Agrihouse Foundation, in collaboration with the 1 Household 1 Garden initiative and the Monthly Executive Agribusiness Masterclass, is set to host the 4th edition of its transformative one-day training session on backyard farming.
Scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Agrihouse Training Centre in Dzorwulu, this event aims to promote sustainable agriculture and empower individuals with essential skills in backyard farming, contributing to improved agri-food systems in Ghana.
Under the theme “Enhancing Nutrition, Ensuring Household Food Security,” the 1 Household 1 Garden Masterclass has, for the past three months, equipped participants with a comprehensive understanding of backyard farming, enhancing nutrition, and boosting household incomes.
By enabling individuals to grow their own fresh produce, this initiative reduces dependence on store-bought goods and ensures access to nutritious food options. Additionally, it offers a pathway to economic empowerment, as surplus produce can be sold or traded within communities, generating additional income for households.
Recognizing the critical importance of practical agricultural skills, the training will cover a wide range of topics, including nursery establishment, seed nursing, transplanting, selecting planting mediums, mulching, water management, and irrigation techniques.
Speaking ahead of the event, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, emphasized the significance of this Masterclass in empowering communities and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
“The One Household One Garden Maserclass on backyard farming initiative has proven to be a powerful tool in transforming how individuals view and engage in agriculture. By equipping people with the skills and resources to start their own backyard farms, we are not only improving food security but also creating opportunities for economic empowerment within our communities.
This 4th edition is a milestone for us, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on participants to help them kickstart their backyard farming journeys, participants will receive a starter pack filled with essential resources, including seedlings, compost or manure, organic neem insecticide, and seed trays.
The Executive Agribusiness Masterclass promises a rewarding experience for all attendees, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in their backyard farming endeavors.
Prospective participants are encouraged to secure their spots early, with a registration fee of 300 Ghana cedis. For more information and registration, interested individuals can contact Joseph at 0570246813 or Deborah at 0541555606.
Alternatively, participants can secure their spots by accessing the registration link provided [here](https://forms.gle/AoFKw1ujzXW97p2x9).
Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Agrihouse Training Centre in Dzorwulu as we lead the evolution of agriculture and empower communities through the art of backyard farming!