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  • Benard Maina

Email :
bernardkabutha@gmail.com
Organisation :
Kenya Organic Agriculture Network
Country :
Kenya
Phone :
+254716219369
Participant of KCOA training :
ToToT Training of Teams of Trainers (IFOAM)
Bio :
Organic Agriculture Specialist | Project Management | Participatory Approaches | Supply Value Chains

With over a decade of experience in organic agriculture and sustainable market systems, I specialize in enhancing smallholder farmer participation in modern markets. I have successfully managed farmer aggregation, supply chain organization, and compliance with international organic standards such as EU Regulations, USDA NOP, and the Japanese Agriculture Standard.

Currently working with the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), I lead initiatives that promote ecological organic agriculture through capacity building, market linkages, and Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS).

I have collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutions, and local governments, to create impactful projects that deliver healthy, residue-free organic food while improving livelihoods. A registered Trainer of Trainers, I am committed to empowering communities through knowledge sharing and sustainable development strategies