Imagine. You’re a new cocoa farmer, like Turkson. You’ve registered to get free seedlings from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
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Category: Ghana
How Turkson Got Free Seedlings from COCOBOD – Part 1
When Turkson acquired land for his farm, his plan was to nurse his own cocoa seedlings for planting. But when
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Paulina Boah Quit School to Become a Cocoa Farmer and Trader
The 1960s were a golden era in Ghana’s cocoa history. Under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, the post-independence government prioritized
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“I was Captain of My School’s Football Team”: Emmanuel Amoani’s Story
When Emmanuel Amoani was in Primary 4, his father—the sole breadwinner of their family—passed away, leaving his mother to raise
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The Life of Yaw Attah: A Driver, Farmer, and Family Man
“Look to your left,” my taxi driver called out. His voice cut through the dusk as he parked at the
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“We Didn’t Know Money”: Cocoa Farmer talks School Fees & Making Money as Children
Patrick Ansah is a cocoa farmer, a mechanic, and a blacksmith. He lives in Asamankese where he fixes trucks. But
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Ghana’s Latest Cocoa Farmer Talks Motivation, Acquiring Land, Family Support, and new Learnings
Driven to secure a prosperous future for his family, Turkson is naturally inclined to seek additional income.
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Before Marriage, Salomey Knew Nothing about Cocoa Farming
All attempts at keeping her in school failed.
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From Cocoa Farmer’s Son to Farmer Advocate: The Journey of Issifu Issaka – Part 2
How Issifu overcame financial challenges to attend SHS and found a successful cocoa farmers’ cooperative.
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From Cocoa Farmer’s Son to Farmer Advocate: The Journey of Issifu Issaka – Part 1
Ever since he began his daily treks to school at age 8, he dreamed of becoming the first in his family to attend Senior High School.
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