Name of Organization: Integrated Agriculture Solutions
Contact Person: Jerry George Kwenah
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Email: jerrykwenah@gmail.com
Contact: +231886416646/+231770007259
Mission, Vision & Organizational Background
Our Core Identity
Our Mission:
Integrated Agriculture Solution is dedicated to empowering farmers, school going students, and rural communities by providing holistic, sustainable, and knowledge-intensive agricultural solutions. We bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern agroecological science to enhance food security, restore ecosystems, and build economically viable farming enterprises for present and future generations.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where thriving agricultural landscapes support prosperous communities in harmony with nature. A world where farmers are recognized as stewards of the land, utilizing integrated and sustainable practices that ensure environmental health, economic stability, and social well-being.
Our Core Values:
Sustainability: We are committed to solutions that meet today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. We believe in practical hand-on agriculture activities directly in the field and demo site, building local farmers capacities in solving problems associated with healthy crop growth, integrated Pest Management(IPM), Farmer Field School approaches, principles, elements and stages of farmers Field School, Agroforestry, Building Farm to Market Road, Constructing Agricultural Warehouse and Farm Gate for Rural Farmers, and Training Schools and School Going Students in Sustainable Agricultural Approaches
Integration: We believe in a whole-system approach, recognizing that crop cultivation, livestock, trees, and water are interconnected.
Empowerment: We focus on building human capacity. We don’t just provide answers; we equip farmers with the knowledge and skills to be their own solution-makers.
Innovation & Tradition: We respect indigenous knowledge and blend it with cutting-edge, appropriate technology for context-specific solutions.
Collaboration: We achieve more by working together with communities, governments, research institutions, and the private sector.
The Challenge: Our Background and Rationale:
The global agricultural sector stands at a critical crossroads. While tasked with feeding a growing population of over 7.8 billion people, conventional farming practices often lead to:
Environmental Degradation: Soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, and reduced soil fertility.
Climate Vulnerability: Monoculture systems and heavy chemical input dependence make farmers highly susceptible to climate shocks like droughts and floods.
Economic Instability: High input costs and market fluctuations trap smallholder farmers in cycles of debt and poverty.
Knowledge Gaps: A disconnect between emerging sustainable practices and the farmers who need them most, often due to a lack of accessible, practical training.
These challenges are particularly acute in Liberia and many West African regions we aim to serve. Smallholder farmers, the backbone of local food systems, frequently lack the resources and support to transition to more resilient and productive methods.
The Integrated Agriculture Solution Response:
Executive Summary:
Integrated Agriculture Solution has been in operation in Liberia since 2023, empowering local farmers, and has partnered with the Matthew Cares Foundation for the past year, from October 2024 to the present. Integrated Agriculture Solutions is its own Business and has registered with the Liberia Business Registry on January 13, 2026, with TIN# 502312053
Integrated Agriculture Solutions is a Profit Organization established on January 13, 2026, its Liberian owned organization established to directly address these systemic challenges. Our foundation is built on the principle that agriculture cannot be solved through a single, isolated intervention. Instead, we promote Integrated Agricultural Systems-a synergistic approach that combines the following critical areas;
- Agroecology: Designing farming systems that mimic natural processes (compost preparation)
- Agroforestry: Intentionally integrating trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits.
- Sustainable Livestock Management: Incorporating animals into the farm cycle for nutrient recycling, weed control, and additional income generation
- Capacity Building: Focusing on education and hands-on training as the primary engine for lasting change in youth in agriculture and rural women’s capacity buildings
Our organization is not merely a training provider; we are a catalyst for a paradigm shift towards multifunctional landscapes where agriculture is part of the solution to environmental restoration, and education is the center of all our program areas.
Our Program Areas: A Multifaceted Approach
Our work is organized into interconnected program areas, each designed to address a specific facet of sustainable agricultural development.
1. Agroforestry Training & Implementation;
This program is a cornerstone of our work. We move beyond theory to practical, on-ground implementation.
Activities: Farmer-led design of agroforestry systems (sustainable cropping, land-scaping, home gardens establishment, field layout, farm establishment, farm to market road rehabilitation, and renovation of fadely-out roads ); nursery establishment for valuable native tree species(Open Pollinated Varieties(OPV); training on cash crops management, vegetables and livestock, propagation, and multi-purpose use fruit, timber, sustainable soil improvement).
Outcome: Enhanced biodiversity, improved microclimates, carbon sequestration, diversified income sources (from vegetables, cash crops, fruit, nuts, timber), and increased soil organic matter.
2. Sustainable Agriculture Development & Training;
We provide comprehensive training in a wide array of practices that form the toolkit of a sustainable farmer.
Topics Include:
Soil Health Management: Composting, vermiculture, cover cropping, green manure, reduced tillage.
- Water Conservation: Rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, swales, and contour planting
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Using biological controls, botanical pesticides, and crop rotation to manage pests without harmful chemicals.
- Crop Diversification: Introducing a variety of crops to spread risk, improve diets, and enhance ecosystem resilience.
3. Human Capacity Building & Educational Programs;
We believe lasting change is rooted in education. Our programs are designed for all levels of the agricultural community.
- Farmer Field Schools (FFS): Hands-on, group-based learning where farmers learn by doing, experimenting, and observing in their own fields.
- Training of Trainers (ToT): Equipping local extension agents and lead farmers with the skills to disseminate knowledge widely, ensuring program scalability and sustainability.
- Youth in Agriculture: Engaging the next generation through school garden programs and agricultural entrepreneurship training to make farming an attractive and viable career.
- Women’s Empowerment Programs: Specifically designed training to support women farmers, who are pivotal to agricultural production and household food security, often with limited access to resources and training, and establishing Village Saving Loan Association(VSLA) to serve as a revolving grant for lasting income generation.
4. Knowledge Hub & Demonstration Farms;
We establish living laboratories that serve as continuous learning centers.
Function: Showcase integrated practices in a real-world setting; serve as a venue for workshops; host visiting farmers and researchers; and trial new varieties and techniques adaptable to the local context.
The Path Forward: Implementation & Impact:
Our Theory of Change
By investing in comprehensive training and practical demonstration, we empower farmers with knowledge and skills. This enables them to adopt integrated practices on their own land, leading to increased resilience and productivity. This, in turn, generates improved livelihoods, restored ecosystems, and stronger, more food-secure communities.
Our Methodology:
Community-Centric: We begin by listening to communities to understand their specific needs, challenges, and aspirations.
Participatory: Programs are co-designed with beneficiaries, fostering ownership and ensuring cultural and contextual relevance.
Evidence-Based: Our training curriculum is built on proven scientific principles and adapted with local knowledge.
Impact-Driven: We establish clear metrics to monitor and evaluate our progress towards environmental, economic, and social goals.
Call to Action: Partner With Us
The transformation we seek requires collaboration. Integrated Agriculture Solution invites partnerships with:
- Local Communities and Farmer Cooperatives
- Government Agricultural Department
- International NGOs and Development Agencies
- Private Sector Enterprises (CSR Initiatives, Agri-Businesses)
- Research and Academic Institutions.
- Individual Donors and Philanthropists
- Local NGOs, government ministries, and agencies
Together, we can cultivate a future where agriculture is synonymous with sustainability, prosperity, and planetary health.
Contact Information
Jerry George Kwenah:
Integrated Agriculture Solutions Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Outland Community, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia
0886416646/0770007259
jerrykwenah@gmail.com
Proposed Website: www.integratedag.org
“From the ground up, we are growing change.”
Services
- Training
- Sustainable Agriculture Development training
- Establishment of plantation
- Project proposal writing
- Business Development
- Establishment of agriculture nurseries of all kinds
- Land skipping
- Coaching Extension workers
- Coaching Teaching staff
- Organic farming practices
My profile: Jerry Kwenah holds a bachelor of science degree in General Agriculture from the University of Liberia. He is a food security expert, and has directly worked in the agriculture sector for more than eight years. He is an alumni for Teach for Liberia and a member of the Teach for All network. He is an entrepreneur and public speaker. He is a project proposal writer. He had worked in the educational sector of Liberia for more than five years, teaching School going students in both elementary, junior high and schools, teaching General science, Agriculture, economic.