Stories From The Field - DIG

DIG Recognized for Inclusivity at the Indigenous Seeds Culture and Food Harvest Fair in Kenya

November 21, 2024

DIG was recently honored for our commitment to inclusivity at the 3rd Indigenous Seeds Culture and Food Harvest Fair, held at the Nyando Community Seed Bank in Kisumu. This annual event brought together organizations focused on indigenous seeds, food sovereignty, and sustainable agriculture. Among the key participants were Seed Savers Network Kenya, BIBA Kenya, PELUM Kenya, and various community seed banks—all united in their mission to strengthen local food systems. Olivia Nyaidho, our Director of Global Mission and Executive Director

Gift Garden

The Perfect Gift is One That Grows

November 21, 2024

THE DIG’s GIFT GARDEN The Perfect Gift is One That Grows: Explore DIG’s Gift Garden This Holiday Imagine giving a gift that keeps on growing. With DIG’s Gift Garden, you can honor someone you love with a meaningful gift that empowers families, strengthens communities, and nourishes the land for generations to come. This holiday, give a gift that goes beyond the moment—a gift that makes a lasting impact long after the holidays. Flip through The DIG Gift Garden. Explore DIG’s

Food Security

Gloria Mushabe Receives Prestigious FAO Global Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award

November 20, 2024

Celebrating DIG’s Transformative Work with the Batwa Community in Uganda In a significant moment for Development in Gardening (DIG), Gloria Mushabe, our Executive Director in Uganda, was honored as a laureate of the FAO’s inaugural Global Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award. Gloria, a well-deserved recipient, has been a driving force behind DIG’s work in Uganda since 2018. Her deep knowledge of agroecology and unwavering commitment to community-led development have enabled DIG to effectively reach some of the most marginalized communities

Community Transformation

DIG’s AquaFaba Cocktail

August 21, 2024

How Good Food Can Transform Health, Communities, and the Planet—Plus, a Delicious Cocktail Tip! When we come together around our shared love for good food, we’re not just filling our plates—we’re nourishing our health, strengthening our communities, and protecting our planet. At DIG, we work with some of the most vulnerable producers in the world, but here’s a little secret: as consumers, you hold incredible power too. Together, we can demand a shift in the entire food system. By supporting

Climate Resilience

Soil Health

July 10, 2024

From Perception to Precision: How Farmer’s Insights and Soil Science Can Shape the Future of Regenerative Agriculture. How do farmers’ perceptions of the health of their soil compare to laboratory results? How can comparing perceptions and laboratory tests influence the use of regenerative agriculture practices by smallholder farmers? These are some of the questions Postdoctoral Associate Jordan Blekking from the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, and, a recent recipient of a Polson Institute for Global Development grant, wanted

Field Trips

A Reflection on DIG’s 2023 Kenya Field Trip

June 27, 2023

This May, DIG welcomed 10 guests to Kenya for our first Field Trip since 2019. DIG's Kenya team embraced us with open arms and took time to teach us some of what they do. Read about the experience from one of our trip participants, Dana Clarkson.

Cocktails and Castoffs

Your Cocktails & Castoffs Gifts Are Growing

June 23, 2023

It's been eight months since we gathered virtually for Cocktails & Castoffs AT HOME 2022. The DIG community wrapped their arms around this organization with a collective hope for a more nourished and healthy world. As an organization, we were humbled and deeply grateful for the many ways you showed up, and today, we have the privilege of sharing an extraordinary update that showcases the transformative power your contributions and the unwavering resilience of families we serve.

Indigenous Foods Preservation Project

Growing Indigenous Forest Foods with the Batwa

June 20, 2023

Many Batwa youth couldn't access their ancestral forest foods until DIG started working with the elders to grow them in their gardens. Today people are coming from all over the area to try these nutritious fruits and vegetables and learn how to grow them right outside their doors.

Community Transformation

The Cocktails & Castoffs

June 2, 2023

DIG loves to tell the story of our work through food, after all, if we are going to get excited about doing hard things, let’s find ways to experience pleasure in the work. Below is a copy of DIG’s Cocktails and Castoffs Cookzine Issue 3. With a suggested donation of $50 or more, you may request a hard copy mailed to you. For a $250 donation you may request all 3 unique copies. Email Melissa@DIG.org for more information. Cookzine Issue

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