FarmForce - Small-scale agroforestry farmers’ inclusive and fair value chains from ‘farm to fork’ for resilient local and regional food systems in Ukraine

FarmForce aims to make it easier for people and organizations to share knowledge and experience about how food is produced—from small-scale farms in both rural and urban areas all the way to our tables.

The project will strengthen collaboration between small-scale farmers, businesses, and decision-makers to improve food systems in Ukraine and support more inclusive economic development.

It focuses in particular on:

• developing new and diversified farm products
• creating higher-value processed goods
• improving links between producers and markets
• increasing access to finance and resources for small farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

FarmForce will also create more job opportunities across food value chains, especially for women and internally displaced people.

By sharing knowledge about new markets and business opportunities, the project aims to strengthen domestic trade in the short term and support international trade in the longer term.

At the same time, FarmForce will empower local communities by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and promoting responsible land use, enabling people to take a more active role in local decision-making.

An important part of the project is also to educate and support young professionals, helping them build strong and resilient food systems that can meet current and future environmental and societal challenges in Ukraine.