As the Let’s Grow program enters Batch 5, it continues to equip young people across different regions with the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin their journey in agriculture. For many participants, this marks their first structured introduction to crop cultivation and serves as the foundation for building sustainable farming livelihoods. 

One of the Batch 5 activities took place in Nusa Village, West Amanuban District, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Through the Youth On Boarding (YOB) program, participants attended an intensive 10-day training before managing their own plots. During the program, they learned the fundamentals of crop cultivation, from land preparation and planting techniques to good agricultural practices that support healthy crop growth. 

As part of the learning process, each participant also received a training handbook developed specifically for young people and beginner farmers. Designed in a practical and easy-to-understand format, the handbook serves as a field reference, helping participants apply what they have learned once they begin working on their own farms. 

For Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS), knowledge transfer means ensuring that learning does not end in the classroom. The knowledge gained during training is reinforced through hands-on field practice and continuous mentoring, enabling participants to turn theory into action. This approach helps them understand not only what to do, but also why each practice matters and how to apply it effectively under real farming conditions. 

Through this process, participants are expected to make more informed decisions, adapt to challenges in the field, and continuously strengthen the skills needed for future planting seasons. This is the essence of knowledge transfer: building farmers’ capacity so that knowledge can be applied, shared with others, and create lasting benefits for individuals, communities, and the future of agriculture.