Across Cambodia’s Kampong Thom Province, smallholder farmers face a combination of challenges, including shifting weather patterns, limited water access, declining soil health and market constraints. Together, these factors affect their ability to sustain their livelihoods.
Through the CWS-led Building Climate Resilient Communities in the Stung Prey Pros Watershed project, farmers are participating in Farmer Field Schools and receiving training in climate-smart agricultural production. Beyond agricultural training, these schools have become a platform for broader Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) planning, helping communities connect farm-level challenges with wider issues, like water management, ecosystem restoration and future local investment priorities.
Learning Climate-Smart Vegetable Production
In Lvea Chum village, vegetable farmer Ms. Seang Khai participates in a local farmer group to better manage her 86,111 square feet of land.
“Through the Farmer Field School, I went to eight learning sessions, including topics like crop protection and selecting crop varieties, and have used the skills I learned in my farming all year long. I also serve as a local vegetable collector, gathering vegetables grown by our group members and bringing them to market.”
Every day, Ms. Seang Khai collects more than 2,200 pounds of vegetables from ten different farmers, eight of whom are women. This model helps group members combine their harvests and access markets more effectively instead of relying on individual buyers.
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