Commercial Agricultural Extension Enterprises (CAEE) is registered business name under CAC/BN2283840 on December 12, 2013, to provide extension and advisory services to farmers and processors.
Over 25,000 Smallholder farmers cooperatives with over 250,000 members exist in Kano state, yet these cooperatives face administrative, technical, and business challenges that inhibit their functional performance. Poor governance, lack of knowledge for sustainable farming practices and subsistence operation of their members contribute to the cooperatives inability to make positive impact on agriglobalization challenges in the state. Members of the cooperatives often struggle with low returns due to selfish middlemen activities and absence of exploiting value addition opportunities.
CAEE intervention seeks to address these challenges by equipping farmers with extension knowledge and skills in value-addition at source, packaging, and branding their produce, thereby increasing marketability and consumer appeal. By integrating direct marketing training, farmers cooperatives can establish stronger links with consumers, eliminating middlemen and maximizing profits. Facilitating commercial transformation of the farmers cooperatives will ensure sustainability and collective bargaining power. This initiative aligns with current desires to improve household food security and job employment opportunities for the youths.
Core Objectives
- Facilitate sustainable agricultural practices through tailored training and extension services.
- Support farmers and processors in adopting value addition technologies.
- Promote market access through direct agro-marketing strategies.
- Strengthen smallholder farmers cooperative structures for good governance.
Our Team
Responsible to manage, coordinate, and oversee the initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
General Manager: CAEE Proprietor, Responsible for overall planning, execution, and evaluation. Acts as the primary decision-maker.
Field Coordinator: Ensure smooth operations at the grassroots level by liaising with farmers, cooperatives, and Youths Associations.
Marketing Specialist: Develops and implements marketing strategies for the project, including pricing, promotion, and distribution plans.
Administrative Officer: Manages documentation, correspondence, and logistical needs.
Financial Officer: Oversees budgeting, expenditures, and financial accountabilityVacant
Collaborations
Expert trainers are critical for equipping participants with skills for value addition and direct marketing.
- Value Addition Trainers: Focus on processing, packaging, and branding of agro-produce to meet consumer expectations.
- Marketing Trainers: Farmer cooperatives and Youths associations and cooperatives direct marketing strategies, such as customer engagement, pricing, and negotiation.
- Digital Marketing Trainers: Introduce online and mobile platforms to participants for broader market reach.
- Business Development Trainers: Farmer cooperatives and Youths associations and cooperatives in record-keeping, profit tracking, and reinvestment strategies.
- Local Partnerships: Engage professionals or volunteers from local universities, agricultural institutions, or civil society organizations to contribute as trainers or specialists.
- Skill Development Trainers, for
regular capacity-building workshops to keep the team and beneficiaries updated with new trends and methods.