About Climate-Smart Agripreneurs Workshop

Agriculture is Kenya’s backbone, yet climate change threatens its productivity, especially in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs), which cover 88% of the country. Despite national policies on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), youth have often been left out, even though they make up over 75% of the unemployed population.

The Climate-Smart Agripreneurs Workshop, themed Empowering Kenyan Youth for Food Security and Better Livelihoods brings together government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), private sector, civil society, and development partners to bridge this gap by empowering 100 young agripreneurs (aged 18-35), with 25 participants each from Eastern, Rift Valley, North-Eastern, and Coastal regions of Kenya. 

The workshop will transform small-scale farming into innovative, commercially oriented, sustainable and modern agriculture. The workshop will also equip youth with knowledge, skills, mentorship, and networks, leading to job creation, food security and climate resilience.

By investing in yourself, you become the solution to unemployment, food insecurity, and the climate crisis. Now is the time to act!

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Understand the core principles of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and its importance in addressing climate change and food security.
2. 2. Identify key CSA practices relevant to their local context, including equipment, farm inputs, water management, soil health, leveraging locally available resources and crop diversification.
3. 3. Develop basic business plans for CSA ventures, including market analysis, financial planning, and marketing strategies.
4. 4. Network with peers and experts in the field of CSA, creating opportunities for collaboration, funding and mentorship.
5. 5. Access resources and support for implementing CSA projects in their communities.

What You Will Gain

1. 1. Knowledge & Skills: Gain hands-on training on Climate-Smart Agriculture techniques and business development strategies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
2. 2. Networking & Collaboration: Connect with industry experts, agribusiness professionals, and like-minded young agripreneurs to foster long-term partnerships.
3. 3. Access to Resources: Learn how to access funding opportunities, CSA tools, and mentorship programs that can help scale your agribusiness venture.
4. 4. Job Creation & Entrepreneurship: Explore pathways for employment and self-employment in agribusiness, creating sustainable livelihoods for yourself and your community.
5. 5. Food Security & Climate Resilience: Contribute to national food security efforts by adopting CSA practices that enhance climate resilience and ensure a sustainable future for agriculture in Kenya.