To become a member of TANAFACO, you need to visit one of our offices and fill out a membership application form. You will be required to pay a one-time membership fee and purchase a minimum share capital. Once your application is approved, you will become a member of the cooperative and gain access to its services and benefits.

As a member of TANAFACO, you gain access to credit facilities, agricultural inputs, marketing services, and value addition activities. You also receive training and capacity-building programs, which can help you improve your farming practices and increase your yields. Additionally, you have a say in the decision-making processes of the cooperative and are entitled to a share in its profits.

Yes, TANAFACO provides access to credit facilities for its members. We offer various types of loans, including production loans, asset financing, and emergency loans, to help our members finance their farming activities. Our credit facilities are tailored to meet the specific needs of smallholder farmers.

TANAFACO provides its members with a wide range of agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. We source these inputs from reputable suppliers and offer them to our members at competitive prices. We also provide advisory services to our members on the proper use and application of these inputs.

Yes, TANAFACO helps its members to market their produce. We have established partnerships with various buyers, including processors, wholesalers, and retailers, to ensure that our members have access to ready markets for their produce. We also provide training to our members on quality control and post-harvest handling to ensure that their produce meets the required standards.

TANAFACO ensures that its members receive fair prices for their produce by negotiating with buyers on behalf of its members. We also provide our members with market information, which enables them to make informed decisions on when and where to sell their produce. Additionally, we encourage our members to form groups and sell their produce collectively, which gives them more bargaining power.

Yes, TANAFACO engages in value addition activities. We process cereals, fruits, and vegetables into various products, including flour, juice, and dried fruits. We also package and brand these products, which increases their value and makes them more attractive to buyers.

TANAFACO promotes sustainable agriculture by encouraging its members to adopt eco-friendly farming practices, such as conservation agriculture and organic farming. We also provide our members with training on soil and water conservation, agroforestry, and climate-smart agriculture. Additionally, we promote the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, in farming activities.

TANAFACO operates in the Taita Taveta and neighboring counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Makueni in Kenya.

Yes, TANAFACO offers training and capacity-building programs for its members. We provide training on various aspects of farming, including crop management, pest and disease control. Our training programs are designed to improve the productivity and profitability of our members’ farms. In addition, we offer capacity-building programs that are aimed at improving the entrepreneurial skills of our members. These programs cover topics such as business management, financial literacy, and marketing. We believe that providing our members with the necessary skills and knowledge is essential for their success and growth as farmers and entrepreneurs. Our training and capacity-building programs are delivered by experienced trainers and experts in their respective fields.