One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

About the Organization
is an international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in Africa. Founded in 2006, the organization provides financing, training, and market access to help farmers increase crop yields, improve food security, and generate sustainable income.

Presence in Nigeria
One Acre Fund began operations in Nigeria in recent years, targeting smallholder farmers in rural and underserved regions. The organization focuses on empowering farmers with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to grow more food and earn higher incomes.

Mission and Approach
The organization’s mission is to eradicate hunger and poverty by enabling small-scale farmers to succeed. One Acre Fund provides integrated services—including seed and fertilizer distribution, agricultural training, and market linkages—tailored to the needs of individual farmers.

Core Areas of Intervention

• Input Financing and Distribution:
  Providing seeds, fertilizers, and other essential agricultural inputs on credit to smallholder farmers.
• Agricultural Training:
  Educating farmers on best practices, crop management, soil fertility, pest control, and sustainable farming techniques.
• Market Access and Value Chains:
  Connecting farmers to local and regional markets to sell their produce at fair prices and maximize income.
• Crop Insurance:
  Offering protection against crop failure, drought, and other risks to ensure farmers’ investments are safeguarded.
• Farmer Support and Advisory Services:
  Providing ongoing guidance through field officers, farmer groups, and digital tools to improve productivity and farm management.

Geographic Reach
In Nigeria, One Acre Fund targets rural communities and regions with high levels of food insecurity, supporting smallholder farmers across multiple states in both the North and South.

Impact and Operations
The organization has helped thousands of farmers increase yields, improve nutrition, and achieve economic stability. By combining financing, training, and market access, One Acre Fund strengthens the resilience and self-reliance of farming communities.

Partnerships and Collaboration
One Acre Fund collaborates with local governments, agricultural institutions, NGOs, and private sector partners to scale impact and ensure sustainable growth for smallholder farmers.

Careers and Opportunities
One Acre Fund offers opportunities for field officers, program managers, agronomists, and support staff. Positions are available for both national and international candidates, often based in field locations across Nigeria.

Focus Areas – One Acre Fund (Nigeria)

• Input Financing and Distribution (Seeds & Fertilizers)
• Agricultural Training and Extension Services
• Market Access & Value Chains
• Crop Insurance and Risk Management
• Farmer Support and Advisory Services