Agricultural Trade & Produce Aggregation Enterprise Program

Duration

  • 3 Months

Target Group

  • Rural youth
  • Market vendors
  • Youth SACCO members
  • Parish Development Model beneficiaries

Objective

To train youth to operate as produce aggregators connecting farmers to urban markets and export buyers.


Core Modules
  • Produce sourcing & quality grading
  • Post-harvest handling
  • Storage & logistics management
  • Commodity pricing & negotiation
  • Warehouse receipt systems
  • Digital market access tools
  • Export basics (regional trade – EAC & COMESA)
Apprenticeship
  • Placement with produce traders
  • Field visits to farms & markets
  • Practical negotiation exercises
  • Real-life aggregation pilot
Outcomes
  • Youth operate as produce middle-level traders
  • Formation of youth aggregation hubs
  • Increased farmer incomes
  • Reduced post-harvest losses

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