Food Security, Seed Genetics Matthew Willingham Food Security, Seed Genetics Matthew Willingham

The Crucial Role of Seed Genetics in Agriculture

In our work, understanding and investing in seed genetics is more than just a scientific pursuit — it's a calling to nurture the land, feed communities, and honor God's creation.

Seed genetics encompass the inherited traits that determine a plant’s characteristics, such as yield, drought tolerance, disease resistance, and nutritional content. As farmers face challenges from climate change, pests, and resource limitations, developing and promoting superior seed varieties becomes essential.

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Events, Hamara Heartlands, Zambia, The Up Forum Matthew Willingham Events, Hamara Heartlands, Zambia, The Up Forum Matthew Willingham

Zambia Report: Deeper Investments Into In E Africa

The investments many of you make into the C Fund are being well spent in a company we believe will continue to grow in impact on multiple levels. This company is actually two: Hamara and Heartlands.

Some conferences cater more to people coming to get something, but the Forum's network of ministry partners, investors, farmers, and other stakeholders were clearly there to give.

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Hamara Heartlands Matthew Willingham Hamara Heartlands Matthew Willingham

Discipleship + Ag At Ebenezer Schools!

Started in 2007, the Ebenezer Trust is a church initiative that exists to disciple young people to live fruitful and wholehearted lives for Christ in their communities. Discipling within an agricultural business context, we equip our apprentices with relevant skills to be productive and profitable, with the potential to transform communities and inspire others.

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Development, Aid, Kenya, Zambia, East Africa Matthew Willingham Development, Aid, Kenya, Zambia, East Africa Matthew Willingham

Aid vs Development: Two Stories

This old saying came to mind again on a recent trip through East Africa, and it’s a reminder why we do this work developing farms in underserved parts of the world. People stuck in poverty cycles are often very hard working, but the work is inefficient and they often lack the partnership, resources, and vision required to move toward self-sufficiency…

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