ABOUT US
Bio Gardening Innovations (BIOGI) is a registered Kenyan nonprofit organization located in Elnuni village, Vihiga County, Western Kenya. We are dedicated to advancing ecological and natural farming principles aimed at transforming food systems. Our focus is on smallholder farmer transformation and improving livelihoods through sustainable practices. Our mission is to facilitate a paradigm shift from industrial agriculture to a diverse agroecology system. By promoting sustainable food practices and resilient livelihoods, we strive to create a sustainable future for our communities, ensuring that farming practices are environmentally friendly and economically viable. Through our initiatives, we support the development of a robust and resilient food system that benefits both people and the planet.
Healthy Soil
BIOGI is one of 15 healthy soils centers working in close partnership with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). Smallholder farmers engage in practical farmer-to-farmer learning, using locally made bio inputs and bio protectors. These practices are also disseminated by farmers through a Training of Trainers model.
Ecological Transitions
We work with champion farmers to develop active learning spaces, enabling other stakeholders and even late adopters to engage and start their transition journey. At BIOGI, we use permaculture methods such as whole farm design principles and high-level integration of crops and vegetative cover, including food forests.
Seed Saving and Regeneration
Keeping the seed alive is a secret of every organic producer. The unique colors, sizes, flavors, adaptability to local climatic conditions, and the knowledge associated with these seeds are crucial factors in saving and regenerating these resources.
Thematic Areas
BIOGI prioritizes the health and fertility of soil through the use of ecological farming practices. We train farmers on creating and utilizing bio inputs and bio protectors to enhance soil quality, ensuring sustainable and productive farming systems.
We support farmers in transitioning to ecological farming systems. By employing permaculture principles, we design farms that are both productive and sustainable, integrating crops and vegetative cover to create resilient ecosystems.
Our seed saving initiatives focus on preserving the genetic diversity of local crops. We emphasize the importance of saving and regenerating seeds to maintain unique traits and adaptability to local climates, ensuring food security and biodiversity.
BIOGI empowers local communities through education and training. By adopting a farmer-to-farmer learning model, we disseminate knowledge and practices that promote sustainable agriculture and improve livelihoods.
We work with farmers to develop practices that increase resilience to climate change. By promoting agroecological methods, we help communities adapt to changing environmental conditions and secure their food systems against climate-related challenges.
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Touch
Email Address
info@biogi.org
Call Us
0711270905
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Vihiga, Western Kenya