Transforming Agriculture Through Education
NOGAMU's 2023 Organic Certification Training Program is empowering thousands of Ugandan farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve organic certification and access premium markets.
Scale Up: Training 5,000 farmers across all regions of Uganda
🎯 Program Overview
The comprehensive training program covers:
- Organic farming principles and practices
- Certification requirements and processes
- Soil health and fertility management
- Organic pest and disease control
- Record keeping and documentation
- Market access and business skills
📅 Training Schedule
Phase 1: Foundation (3 months)
- Basic organic principles
- Soil management
- Compost making
- Record keeping basics
Phase 2: Advanced (2 months)
- Certification requirements
- Quality standards
- Market access
- Business planning
5,000
Farmers Targeted
12
Months Duration
100%
Practical Training
0
Cost to Farmers
📍 Regional Coverage
Training centers established in:
Central
- Wakiso
- Mukono
- Luweero
Eastern
- Mbale
- Jinja
- Iganga
Western
- Mbarara
- Kabale
- Fort Portal
Northern
- Gulu
- Lira
- Arua
🎓 Training Methodology
- Field Schools: Practical on-farm training
- Demo Plots: Live demonstration sites
- Mentorship: Experienced farmer mentors
- Digital: Mobile learning platform
- Group Learning: Farmer group sessions
"This training changed my life. I went from subsistence farming to exporting organic products to Europe. The knowledge and support transformed my farm and my family's future."
📊 Expected Outcomes
- 5,000 farmers certified organic
- 60% increase in farmer incomes
- 40% reduction in chemical inputs
- 200 new organic enterprises
- 1,000 hectares under organic management
Support Provided: Training materials, certification support, market linkages, and ongoing mentorship
🤝 Partners & Supporters
Program supported by:
- Ministry of Agriculture
- European Union
- USAID
- Private sector companies
- Development partners
📞 How to Join
Farmers can register:
- Online: training.nogamu.org
- Mobile: *265# (all networks)
- Office: Visit nearest NOGAMU regional office
- Through farmer groups: Group registration available
This training program represents a significant investment in Uganda's agricultural future, empowering farmers with knowledge and skills for sustainable success.
