Simiyu Farmer-Led Agroforestry

The roots of restoration start with people. Farmers leading the regeneration of landscapes through diverse, productive forest gardens.

Sharing the results of forest gardens helps other farmers see what’s possible.
When benefits are visible — food security, income, resilience — more people choose to join.

This is one of the many farmers contributing to this project.

In this moment, she explained to our team her way of working, the process she follows, and how these practices have improved her livelihood in the long run.

During my recent visit to the project in Simiyu region, Tanzania, I was joined by dedicated project staff — the backbone of Forest Garden success — who equip farmers with the knowledge and inputs they need, while providing constant follow-up, monitoring, and reporting to ensure thriving,

This is a great example of how agroforestry and teamwork go hand in hand — maintaining diverse crops requires coordination, especially during planting and harvest, when timing can make or break productivity.

We work with thousands of farmers across Tanzania, providing training and ongoing support to help their Forest Gardens thrive.

Forest Gardens provide farmers with sustainable livelihoods, healthier soil, and long-term food security.

By integrating trees with diverse crops, farmers reduce dependency on single harvests, making their land more resilient to climate change and economic fluctuations.

The trees

Farmers are the driving force behind successful Forest Gardens, transforming degraded land into productive, self-sustaining ecosystems.

By carefully selecting and nurturing trees alongside crops, they improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term food security.

Carolina Majengo, a 33-year-old single mother of two, is transforming farming. Over four years, she’s built a thriving Forest Garden with 2,735 trees and diverse crops, producing over two dozen marketable products and ensuring a steady year-round income.

At the heart of it all is family. Cultivating trees and crops offers benefits that extend to the entire family, nurturing both their environment and their well-being.

We believe in the power of collective transformation for both lives and landscapes.

Within our program, every farmer embarks on a journey of learning and growth with their neighbors and community members, as they work together to revitalize their land, backed by a strong support

Including kids in agroforestry practices is vital for a sustainable future. It teaches them essential skills and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring the continued success of agroforestry for generations.

Amidst the lush greenery of his forest garden, a dedicated cultivator assesses the verdant growth, a testament to the sustainable practices enriching the land and community life.

A farmer displays a flourishing cabbage from his forest garden, a symbol of growth and self-sufficiency.