Ghana: Kumati Farm

About the local hosting organization

In 1972 Mr. Martin Kwaku Kumah was first introduced to farming by his grandmother during his primary school education. After completing his studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, he decided to pursue agriculture alongside his duties at the university. He acquired a farm at Anwomaso and began with poultry, small livestock, and crop farming. In 1988, he was awared as Best Farmer in the Kumasi Metropolis. In recognition of this honour and his continued service to the community, the chief of Anwomaso enstooled him as the Nkosohene (development chief) of Anwomaso and bestowed on him the stool name Nana Kwaku Siaw in January 2008.

Presentation of the programme

The expected duties to be performed by volunteers includes: Assisting the workers on the farm in the daily roles. There are about four main department of the institution for which volunteers shall be rotated to work and learn Supportiong in livestock and crop farming, aqua- and apiculture

About the accomodation

The farm has a hostel for students, volunteers, and other trainees. The hostel facilities have bed- and bathrooms, electricity, and water. There is also a restaurant in the farm.

About the location

Kumati, Ashanti Region

Requirements

There is no specific language skills required of volunteers except for basic English language skills Any interested volunteer is accepted Passion for the project