AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM

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Empowering Farmers. Strengthening Markets. Transforming Communities.

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ICON Outreach’s Agribusiness Program equips smallholder farmers with practical knowledge, modern techniques, and clear pathways to meaningful income. We meet people where they are, work with what they have, and help them turn potential into productivity — sustainably and with dignity.


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Farmer Training & Skills Development
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We teach foundational and advanced farming skills — from soil preparation and crop management to post-harvest handling — giving farmers the confidence and capability to produce high-quality yields.

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On-Ground Demonstration Farms
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Our demo sites show farmers real-time results, practical methods, and simple improvements they can replicate immediately on their own land.

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Market Access & Value Chain Support
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We connect farmers to buyers, exporters, and cooperatives, helping them grow beyond subsistence farming and earn fair prices for their produce.


Section 3 — Why It Matters

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Breaking the Cycle of Low Income

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Many farmers work hard yet remain underpaid. The problem is rarely motivation — it’s lack of training, tools, market access, and business support.
Our Agribusiness Program bridges this gap by equipping farmers with the systems they need to thrive, not just survive.

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Section 4 — Our Approach

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Simple. Practical. Replicable. Community-Driven.

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  • Start Small, Grow Strong: We teach farm practices that work within current resources.

  • Learn by Doing: Hands-on demonstrations, field practice, and guided follow-ups.

  • Locally Anchored: We partner with local leaders and community groups for long-term sustainability.

  • Market-Ready Training: We align instruction with real buyer needs — quality, consistency, and traceability.

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Section 5 — Impact (Stats or Stories)

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Real Change on the Ground

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  • Farmers adopting improved techniques saw 20–40% increase in yield.

  • Demonstration farms inspired entire villages to upgrade their methods.

  • New partnerships connected farmers to consistent, better-paying buyers.

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Section 6 — Who We Serve

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Reaching Those Who Need It Most

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We serve rural farmers — especially women, youth, and single-parent households — who are ready to work, eager to learn, and determined to create better futures for their families.


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Join Us in Growing Communities

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Your support helps provide training, tools, and real opportunities for hardworking farmers.
Together, we can raise incomes, strengthen families, and transform entire communities — one farm at a time.

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Support the Program
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Agribusiness Empowerment

Title: Agribusiness Empowerment
Subtitle: Building dignity, income, and stability through sustainable agriculture.


Overview

Agribusiness is one of the most practical pathways to financial stability — especially for individuals or families affected by invisible conditions. ICON’s Agribusiness Empowerment Program equips people with simple, scalable agricultural skills that can generate income, feed families, and create long-term stability.

We work with rural and peri-urban communities in Uganda and partner networks in the UK to create learning, market access, and ongoing support.


What We Offer

1. Hands-On Training

Practical, easy-to-follow instruction in:

  • Climate-smart crop production

  • Kitchen gardening

  • Poultry & small livestock

  • Post-harvest handling

  • Value addition basics

  • Safe, low-cost farm practices

2. Start-Up Support

Where funding allows:

  • Seed kits

  • Tool support

  • Soil preparation guidance

  • Micro-grants for first planting

  • Monitoring for the first 90 days

3. Market & Sales Pathways

We help beneficiaries understand:

  • Local market demand

  • Pricing

  • Basic negotiation

  • How to sell through informal markets, co-ops, and direct buyers

Where possible, we connect small farmers to buyers or groups for bulk supply.


Who This Program Serves

  • Individuals living with invisible conditions

  • Carers needing flexible income

  • Youth affected by long-term challenges

  • Families recovering from economic setbacks

  • Community members seeking dignified work


Our Approach

  • People-first, not production-first

  • Simple, low-cost tools and techniques

  • Coaching that respects physical or mental limitations

  • Progress at each person’s pace

  • Strong encouragement and peer support


Expected Outcomes

  • Increased food security

  • Steady supplemental income

  • Reduced financial stress

  • Improved mental and emotional wellbeing

  • Stronger community networks


Get Involved

Want to start an agribusiness group in your area?
Email: icon@iconmission.org