

Climate Action

The focus on climate-smart agriculture helps mitigate the impacts of climate change on farming, contributing to climate resilience
 
_First Farms 1.O

A 6 months pilot project to test assumptions of the first farm model. 

Partner Us

Join us in cultivating the future of sustainable farming—empower young farmers, grow local economies, and ensure food security for all

Contact 

Micheal@nodeeight.org

info@nodeeight.org