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Why OFE matters in Kenya: Lessons from the Field
A recent article in Growing Africa documents how an OFE process is reshaping farmer–researcher engagement in Kenyan maize systems. By shifting farmers from passive recipients of recommendations to active experimenters, the approach sparked enthusiasm for testing new technologies directly on their own fields. The experience shows how simple experimental design, shared observation, and structured reflection can rapidly change mindsets, strengthen trust, and create a practical co-learning platform where farmers and scientists learn together from real-world conditions. Learn more here.