HELPING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS PROSPER
Small Scale Farms is a U.S.-based charity connecting small-scale farmers to urban markets using the Till App. This app lets farmers combine their produce, transport it to market, and get paid instantly.
Millions of small-scale farmers have food to sell but no way to sell it. We give them the technology and opportunities they need to thrive.
The Till App connects farmers to sales outlets in big cities, bypassing unscrupulous middlemen and agricultural cartels. Through the app, farmers can pool their crops, transport them to markets, and sell them at better prices, ensuring they are paid fairly and instantly via SMS. It’s time to break the cycle of exploitation.
How the Till App Works
Simple registration: farmers register their details and crops via SMS—no smartphone or internet needed.
Pooling produce: farmers combine their harvests with other nearby farmers to gather enough produce to meet market demand, increasing their chances of better prices.
Transport to market: a trusted transporter is needed to move produce. Small Scale Farms serves as middleman, providing drivers and weighing produce without taking a profit.
Fair payment: farmers receive immediate payments through MPESA or SMS, ensuring timely compensation.
Track earnings: farmers can track their shipments and earnings in real-time, providing transparency and control over their transactions.
Impact
Thousands of farmers, including many single mothers, have participated in our program.
Farmers receive immediate payment, improving lives and strengthening communities.
The app helps disseminate info on eco-friendly farming techniques to promote biodiversity.
Rose Chepkomai, a small-scale farmer from Kenya shares her experiences with the Small Scale Farms app and how it's transforming her farming journey.