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Start Them Early Program (STEP) bridging the gap in agriculture and building the next generation of future agribusiness leaders in Africa. We strive to change the face of agriculture for young people by making agriculture interesting and attractive to every child.

Extracurricular Activities

These activities include soft skills training (communication, public speaking, leadership), competition, ag-career talks ….

Experiential Learning

Theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom is transformed into practical lessons through the use of modern technologies using ….

Digital Agriculture

The use of e-learning and e-teaching to revolutionize agriculture. Using digital technologies to attract young people to agriculture….

After the successful introduction of STEP’s agribusiness model to 1,197 students in 10 schools at the program’s inception in 2019,
STEP has been extended to over 5,000 more students (53% female and 47% Male) and 392 teachers (46% female and 54% Male), in 50 schools and established over 180 school pilot enterprises and over 42 home agribusinesses (student-managed). The agribusiness model has also gained the attention of both national and international stakeholders, to expand to more secondary schools.

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The Start Them Early Program aims to reach as many beneficiaries as possible. This cuts across different stakeholders at the community, state, national and international levels.

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Adekunle Taofeek

STEP Student

Using an improvised drip irrigation system, which he got intimated with through STEP, Taofeek planted leafy and fruit vegetables, as well as cucumbers which he now harvests and sells to make a profit.

Ojeniyi Ajarat

STEP Student

Through the intervention of STEP, Ajarat has become a trainer herself in the making of value-added products. This has raised her stock in her area, as she now trains both the young and old in the production of tidbits, Soymilk, and Cassava doughnuts.

Oyeniran Yetunde

STEP Student

Through profit made from sales of value-added products, Yetunde has been able to support her family financially. Her Mom and her siblings particularly have enjoyed some of the proceeds from her production business such that she now intends to expand.