From our first demonstration garden in 2010, we have been learning the transformational power of wise local resource utilization, combined with effective management, and a renewed mindset as laid out in Farming God’s Way. The impetus behind a tool like Farming God’s Way touches lives in physical, social, mental/emotional and spiritual ways. We have longed […]
It is the people that motivate us to do what we do. Kerry spends a lot of her time behind a camera watching, observing, capturing and preserving. These images are moments remembered in time. They help us to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us. We hope they give you a small sense of […]
It is great to be back blogging after almost 5 months in Canada. Those months away from South Africa are valuable to us because they are opportunities to connect our two worlds. While in Canada we often find our vision sharpened as we reflect on and share uniquely African stories. It is with gratitude that […]
We dream of a day when Africa will be a net exporter of food. There is so much potential on this continent and we want to be a part of unleashing it to its fullest. In 2017, worldwide GDP was $75.4 trillion USD. Can you guess what the GDP of Africa was in 2017, based […]
It is such a privilege to work with a network of organizations in South Africa who are committed to the upliftment of the poor and a brighter future for this country. One such organization is called ‘Ethembeni,’ which is Zulu for, “Place of Hope.” It was started by a church in the Howick area 18 […]
A traditional field preparation in Ethiopia (2017) can be seen in the photo above where an ox-drawn plough is pulled over the land 4 – 5 times resulting in planting being delayed by the first 4-5 rains. As we began 2018, we were looking forward to hearing more from our Ethiopian friends about successes in […]
Every year, the Farming God’s Way family of trainers, and up-and-coming trainers, meet somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa for a week of upskilling, encouragement and training into a particular location. We call this week, ‘In-Field Mentoring’ (IFM). The time together is crucial for building our network of trainers and ensuring the highest possible quality and standard […]
Compost is such an important topic in our Farming God’s Way training. Using readily available ingredients to make rich organic inputs for soil is an excellent way of helping people to see that they have rich resources available. We spent a whole afternoon in Butajira making compost with our Ethiopian participants. They will now have […]
The wealth of Africa depends on her ability to conserve and manage her land resources. It is a well-known fact that soil degradation not only results in decreased food production but also in droughts, ecological imbalance and consequent degradation of the quality of life. In Africa, the most conspicuous symptoms of the negative impact of […]
A woman diplays her magnificent cabbage in Ntambamhlophe. Photocredit: Nicole Jones Fear has gripped the village of Shayamoya in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province after the discovery of a decapitated body. The family of Zanele Hlatshwayo, 25, who has been missing since July, believe she was a victim of a cannibalism ring that has so far […]