Workshop
Virtual
Fresh Futures: Unlocking Youth Opportunities in Fruit and Vegetable Food Systems
Monday, May 25, 2026
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
EAT
120 minutes
Past Event
About This Session
Youth are playing a critical role in transforming food systems across Africa. This webinar explores opportunities in fruit and vegetable value chains, innovation, agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, technology adoption, and entrepreneurship for young people. Participants will gain insights from experts, practitioners, and ecosystem actors on how youth can actively participate and build sustainable livelihoods in the horticulture sector.
What You'll Learn
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Understand emerging opportunities in fruit and vegetable food systems
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Explore youth entrepreneurship pathways in horticulture
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Learn about innovation and technology in sustainable food systems
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Understand market access and value chain opportunities
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Connect with stakeholders and ecosystem actors in agrifood systems
Prerequisites
- Interest in agriculture and food systems
- Interest in youth entrepreneurship and innovation
- Basic understanding of agribusiness is helpful but not required