{"id":43,"date":"2025-07-15T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-08-22T09:14:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:14:41","slug":"model-farmer-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=43","title":{"rendered":"Model Farmer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_image_overlay_color=&#8221;#00000063&#8243; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; kd_image_overlay=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755854078574{padding-top: 200px !important;padding-bottom: 200px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hemp-5.jpg?id=222) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755854078577{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; top_section_title=&#8221;&#8221; bottom_section_title=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column]<header class=\"kd-section-title vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-sm-8 text-left  subtitle-below-title   \" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">Mwamic Trial and Model Farmer Program<\/h1><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">The Model Farmer Program serves as a bridge between pioneering research and community-level adoption, preparing farmers for future participation in a regulated hemp value chain.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; kd_background_overlay=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755852525013{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Mwamic General Enterprises SMC Ltd is taking the lead in pioneering industrial hemp (sativa) farming in Uganda through a pilot project. Beginning with a small trial of seeds in <strong>Eastern\u00a0Uganda<\/strong>, the project is successfully expanding into plants. These trials are providing crucial data about seed performance, pest management, and climate adaptability, laying the foundation for the future of hemp cultivation in the country.<\/p>\n<h3>The Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>The development of hemp in Uganda faces several obstacles. The legal environment remains unclear, as hemp is often grouped together with marijuana, creating uncertainty for farmers and investors. Public misconceptions about hemp fuel skepticism and fear within communities. Farmers lack the technical knowledge and resources needed to cultivate hemp responsibly. Investors, on the other hand, hesitate to commit in the absence of a fully developed legal framework and market structure.<\/p>\n<h3>The Solution<\/h3>\n<p>Mwamic is addressing these challenges with a structured and inclusive approach. Through trials, the company is generating local evidence that proves the viability of industrial hemp (sativa) in Ugandan soils. Beyond research, Mwamic is investing in training and farmer engagement, ensuring that knowledge is shared widely and responsibly. The Model Farmer Program serves as a bridge between pioneering research and community-level adoption, preparing farmers for future participation in a regulated hemp value chain.<\/p>\n<h3>Mwamic\u2019s Approach<\/h3>\n<p>To overcome challenges and unlock opportunities, Mwamic has adopted a Model Farmer Program that focuses on practical training, community engagement, and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of the Approach<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides farmers with hands-on training in hemp agronomy, harvesting, and compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Establishes demonstration farms as learning hubs for best practices.<\/li>\n<li>Engages over 450 farmers directly, with potential to scale to over 45,000 veterans who have expressed readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Builds a responsible and compliant cultivation network aligned with government guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Creates pathways for value addition and export, ensuring benefits beyond farming.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens community trust by clarifying misconceptions and promoting transparency.<\/li>\n<li>Positions Uganda as a future global competitor in the hemp (sativa) market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mwamic\u2019s vision is to empower Ugandan farmers with a globally competitive cash crop that is environmentally sustainable, socially impactful, and economically rewarding. By combining education, research, and farmer empowerment, Mwamic is building the backbone of Uganda\u2019s industrial hemp industry.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we can shape the future of hemp in Uganda\u2014responsibly, sustainably, and for the benefit of all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755853065331{margin-bottom: -50px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #05692E !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755853065334{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515686761275{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-below-title   \" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">Get Involved<\/h1><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">Industrial hemp (sativa) has the power to transform Uganda\u2019s agricultural sector, create jobs, and open new export markets. Mwamic invites farmers, investors, and development partners to be part of this journey.<\/h6><\/header>[vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598622423841{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598622423842{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598622423843{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1586286000110{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"kd-photobox kd-animated fadeInUp \" ><div class=\"photobox-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=78\"  title=\"Become a Model Farmer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"modal farmer 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/modal-farmer-1-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"phb-content text-left \">\n                  <h5 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Become a Farmer<\/h5>\n                  <p style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Register to become part of our Model Farmer Program and learn how to grow hemp responsibly.<\/p><div class=\"phb-btncontainer\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=78\"  title=\"Become a Model Farmer\" class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button button-action-link btn_primary_color\" >Learn More<\/a>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1586286012881{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"kd-photobox kd-animated fadeInUp \" data-animation-delay=200><div class=\"photobox-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=74\"  title=\"Partner With Us\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"partner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/partner-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"phb-content text-left \">\n                  <h5 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Investors &amp; Partners<\/h5>\n                  <p style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Join us in building a sustainable hemp value chain with global reach.<\/p><div class=\"phb-btncontainer\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=74\"  title=\"Partner With Us\" class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button button-action-link btn_primary_color\" >Learn More<\/a>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1586286016899{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"kd-photobox kd-animated fadeInUp \" data-animation-delay=400><div class=\"photobox-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=53\"  title=\"Hemp Education\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"2250\" src=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"DCIM104MEDIADJI_0011.JPG\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DJI_0011-copy-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"phb-content text-left \">\n                  <h5 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Communities &amp; Learners<\/h5>\n                  <p style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Take part in our education programs and help spread accurate knowledge about hemp.<\/p><div class=\"phb-btncontainer\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/mwamic.com\/?page_id=53\"  title=\"Hemp Education\" class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button button-action-link btn_primary_color\" >Learn More<\/a>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_image_overlay_color=&#8221;#00000063&#8243; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; kd_image_overlay=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755854078574{padding-top: 200px !important;padding-bottom: 200px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/mwamic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hemp-5.jpg?id=222) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; 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