They were drawn from five communities in the district including Waribogu Kamonaayili, Tolon Galinkpegu, Gbanjong, and Gbulahgu.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders in the agricultural sector, civil society organizations, vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, and members of the Fulbe communities.

The training sought to deepen participants' understanding of climate-resilient agriculture and food security strategies.

It was organized by Ghana Youth Guide, a youth-led advocacy organization, focused on empowering vulnerable communities for sustainable development as part of its flagship initiative dubbed: "Empowering Ghanaian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture (R2C) Project".

The project is technically supported by DIB and funded by CISU, both Denmark-based organizations.

Mr Prince Chentiwuni Abdul-Fatawu, Executive Director of Ghana Youth Guide, speaking during the workshop, said it formed part of a broader stakeholder engagement strategy to empower young farmers to adapt to climate challenges and improve productivity.

He emphasized that capacity building was crucial for ensuring sustainable agriculture and food security in the district.
He urged government to prioritize the inclusion of women farmers in deprived communities under its Feed Ghana Project to help tackle hunger, deprivation, and malnutrition.

Mr Abdul-Fatawu Seidu, a representative from the Tolon District Department of Agriculture, sensitized participants on the importance of using high-quality seeds and adopting effective planting and harvesting techniques to reduce post- harvest losses.

He said the changing global climate demanded that farmers be well-informed on weather patterns and adopt recommended practices that improved soil fertility.
He encouraged farmers to form groups to increase their access to government's interventions promoting sustainable agriculture.

Participants expressed appreciation to Ghana Youth Guide and its partners for the training and pledged to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to boost agricultural productivity.