In the heart of Tanzania’s agricultural capital, Dodoma, a powerful shift is underway. Spearheaded by passionate youth and sustainability advocates, Green Harvest Organic Fertilizer is transforming agriculture by merging innovation with environmental stewardship. As YPARD Tanzania’s flagship initiative, Green Harvest was officially launched in March, in collaboration with YPARD Tanzania team members and the Environmental Conservers Youth Club.

This isn’t just another agribusiness—it’s a movement to redefine how farming supports people, the planet, and future generations.

Rooted in Purpose

Green Harvest was born in response to a pressing challenge: low crop yields, especially in vegetable farming, and rising food insecurity among smallholder farmers. Meanwhile, urban food waste continues to pile up, much of it ending in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation.

Green Harvest flips this problem into a solution by transforming food waste into 100% organic, chemical-free fertilizer that rejuvenates soil and supports healthy, sustainable plant growth.

“We’re not just creating a product—we’re creating impact,” says Selestine Focus, Founder and CEO of Green Harvest and Country Representative of YPARD Tanzania. “This initiative is built on youth collaboration, community service, and sustainable innovation.”

Mission:
To deliver sustainable agricultural solutions that enhance soil health and promote environmentally friendly practices.

Vision:
To be the leading provider of innovative and sustainable organic fertilizers in Tanzania, empowering small-scale farmers to achieve optimal crop yields and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Turning Waste Into Wealth

Green Harvest’s flagship fertilizer is made from food scraps, vegetable waste, and other organic materials. It offers farmers a sustainable, affordable alternative to chemical fertilizers, with significant long-term benefits:

  • Chemical-Free – Safe for people, plants, and the environment
  • Nutrient-Rich – Supports strong, healthy plant growth
  • Soil-Enriching – Improves structure, moisture retention, and fertility
  • Eco-Friendly – Reduces landfill waste by reusing food scraps

This product is designed to support crops through every stage of their lifecycle, from planting to harvest.

Who Green Harvest Serves

The impact of Green Harvest spans a wide spectrum of the agricultural and conservation community, including:

  • Small to medium-scale farmers
  • Home gardeners
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Schools with gardening programs
  • Landscaping professionals
  • Organizations promoting environmental sustainability

In partnership with YPARD Tanzania and the Environmental Conservers Youth Club, the team also runs educational campaigns to teach communities about regenerative agriculture and eco-friendly farming techniques.

Powered by Youth, Driven by Results

Since its launch in March, Green Harvest has made impressive strides:

👩🏾‍🌾 Employment Creation

  • 7 youth employed: 3 waste pickers + 4 support staff
  • Projected: Employ 30 youth in the next 6 months on commission basis

🍎 Food Waste Collection

  • Currently: 210–250 kg collected weekly
  • Projected: 300–350 kg weekly in 6 months

🪱 Fertilizer Production

  • Current: 6 bins x 120 kg = 720 kg in 3 months
  • Projected: 1080 kg in 6 months

🌱 Customer Growth

  • Current: 60 regular customers farming 30 acres collectively
  • Projected: 230 customers by year’s end

The Team Behind the Movement

  • Selestine Focus – Founder & CEO
  • Daniel Masingija – Production Manager
  • Miriam Yona – Marketing Manager
  • Richard Thomas – Sales Manager
  • Elizabeth Mbwambo – Quality Control
  • Chiku Maliki – Finance Officer
  • And a dynamic team of youth and community volunteers supporting operations

Their unified goal: to build a regenerative, sustainable agricultural ecosystem in Tanzania—one handful of fertilizer at a time.

A Model for Community-Led Change

As YPARD Tanzania’s main registered initiative, Green Harvest represents more than business success—it’s a blueprint for youth-driven change. With the support of the Environmental Conservers Youth Club, the initiative highlights how collaboration, innovation, and environmental care can solve local challenges and inspire nationwide transformation. The official launch of the initiative is set to take place in the upcoming months.

Whether you're a farmer, gardener, policymaker, or conservationist, Green Harvest invites you to grow with them—because the future of agriculture is green, local, and youth-led.

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