Agroforestry

Agroforestry is a way of farming that works with nature by growing trees alongside crops. It’s a simple but powerful practice that keeps the soil healthy, protects water sources, and improves the air we breathe. By mixing different crops and trees together, communities can produce food, materials, and medicines while also caring for the environment.

This approach offers many benefits. It provides more job opportunities and supports everyone in the community, regardless of their background. It helps farms become more resilient by boosting soil fertility and protecting the land from erosion. Agroforestry also creates healthier environments for wildlife, making it a win for both people and the planet.

“In our indigenous practices, monoculture has no place. For generations, we’ve grown a variety of crops. Today, people call it agroforestry,” says Said Katensi, founder and CEO of Friends of Lake Tanganyika, our first planting partner in Kigoma, Tanzania. His words highlight how agroforestry is not just a modern solution but a practice deeply rooted in traditional knowledge and local cultures.

Through these nature-inspired practices, agroforestry has become a cornerstone for building a better future, especially for communities facing challenges like inequality, limited resources, and an uncertain future.

These are just a few reasons why the expansion of agroforestry is so important. 

At Planting on Demand, we’re committed to bringing the benefits of agroforestry to more places across the globe. Every day, we work to ensure that our projects are not only successful but also sustainable and transparent.