MEDIA ADVISORY
1,451 KENYAN FARMERS RESTORE FARMLAND THROUGH REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY
Trees for the Future Celebrates Farmer Success in Graduation Ceremonies
WHAT: Trees for the Future is hosting graduation ceremonies for 1,451 farmers who have successfully completed their four-year agroforestry and sustainable land management training program.
WHERE & WHEN:
Central Kenya Graduation
- Friday, 21 April
- Waruhiu Training Center
- P.O Box 800-00216
- Githunguri
- 020-2045109
Western Kenya Graduation
- Friday, 28 April
- Sero Polytechnic
- P.O Box 762 –40300
- Homa Bay
WHO:
- 1,451 graduating farmers
- TREES staff and training technicians
- Dignitaries and regional leaders including relevant government officials from both the county and national governments.
WHY: Each graduating farmer has spent the last four years transforming one-acre portions of their farmland into thriving agroforestry systems called Forest Gardens. Their Forest Gardens are home to approximately 2,500 – 4,000 trees and support these farmers and their families with increased food production and resource crops year-round. The Forest Gardens also support healthier ecosystems and enhance carbon stocks. The graduation ceremonies celebrate the farmers’ hard work, achievements and success in the program.
MEDIA CONTACT: media@trees.org