What We Do

Greenface Agroecology offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower farmers and communities toward a sustainable and resilient future. Our offerings span the entire agricultural value chain, including:

• Farm Planning and Design: Guidance on ecological farming practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and integrated pest management to optimize yields while minimizing environmental impact.
• Conservation/Regenerative Agriculture Techniques: Support in promoting soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation.
• Organic Certification: Assistance in obtaining certification and connecting farmers to markets that value sustainable practices.
• Community Outreach and Extension: Knowledge sharing through workshops, field demonstrations, and participatory learning.
• Climate resilient technologies: Tree panting, renewable energy, woodsaving stones  and home biogas

Training Programs and Workshops

Our training programs empower farmers and communities with the knowledge and skills to implement agroecological practices. These include:

• Permaculture Design Course: Tailored for agricultural practitioners, farmers, and fresh graduates in agriculture or related fields.
• Farmers Group Training: Specialized programs in conservation agriculture, permaculture, and organic farming.
• Value Addition and Agro-processing: Training to enhance product value and access new markets.
• Value Chain Analysis and Marketing: Skills development to navigate and optimize agricultural value chains.

Agroecology and Its Benefits

Agroecology fosters sustainable farming by mimicking natural ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience to climate change. This approach:

• Empowers Communities: By prioritizing local knowledge and solutions tailored to specific environments.
• Promotes Social Equity: Supporting small-scale farmers, fair trade, and strengthening local economies.
• Minimizes Environmental Impact: Using closed-loop systems to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Agroecology transforms food production into a system that enhances food security, improves livelihoods, and supports the environment, offering a robust alternative to industrial agriculture.

Success Stories

“The transformative power of Greenface Agroecology Services is evident in the success stories of countless farmers. For example, Maria, a smallholder farmer in Ithanga, Murang’a County, Kenya, struggled with depleted soil and dwindling yields. With guidance from Greenface, she implemented agroecological practices like crop rotation, intercropping, and organic fertilizers. These practices revitalized her soil, significantly increased her harvests, and diversified her income, improving her family’s food security.

Similarly, John, a mixed farmer in the same region, faced challenges due to climate change, including erratic rainfall and declining soil fertility. Greenface provided training on climate-smart agriculture practices, such as water-efficient irrigation and drought-resistant crop varieties. As a result, John’s farm became more resilient, his yields stabilized, and he was able to adapt to the changing climate.

Positive Impacts on Communities

Greenface Agroecology Services revitalizes communities by:

• Fostering self-sufficiency through sustainable farming practices.
• Restoring degraded lands with agroforestry and conservation techniques.
• Building resilience against climate shocks, boosting food security and incomes.

Our commitment to inclusivity ensures marginalized groups benefit equally, fostering cohesion and equity.

Climate-smart Agriculture

Greenface promotes climate-smart agriculture by integrating:

• Agroforestry and Conservation Agriculture: Techniques that enhance biodiversity and soil health.
• Water Conservation and Organic Practices: Efficient use of natural resources.
• Policy Advocacy: Supporting sustainable agricultural policies and practices.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Greenface values partnerships and fosters trust by engaging farmers, communities, and stakeholders in participatory planning and decision-making. We work closely with government agencies and research institutions to develop policies, disseminate knowledge, and scale up agroecological practices. Through these collaborations, we create inclusive, sustainable agricultural ecosystems.

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing

Greenface remains committed to:

• Engaging with experts and practitioners to stay updated on agroecology advancements.
• Sharing knowledge through publications, workshops, and community outreach.
• Empowering farmers with the latest tools and practices for sustainable farming.