Agriculture

Growers First works with farmers to assist them in increasing crop yield, better growing practices, improved methods of processing and finding marketplaces for their crops to create sustainable income sources. ​Our strategy is to assist farmers in improved crop management through training by agronomists and ​business specialists.
Your generosity transforms lives
​In meeting the needs of impoverished farming families in remote regions, agriculture is foundational to our work. Our strategy in farming communities is to assist farmers in improved crop management through the training by agronomists and business specialists.
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We train farmers in methods to dramatically improve their ability to provide for their families, increase annual revenue, thus leading to sustainable transformation.

In the remote areas of developing countries, issues involving the environment are rarely part of the thought process. For most, their focus is mainly on survival. At Growers First part of our mission is to show that oftentimes, what is best for the environment can also be best for the farmer.
​In meeting the needs of impoverished farming families in remote regions, agriculture is foundational to our work. Our strategy in farming communities is to assist farmers in improved crop management through the training by agronomists and business specialists.
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We train farmers in methods to dramatically improve their ability to provide for their families, increase annual revenue, thus leading to sustainable transformation.

In the remote areas of developing countries, issues involving the environment are rarely part of the thought process. For most, their focus is mainly on survival. At Growers First part of our mission is to show that oftentimes, what is best for the environment can also be best for the farmer.
These practices include:
  • Organic farming—Avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers is good for the environment and can lead to a 25-percent premium in price in the market.
  • Crop Diversification—Planting secondary trees along side coffee trees in is actually better for the crop yield and improves the carbon footprint of the area at the same time. Bee hive projects provide another revenue source in honey sales, while bees can increase the productivity of coffee trees by 25 percent.
  • Water Solutions—Conservation and management of crop irrigation and water used in processing can create efficiency and productivity. In addition, clean water projects are essential for drinking water for farming families.
  • Agronomy and Crop Management—Detailed training in soil management and quality, and its affect on crops and farming
  • Cultivation and Crop Management—We provide training for farmers regarding planting, fertilizing, harvetsting techniques, etc., and how to best manage their crops to maximize crop yield and quality.
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Environmental stewardship has the benefit of aiding the farmers in their crop productivity, and increasing the value while at the same time avoiding negative effects on the ecosystem.

Debilitating Poverty To Economic Opportunity

Your generous donations will help indigenous farmers and their families create viable incomes for themselves and future generations.
Your generosity transforms lives