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.

In Negeri Jerili, Amahai, Central Maluku, a group of young people from the Naulu tribe is embarking on a journey filled with hope and challenges. Together with YBTS, the Berang Merah farmers are not just learning to plant; they are also building a better future for their community.   Farming in Negeri Jerili is no […]

Elisa Mnubefor, a young man has chosen to engage in farming while also serving as the leader of the youth farming group in his village. The group is called the Yawerma Farmers Youth Group in Warsansan Village, North Biak District, Biak Numfor Regency, and it underwent significant changes after connecting with the Yayasan Bina Tani […]