It was specifically meant to train men and women on modern methods of farming to raise their productivity potentials and to impart skills for improved housing. It was also to teach rural households develop and use improved household items and farm implements to boost household food production.

In Ankesha Guagusa, Awi Zone, women are transforming their lives through vegetable production. With training and support, they cultivate crops like tomatoes, cabbage, and peppers, earning income and improving their families’ nutrition. Beyond farming, these women share knowledge, mentor others, and strengthen their role in the community. Their gardens have become more than fields—they are symbols of empowerment, resilience, and hope for a brighter future.

ASE has given due importance to training and education ever since its establishment. For instance, between 1969 and 1976, it provided correspondence education to smallholder farmers.

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