Faced with hard, compact soil that seemed unsuitable for cultivation, Apris Ellu, a Youth Program Batch 5 participant from Boentuka Village, South Central Timor, chose to persevere. Through continuous learning, support from field facilitators, and consistent crop maintenance, he successfully grew Chinese cabbage, proving that determination and the right guidance can turn challenges into opportunities.

Through initiatives like the "Let’s Grow!" program, YBTS is committed to addressing the challenge of farmer regeneration by equipping the younger generation with technical knowledge, life skills, and market access. Throughout 2025, these programs reached 25,068 youth, accounting for 41% of total beneficiaries. Notably, approximately 80% of these participants were first-time vegetable farmers. The results were significant: 34% of participants successfully moved out of poverty, with average daily incomes rising from Rp 59,584 in the first season to Rp 79,484 by the third. By combining a curriculum of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) with business management and market connectivity, YBTS proves that the agricultural sector can serve as a productive and profitable livelihood for the youth.

Muhammad, a 25-year-old from Tekasire Village, NTB, successfully transformed his life from an uncertain casual laborer to an independent farm owner through the Let’s Grow Project assisted by Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS) and the Ganesha Foundation. By applying Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on his 1,000 m² plot—such as constructing high raised beds to prevent root rot in a water runoff path—he moved from guesswork to professional, data-driven management. His diligence in monitoring and strategically pruning his Batara F1 cucumbers resulted in 15 harvests and a gross income of IDR 21,710,000, far exceeding his previous wages. Now a "Future Farmer," Muhammad has secured his family's financial future and capital for the next season, proving that modern horticulture is a profitable career path for the younger generation.

Robinson Ngindi from Wanno Ritta, Southwest Sumba, shows how courage and a willingness to learn can transform a young farmer’s journey. Through the Let’s Grow Program supported by the Ganesha Foundation, he applies new skills in his field and steadily improves his harvests and income each season.

Ordianus Kolo, a young man from Weihura Village in West Sumba, once worked as a fisherman with an uncertain income. His life changed when he joined YBTS training and began cultivating tomatoes. Despite losing most of his 1,800 plants to drought, Ordi persevered, harvesting over 1 ton of tomatoes and later expanding into pak choi, cucumber, shallots, and watermelon—earning a total profit of Rp52 million.

Kaka Maria Melty Dendot, a first-time farmer from Compang Lony, harvested 243.5 kg of chili and vegetables after joining YBTS training.