Agrarian Society /əˈɡrerēən, səˈsīədē/ adjective

January 2, 2019

Definition: A community whose economy is largely dependent on agricultural labor and production.

In the Forest Garden: Agricultural or agrarian societies can transform their food systems and increase profitability of their land by implementing the Forest Garden Approach.  While many African farmers use monoculture systems, we encourage polyculture which leads to increased crop diversity and innovative entrepreneurial opportunities.

Did you know? According to the World Bank's 2019 Agricultural Employment data, agriculture makes up a significant percentage of the global workforce. 

🌳Senegal, 32% of the society is agrarian. 
🌳Guinea, 66% of the society is agrarian.
🌳Cameroon, 46% of the society is agrarian. 
🌳Uganda, 70% of the society is agrarian
🌳Kenya, 57% of the society is agrarian
🌳Tanzania, 66% of the society is agrarian.