Organic farmers in Kenya nourishing the world, organically. They shared their experiences with drought, and the benefits organic farming provides for them to build healthy soils and continue producing food.
Farming organically, using indigenous crops, can contribute to food security and be part of a climate change solution.
LEARN MORE about Organic Agriculture in East Africa:
Organic agriculture is growing momentum in Africa as it is increasingly seen as significant for addressing food insecurity, land degradation, and climate change. It is becoming an important a sector with demand for organic produce increases in Africa and beyond.
Regional Cooperation for Organic Standards and Certification in East Africa - OSEA
https://www.ifoam.bio/en/regional-cooperation-organic-standards-and-certification-capacity-east-africa-osea
Organic Farming in Kenya: A Growing Demand for Consistent Supply
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/page/files/organicfarminginkenya-growingdemandforconsistentsupply.pdf
Impacts Associated with the Uptake of Organic Agriculture in East Africa
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/the_impact_of_organic_agriculture_in_east_africa.pdf
Scoping Study on Organic Aquaculture in 5 East African Countries
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/the_impact_of_organic_agriculture_in_east_africa.pdf
East African Organic Products Standard
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/page/files/eas_456-2007_organic_products_standard_w_cover_0.pdf
CHECK OUT the personal stories from organic farmers and updates from organic projects working on the ground to build change on our blog Organic Without Boundaries:
Women Farmers – Gatekeepers to Food & Nutrient Security!
https://www.organicwithoutboundaries.bio/2018/04/04/women-farmers/
Improving Livelihoods of Rural Communities in East Africa with Organic Agriculture
https://www.organicwithoutboundaries.bio/2017/12/11/rural/
Winners of the Organic Farming Innovation Award 2017
https://www.organicwithoutboundaries.bio/2017/12/11/awards-ofia-2017/
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Consumer Survey of Attitudes and Preferences Towards Organic Products in East Africa
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/page/files/osea_ii_consumer_survey_final.pdf
Productivity and Profitability of Organic Farming Systems in East Africa
https://www.ifoam.bio/sites/default/files/page/files/osea_ii_oa_prod_prof_report_final.pdf
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