Our Mission is an independent and sustainable publication of relevant, reliable and ecologically sound information which is both appropriate and applicable for farmers in East Africa. In addition, the network and publicity as well as the growing knowledge gained by and through TOF is maintained and made accessible to a wide range of goal related people, institutions and policy makers.

Our Readers are the farming community in the region who are interested in learning more about sustainable agriculture and ecologically sound development. 20,000 copies of TOF magazine are printed and distributed nation-wide in Kenya and reaches around 180′000 readers. The electronic version of TOF can be accessed free of charge on the internet and has been used so far by farmers and researchers in over 20 tropical countries.

Our Radio Program gives useful tips on organic farming and answers the questions of the farmers. TOF Radio is on air on the KBC Kiswahili service every Thursday from 8.15 to 8.30 pm.

Our i-TOF is a community-anchored information service, combined with the sale of organic inputs. Currently, this project is implemented as a pilot in four areas; Gatuto in Central province, Kangundo in Eastern province, Molo in Rift Valley and Majengo in Western Kenya. Computer-literate extension officers are equipped with a laptop, tailored information package, and contracted to provide organic farming information to farmers in these areas. Farmer groups call and request training.

Our partner project is www.infonet-biovision.org, an information platform for ecological control of plant pests and disease transmitters. The goal is dissemination of up-to-date knowledge on ecological pest control, disease prevention for humans and animals; methods to secure and increase food production in East Africa. An application-oriented, transparently structured platform with focus on local needs allows farmers, agricultural and health advisers, fast access to the most up-to-date information.