Acorn’s Post

🌍 Reflecting on an Inspiring Trip to Kenya Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to spend three days in Embu, where I visited two amazing Acorn Local Partners: Farm Africa and Trees for Kenya. During my time there, I worked on outstanding topics and collaborated on their annual reports. A highlight was witnessing Farm Africa’s impressive seedling distribution operation, where they provided seedlings to 215 farmers just before the rainy season. These farmers, who opted for 50% of their carbon removal units (CRUs) payment in-kind, received a variety of seedlings, including macadamia, avocado, and mango. It was remarkable to see five trucks filled with these vital resources! I also visited Trees for Kenya’s demo farm, where they are pioneering agroforestry practices through a farmer field school. It was inspiring to see the progress made since my last visit in February, when they had just acquired the land. Now, they have bees, a fish pond, and a diverse range of agroforestry species flourishing! My trip concluded in Nairobi, celebrating Rabobank Kenya’s 10th Anniversary. It was a fantastic day filled with golf, padel, and networking with local partners. The evening featured an inspiring talk from rugby legend Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira, alongside words from the General Manager of Rabobank Kenya on the impact that Rabobank makes in Africa. I’m grateful for the experiences and connections made during this trip, and I look forward to seeing the continued impact of these Acorn projects! 🌳 #Kenya #Agroforestry #Sustainability #Acorn #smallholderfarmers