Food security through organic farming in Indonesia

Dear friends,

Happy New Year from the farm! My name is Toufan and I help manage the farm on a day-to-day basis, liaising with our farmers and our buyers, but I also help to mentor young farmers and agribusiness students from our partner universities. As we begin the year 2024, I just wanted to say thank you for your continued support which has been instrumental in allowing our farm to host these young farmers and students as well as supporting disadvantaged families who live near the farm.

In total, you have supported over 40 young farmers in 2023 to learn all about sustainable organic farming practices. One of those we mentored had this to say about the program:

“I learned a lot during my apprenticeship at YUM Organic Farm. It was my first time working fully on a farm where I learned everything about sustainable organic farming from cultivation of seeds, to harvesting, to the distribution and marketing of vegetables to the customers.

Additionally, I gained valuable experience, knowledge and insights that I could only get by being at the farm such as tried and true organic farming methods, as well as life lessons. Those are the experiences that I would otherwise not get just by learning in a classroom.”
- C, university student majoring in agriculture management.

We hope that each and every single young farmer who learned at our farm will carry forward the knowledge, skills and spirit to the communities they will be involved in.

Additionally, last year we were able to deliver over 100 donation packages (worth close to $800) to disadvantaged families (with priority for those with pregnant women and elderly) in the communities nearby the farm.

On behalf of YUM and the communities we serve, thank you for being a vital part of the YUM Organic Farm! Your generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals, and we look forward to achieving even greater impact in the coming year!

One final note before I leave you: if you’re able to, why not turn your one time donation into a monthly donation? This helps to provide us with  a sustainable source of funds, which is immensely helpful in the running of our activities. 

Have a great 2024!

Toufan
Organic Farm Coordinator