economic empowerment through agriculture.pptx

Exploring the thrilling advantages of Agriculture on the Economic aspect of Individuals and the society at large

1. Economic Empowerment Through Agriculture OBJECTIVES Explain the term “economic empowerment” state the ways in which agriculture empowers one economically

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3. The meaning of economic empowerment The term economic empowerment means, whatever one does to earn money to be able to MEET and SOLVE his needs Man has 3 basic needs in life Food Water Shelter To make life comfortable we need money for education, health, entertainment and more The ways in which man provides the money for these things makes him economically empowered

4. Economic Empowerment Through Agriculture Agriculture provides a means of Economic Empowerment to up to 75% of the population in various ways Ways they are empowered : Through involvement with agricultural production Working in Argo based industries that use raw materials Involved in marketing and research

5. Ways of Economic Empowerment:Through Agriculture Pt 1 Agriculture can put money into Peoples hands to help solve their problems through: 1: Rearing Livestock -provides a lot of products which are sold to earn money -such as meat, milk, & skin -employment is provided as farm attendants and farm managers 2: Cultivating crops -yam, tomato, cocoa, groundnut, and cassava is produced and then sold to earn a living 3- Sales of farm produce -earn their living through small- or large-scale marketing of agricultural produce - wholesalers or retailers work in this sector

6. Ways of Economic Empowerment: Through Agriculture Pt 2 4: Rendering services There are a lot of services that are related to agriculture, such as Farm cultivation Weeding of the farm Harvesting of crops Packaging of agricultural products Loading/unloading of produce Veterinary services 4: Skill acquisition The education of farmers through workshops and seminars teach and equip the learners with skills that make them earn a living

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8. PROJECT: Exploring Local Agricultural Opportunities Objective:   To identify agricultural activities that can generate income in the local environment. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPONENTS: 1. Research 2. Market Analysis 3. Cost and profit calculation 4. Presentation 5. Reflection

9. Project Components 1. You will be put into groups of 3-4 to complete the following task 2. E ach group will be assigned a specific agricultural product to research between: Growing fruits or vegetables (e.g., strawberries, tomatoes) Raising animals (e.g., chickens, goats) Producing honey/bee products Cultivating herbs or medicinal plants Making artisanal products (e.g., cheese, jams)

10. Project Components pt 2 3. E ach group has to research the market demand for their product Find out: - Where and how these products are sold (local markets, stores, direct to consumer) - Who buys these products (individuals, restaurants, schools) - The prices these products typically sell for 4 . Es timate the costs involved in starting and maintaining their chosen agricultural activity . C onsider: - Costs of seeds or animals -Equipment and tools needed -Labor (if applicable) -Other expenses (e.g., land rental, water, feed)

11. Project Components Pt 3 5. P repare a short summarizing your findings. I nclude: Market demand analysis Cost and profit estimation Benefits and challenges of their chosen activity Overview of their chosen agricultural activity 6. Reflection: Conclude the activity with a reflection session where students discuss what they learned about local agriculture and its economic impact