Sku2Farm Program
Sku2Farm aims to spark interest in agriculture among youth (ages 7-18), promoting agri-careers and inspiring the next generation of resilient food champions to support sustainable food systems.
Our Reach
Children and youth aged 7 to 18, cultivating early awareness and passion for agriculture and sustainable food production.
Our Interventions
Awareness & Agri-Entrepreneurship
Field visits, career fairs, industry challenges, and training sessions to introduce students to diverse agricultural careers and entrepreneurial paths, breaking stereotypes and showcasing modern, high-tech agriculture.
Creative Capacity Building
Hosting boot camps, maker fairs, and agri-hackathons to encourage solution-oriented thinking, climate adaptation, and skills development for future agri-business opportunities.
Climate-Smart Food Systems
Establishing school-based Climate Smart Corners to teach sustainable farming, climate impact on food security, and foster climate-smart practices.
| Intervention | Description |
|---|---|
| Awareness & Agri-Entrepreneurship | Field visits, career fairs, industry challenges, and training sessions to introduce students to diverse agricultural careers and entrepreneurial paths, breaking stereotypes and showcasing modern, high-tech agriculture. |
| Creative Capacity Building | Hosting boot camps, maker fairs, and agri-hackathons to encourage solution-oriented thinking, climate adaptation, and skills development for future agri-business opportunities. |
| Climate-Smart Food Systems | Establishing school-based Climate Smart Corners to teach sustainable farming, climate impact on food security, and foster climate-smart practices. |
Program Highlights
- Organized Sku2Farm sessions at schools and events, including the Junior Farmer Agriculture Show, engaging youth in agricultural learning.
- Reached 150 children as of 2024, sparking interest in agriculture careers.
- Strengthened program reach and impact through partnerships, helping nurture a generation of young innovators in sustainable food systems.
Our Partners
- Zambia Honey Partnership Platform (ZHPP)
- Zambia National Forestry Commodities Association (ZNFCA)
- Junior Agriculture Show
- Agrilearn
- Partner schools (e.g., DASO, Cobet Community School, Tunab School)