VCS Subsistence Farmer Program

VCS Subsistence Farmer Program, Kenya

Our project is a community initiative empowering small groups of 96K farmers to combat the effects of deforestation and poverty through sustainable development and carbon sequestration. Sales of VCS/CCB carbon credits generate participant income while also addressing agriculture, HIV/AIDS, nutrition + fuel wood challenges. Tree-Nation adds to all trees the same CO2 of VCS certified projects.

27,822 Trees funded of 44,500
834.66 T CO2 compensated
1,133 Followers
Plant from 1,35
March 2024

Farmer meetings are held as much as possible, to share knowledge, challenges and keep the consistency of our agroforestry efforts.

28 Mar 2024

Its how you take care of the trees that matters. Each farmer is given a set of different species to plant, for which they are responsible to take care of.

27 Mar 2024

All the farmers that participate in our project learn to monitor the trees they plant, with easy, direct and accessible methods

26 Mar 2024
February 2024

Meet Gladis, a local farmer who is instrumental in guiding and educating her community on sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.

27 Feb 2024

Local farmers are the roots of agroforestry, cultivating sustainability and growth in every seed they plant.

26 Feb 2024
January 2024

Growing seedlings to distribute to our cluster farmers is part of our day to day activities. Here we make sure the strongest survive and make it to our different planting sites.

31 Jan 2024

Demonstrating effective reforestation practices to farmers significantly encourages their participation in such projects. Seeing the direct benefits, like improved soil health and biodiversity, along with sustainable income opportunities, motivates them to join. Hands-on demonstrations

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29 Jan 2024

In Kenya's Luzoi Cluster, 98 farmers recently convened to reinforce their dedication to ecological restoration and communal leadership. The assembly of 43 women and 55 men focused on essential values, innovative agricultural methods such as raised seedbeds, and the formation of new

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22 Jan 2024
December 2023

These are our farmer community leaders, that have helped develop our agroforestry programs in Kenya. With their help and guidance, hundreds of farmers have joined and benefited from planting trees.

21 Dec 2023

Farmers are starting new tree nurseries and other entrepreneurial activities, which have generates the opportunities to pay school fees, build homes, and ensure food security

19 Dec 2023

Kenya's Rwarera Cluster held a meeting recently with 32 women and 20 men present. The topics covered included values, how to join, and the co-benefits created by farmers working with the program.

15 Dec 2023
October 2023

Mulching is a key practice among our farmers, aiding in moisture retention and reducing evaporation, with both compost and rock mulching utilized to support tree survival.

20 Oct 2023

Nature has a remarkable ability to heal and renew. After facing challenges, our community has embarked on a heartwarming journey of restoration. With every tree planted, they're not just bringing back the lush greenery but also rejuvenating the spirit of the land and its people.

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04 Oct 2023

Our farmers work together and exchange experiences, in order to ensure good practices are being implemented when planting trees.

04 Oct 2023
September 2023

Our farmers consistently contribute to the restoration of the environment. Implementing sustainable practices, they can grow food, generate income and also restore the quality of the land.

27 Sep 2023
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