Celebrating Uganda's Organic Excellence
The 2023 National Organic Week was our most successful event to date, bringing together over 5,000 participants from across Uganda and neighboring countries. The week-long celebration showcased the incredible progress and potential of Uganda's organic sector.
📚 Educational Workshops
25 intensive workshops covered critical topics in organic agriculture:
- Organic certification processes and standards
- Sustainable farming practices and techniques
- International market access requirements
- Climate-smart agriculture methods
- Value addition and processing techniques
🚜 Farm Tours & Practical Sessions
Participants visited 15 model organic farms across different regions:
Central Region
- Kawanda Organic Research Station
- Mukono Model Organic Farm
- Wakiso Organic Dairy Farm
Eastern Region
- Mbale Organic Coffee Estate
- Sironko Fruit Processing Unit
- Kapchorwa Organic Grain Farm
🛒 Market Exhibitions & Trade Fair
The trade fair featured 150 exhibitors showcasing diverse organic products:
- Fresh organic fruits and vegetables
- Processed organic foods and beverages
- Organic textiles and crafts
- Sustainable farming equipment
- Organic certification services
🤝 Networking & Business Matching
The event facilitated crucial connections:
- 250 B2B meetings between farmers and exporters
- 15 international buyer delegations
- 5 new export contracts signed
- 20 research collaboration agreements
"This event transformed my understanding of organic farming and connected me with export markets I never thought possible. I secured contracts worth $50,000 during the week!"
🎯 Key Outcomes & Achievements
- Training: 500+ farmers received certified training
- Business: $2M+ in immediate business deals
- Networking: 15 new international partnerships
- Innovation: 10 new organic products launched
- Employment: 200+ new jobs created in organic sector
📞 Get Involved
Interested in participating next year? Contact our events team at events@nogamu.org or call +256 414 123 456.
