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The recent ban of 77 synthetic chemicals from the Kenyan market is a testament to the limitations of overreliance on synthetic chemicals in food production. As the public becomes more aware of the dangers of haphazard chemical application on crops, what can farmers do to meet the demand for safe food? This edition samples exemplary farmers who have overcome dependence on synthetic input application on crops by adopting agroecological farming. With training on how to harvest and conserve water, planting techniques to conserve moisture, and using locally available materials to make soil fertilizers and biopesticides, farmers are cutting down costs and maximizing productivity. In Makueni County, for example, farmers are embracing regenerative agriculture to reclaim barren land through diversification and conservation agriculture. With increased productivity, these farmers have ventured into multiple revenue streams, raising their living standards and those of their families. Read on for these inspiring stories and much more.

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