About the Project
Trees for the Future is implementing this project as a component of a larger effort supported by Ohio State University in the villages of Mughanga and Ghalunyangu, approximately one hour north of Singida Town. We will be working with up to 30 farming families in each village to establish Forest Gardens to improve their livelihood. The area is semi-arid, with sunflower, maize and other cash crops as the main sources of income.
General Information
Year Started:
2018
Number of Farmers in Project:
60
% of Participants by Gender:
40% women, 60% men
Current Project Year:
Year 1 of 3
Mughanga at a Glance
230,400
Total Trees to be Planted
300
Total Indirect Beneficiaries
60
Acres to be Planted in Forest Gardens
What We Will Grow in Mughanga
Trees and Shrubs
Vegetables
Crops
The Training We Provide in Mughanga
Forest Garden Design
Growing Agroforestry Seedlings
Outplanting Agroforestry Seedlings
Permagardening for the Family
Composting and Integrated Pest Management
Forest Garden Review and Planning
Growing Fruit Tree Seedlings
Planting Fruit Tree Seedlings
Permagardening for the Market
Field Optimization
Growing Timber Trees and Perennials
Permagardening for the Future
Grafting
Advanced Optimization
Pruning and Harvesting Trees
Sustainability Planning
Benefits for Farmers
Project farmers benefit from increased household food security through diversifying food production. Additionally, the project provides farmers with increased household resilience to economic instability through diversifying their production of market-driven agricultural products. Establishing environmentally responsible agricultural systems through this project increases the productivity of rural landscapes, while planting trees improves soil fertility and restores environmental health.
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Your donation has a direct impact on the earth and lives of the people who need it most. By helping us plant trees, you give families the ability to transition from unsustainable farming techniques to a Forest Garden system. Your donation not only sustains and empowers them, but also changes their lives forever.
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