Assin Fosu MOFA Launches 'Feed Ghana' School Project to Promote Food Security and Agricultural Skills
The Assin Fosu Municipal Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has launched a specialised training programme for students and teachers participating in the national Feed Ghana School Project, an initiative that seeks to weave agricultural education into the fabric of the country’s school system.
The launch brought together representatives from several educational institutions, including Fosu Training College (FOSCO), Assin Fosu Methodist School, Assin Edubiase D/A Basic School, and Assin Akropong D/A Basic School. The programme is part of a broader national effort to increase domestic food production and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported food products — a vulnerability that has become increasingly apparent in recent years as global supply chain disruptions and currency depreciation have driven up the cost of basic staples.
Speaking at the launch, the Assin Fosu Municipal Director of MOFA, Mr Oware Ampomah, expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and enthusiasm shown by the schools. He described the project as a significant step towards strengthening food security within educational institutions while equipping students with practical agricultural knowledge and skills that extend well beyond the classroom.
Mr Ampomah argued that exposing students to modern farming practices at an early stage would help cultivate a new generation of agriculturists and entrepreneurs capable of contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s agricultural development. The logic is straightforward: if young people learn to see farming not as a last resort but as a viable, knowledge-driven enterprise, the country stands a better chance of reversing decades of declining interest in agriculture among its youth population.
Ghana’s agricultural sector employs roughly 40 per cent of the workforce and remains the backbone of rural livelihoods, yet productivity per hectare lags behind global averages. Initiatives like the Feed Ghana School Project attempt to address this gap at its root by shaping attitudes and building skills before young people make career-defining choices.
Teachers and students participating in the programme welcomed the initiative, describing it as an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agriculture while supporting efforts to improve food production. Several participants expressed optimism that the project would not only enhance agricultural education but also inspire more young people to develop an interest in farming and agribusiness — sectors that have long struggled to attract educated talent.
The Feed Ghana School Project is expected to play a key role in promoting agricultural awareness, improving food production, and fostering a culture of self-reliance among students across the country. If scaled effectively, it could serve as a model for integrating practical skills development into Ghana’s educational framework, addressing both food security and youth unemployment in a single programme.
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