Sustainable Agriculture Agent - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ghana • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
People & HR
United States
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
About The Project
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a lasting impact in agriculture? Support smallholder farmers as they adopt sustainable, adaptive agricultural practices and technologies.
Smallholder farmers in Ghana face persistent challenges in improving agricultural productivity and household nutrition. Limited access to modern farming techniques, poor soil and water management, and reliance on traditional practices hinder food security and income generation. These issues are compounded by environmental stressors, such as seasonal bushfires, soil erosion, and climate variability. Historically, agriculture has been the backbone of rural livelihoods in Ghana, but systemic constraints and resource limitations have slowed progress toward sustainable farming and dietary diversity. Addressing these challenges will strengthen food security, improve household nutrition, and create income-generating opportunities for rural communities.
As a Sustainable Agriculture Agent, you will collaborate with community members to promote adaptive, sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen the country’s resilience against environmental shocks and economic instability. These efforts contribute to Ghana’s broader development goals, fostering healthier communities, reducing poverty, and supporting long-term agricultural sustainability.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Apply community development tools and build strong relationships with community partners.
Conduct participatory needs assessments to identify agricultural priorities.
Facilitate trainings on improved crop cultivation and soil and water conservation.
Demonstrate small animal husbandry techniques to local farmers.
Train farmers on post-harvest handling and storage practices.
Introduce record-keeping and basic financial management for farmer groups.
Support women and youth to develop nutrition-focused home gardens.
Assist communities in forming and managing village savings and loan associations.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture and one or more of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 10, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a lasting impact in agriculture? Support smallholder farmers as they adopt sustainable, adaptive agricultural practices and technologies.
Smallholder farmers in Ghana face persistent challenges in improving agricultural productivity and household nutrition. Limited access to modern farming techniques, poor soil and water management, and reliance on traditional practices hinder food security and income generation. These issues are compounded by environmental stressors, such as seasonal bushfires, soil erosion, and climate variability. Historically, agriculture has been the backbone of rural livelihoods in Ghana, but systemic constraints and resource limitations have slowed progress toward sustainable farming and dietary diversity. Addressing these challenges will strengthen food security, improve household nutrition, and create income-generating opportunities for rural communities.
As a Sustainable Agriculture Agent, you will collaborate with community members to promote adaptive, sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen the country’s resilience against environmental shocks and economic instability. These efforts contribute to Ghana’s broader development goals, fostering healthier communities, reducing poverty, and supporting long-term agricultural sustainability.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Apply community development tools and build strong relationships with community partners.
Conduct participatory needs assessments to identify agricultural priorities.
Facilitate trainings on improved crop cultivation and soil and water conservation.
Demonstrate small animal husbandry techniques to local farmers.
Train farmers on post-harvest handling and storage practices.
Introduce record-keeping and basic financial management for farmer groups.
Support women and youth to develop nutrition-focused home gardens.
Assist communities in forming and managing village savings and loan associations.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture and one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 10, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training