Shaping the Future of Agriculture through Youth Empowerment and Excellence in Internship Training

In the heart of Cameroon, nestled in the verdant hills of Dschang, STONEFARMS has steadily grown into more than just an agroecological enterprise. It has become a beacon of hope, a cradle of knowledge, and a launchpad for future agripreneurs in Cameroon and beyond.

Over the years, STONEFARMS has opened its doors to passionate and curious young minds from some of the most respected agricultural and vocational institutions in the country. Our unwavering commitment to practical training, mentorship, and empowerment has allowed us to host and equip over 400 students, many of whom have gone on to become successful agripreneurs, business founders, and changemakers in their communities.

A Growing Network of Excellence

Our internship program has become a vital bridge between classroom theory and real-life agricultural innovation. Students come to STONEFARMS with curiosity and leave with clarity, confidence, and the skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving agro-environmental landscape.

We are proud to have received students from the following reputable institutions:

• Thiobeems Polytechnic, Bafoussam
• FOYAGUEM Higher Institute, Dschang
• École Technique d’Agriculture (ETA), Bafang
• Regional College of Agriculture (RCA), Bambili
• NANFA Higher Institute, Dschang
• SOBNANG Higher Institute, Dschang
• Business and Career University (BCU), Dschang
• Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), Dschang
• Agribusiness Vocational Training Center (ABC), Dschang
• PHIBMAT Higher Institute, Douala

Each institution we collaborate with brings fresh perspectives, regional diversity, and a shared vision for a more sustainable agricultural future. Through strategic partnerships with these institutions, we are co-creating a living classroom where theory meets practice, and innovation meets impact.

From Interns to Agripreneurs

Internships at STONEFARMS are not routine they are transformational. We don’t just teach techniques; we nurture mindsets. From organic fertilizer production, nursery management, smart farming technologies, to turnkey farming project execution, our interns engage hands-on with meaningful tasks that reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities of agriculture today.

More than 30 of our former interns have taken bold steps to start their own farms, launch agribusiness ventures, or create community-driven agro-projects. This is not just a number it is a legacy. A testament to the empowerment, confidence, and competence our internship program builds.

A Hub of Agroecological Innovation and Learning

What sets STONEFARMS apart is our commitment to value-based, inclusive, and ecologically sound training. In a world where many youths are abandoning agriculture, we offer an inspiring alternative: a place where farming becomes a noble profession, a business opportunity, and a tool for transformation.

We emphasize sustainability, local knowledge, and innovation—training our interns not just to farm, but to lead, innovate, and inspire. Whether through our soil health workshops, agroecological models, plant nursery development, or our recent Special Vacances Agricoles for children and youth, STONEFARMS is consistently demonstrating that agriculture is the future and the future is now.

Investing in Youth, Transforming Communities

At STONEFARMS, we believe the future of agriculture lies in the hands of today’s youth. By investing in their training, mentorship, and exposure, we are building a resilient generation ready to tackle food insecurity, climate change, unemployment, and environmental degradation.

Our interns don’t just learn they build networks, find purpose, and become part of a growing family committed to agroecological transformation.

A Call to Collaborate

We extend our deepest gratitude to the schools and institutions that have trusted us with their students. We recognize the responsibility of shaping lives and destinies, and we do not take it lightly. We invite more institutions, foundations, and private sector actors to partner with us in expanding this internship model.

Together, we can scale this impact and create thousands more agripreneurs, rural job creators, and environmental stewards across Cameroon and Africa.

Training Hands, Transforming Minds, and Changing Agriculture

STONEFARMS is not just growing crops we are growing people . The green revolution of tomorrow starts with the seeds we sow in the hearts of today’s interns. And we are proud, honored, and deeply committed to continuing this noble journey one student, one season, one success story at a time .