About Us
Empowering resilient farming communities in Semi-Arid Kenya
RFCO is a community-based non profit organization, working in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through climate-smart agriculture, seed security, and community empowerment.
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Empowering farmers for
a sustainable future
We stand for resilience, unity, sustainability, equity, and innovation, guiding how we farm, support each other, and shape the future.
Our Mission
To promote sustainable farming practices, strengthen seed systems, and empower farmers through capacity building, market access, and climate adaptation strategies.
Our Vision
To build resilient farming communities in ASALs that are food secure, economically empowered, and climate-adaptive.
Core Objectives
- Promote climate-smart agriculture and water-efficient technologies
- Enhance seed availability by establishing community seed banks and distributing drought-tolerant varieties
- Support livelihood diversification (livestock, beekeeping, value addition)
- Empower youth and women in agribusiness and leadership
- Advocate for policies that support smallholder farmers in ASALs
- Foster community resilience against climate change and disasters
Our Services at RFCO
RFCO provides community-centered, climate-smart, and farmer-driven services to improve livelihoods in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya.
Farmer Training and Extension Services
Empowering farmers through field schools, climate-smart practices, and agribusiness training.
Seed Systems and Input Support
Providing drought-tolerant seeds and community seed banks to ensure access to quality inputs.
Water and Irrigation Services
Promoting rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation for sustainable water use.
Livestock and Pasture Development
Supporting livestock farmers with drought-tolerant breeds and fodder production.
Environmental and Conservation Services
Promoting tree planting and soil conservation for sustainable land management.
Empowering Youth and Women
Supporting youth and women in agriculture through training and cooperatives.
Market Access and Value Chain Development
Connecting farmers to markets and promoting value addition for better incomes.
Emergency Response and Resilience
Providing support during droughts and other climate shocks to sustain livelihoods.
Our Impact
Grow more food with less water
Adopt drought-tolerant crops and livestock
Improve household incomes through agribusiness
Conserve the environment for future generations
Strengthen resilience to climate shocks
Growing Together, Thriving Forever
We are on a mission to empower
farmers in vulnerable regions
Farmers Supported
Hectares Cultivated
Community Seed Banks
Trained Farmers
Ready to empower farmers
