Stories
Learn more about the people we serve, the challenges they face and see our work in action.
Stories
What Climate Change Means for Agriculture in Africa
Farmers who depend on rain to grow crops are already feeling the effects of our changing climate.
Why Growing Trees Makes Perfect Sense for Smallholder Farmers
For the thousands of smallholder farmers we work with, growing trees can offer an incredible return on investment in just a few years.
Using Mobile Technology to Benefit Smallholder Farmers
With many of our farmers in hard-to-access rural areas, mobile technology enables them to stay connected and informed.
Calling For A Distribution Revolution
If we can innovate cost-effective, scalable ways to distribute agriculture technologies to the millions of smallholder farmers who demand them, we will unlock a huge market opportunity—and our best chance to feed the world.
The Journey of a One Acre Fund Maize Seed
Though they may be small, each maize seed is the result of years of effort and trials.
What to Read on Agriculture Microfinance
With the value in providing microfinance loans to farmers higher than ever, we've compiled a list of resources that explain just how worthwhile this type of financing can be.
Sprouting Seeds of Prosperity
Andria Mukamazimpaka’s investments in her farm and small business have enabled her family to thrive.
Opening A Clinic With Her Harvests
Mangalena Nsaiga used the income from her farm to help her daughter Cissy open a pharmacy and medical clinic in Uganda.
High-Impact Organizations We Love
There are many great nonprofits and social enterprises doing impactful work to end hunger and poverty.
Why One Acre Fund Farmers Are Excited About Trees
Two grevillea farmers explain just how great these trees have been for their farm's health and productivity.
10 Years With One Acre Fund
Theresa Wanyama was one of the first farmers to join One Acre Fund. She hasn't looked back since.
Bridging The Microfinance Gap For Smallholder Farmers
While 55 percent of Africa’s population is engaged in agricultural livelihoods, only approximately 1 percent of bank lending across the continent goes to the agricultural sector.
10 Farmers Show Off Their Sunflower Seeds in Tanzania
This year, One Acre Fund Tanzania offered sunflower seeds and fertilizer as an add-on product farmers could sign up to buy on credit.
Behind the Scenes: Seed and Fertilizer Procurement
Take a look at our process for procuring the quality inputs our farmers have come to expect.
Robert Tigarya: The Best Farmer in His Village
One Ugandan farmer was determined to turn his dream of running a thriving farm into a reality. By combining training with his passion, he succeeded.
How One Kenyan Farmer Beat 2017's Drought
Winrose Wachiye beat last year’s drought in Kenya in part because of techniques she learned from One Acre Fund.
A New Partnership for Africa's Smallholder Farmers
One Acre Fund and the Global Innovation Fund launch a new partnership to build customized solutions for boosting crop productivity and fighting hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa.
How Transportation Works in Rural Kenya
With limited access to transport, how do Kenya's remote farmers access markets to buy and sell their goods?
Turning the Tables in Tanzania
Kija hoped to provide a better life for her children, so she pursued the training she needed to succeed.
From Beans to Bachelor's Degrees in Burundi
“Now we have so much, and I have pride.”
Dairy Trials Aim to Improve Cow Health and Milk Production
Developing products that would allow farmers to boost their milk production, potentially giving households more milk to consume and to sell.
Andrew Youn Delivers A TED Talk
"3 Reasons Why We Can Win The Fight Against Poverty"
Why We Reformulated Our Organizational Vision
As we head into our tenth year of operation, we are as committed as ever to helping farmers improve their productivity and incomes.
Taking the Market to the Farmer
Even when farmers have good harvests, a lack of market access prevents them from running businesses that truly thrive. Here's how One Acre Fund is solving rural Tanzania's market access problem.
