Growing the Next Generation
Kwasamaita is committed to agricultural education, partnering with schools, hosting students, and sharing the knowledge that sustains Zimbabwe's farming future.
Learning by doing
We believe the best agricultural education happens in the field. At Kwasamaita, students don't just read about farming — they plant, harvest, care for animals, and see the full cycle of sustainable food production with their own hands. Our farm is an open classroom, and every visit leaves students with skills, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the land.
What students experience
Our structured programme gives students hands-on exposure to every aspect of farm life — from soil science to livestock management.
Crop Science
Students learn soil preparation, planting techniques, irrigation, and harvesting across our citrus orchards and vegetable gardens.
Livestock Management
Hands-on time with cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep — covering feeding, health monitoring, and animal welfare.
Sustainable Practices
From composting and water conservation to integrated pest management — students see sustainability in action.
Farm Business
Understanding how a working farm operates as a business — from production planning to market supply and record keeping.
Conservation & Environment
Exploring the relationship between farming and the natural environment — wildlife corridors, soil health, and responsible land use.
Food Processing
From farm to table — students follow produce through grading, packaging, and preparation for market.
Musariri Secondary School
Our flagship education partnership is with Musariri Secondary School, whose students have been visiting Kwasamaita for agricultural placements, practical lessons, and career exposure. We work closely with teachers to align farm visits with the national curriculum, and we offer extended placements for students pursuing agricultural studies.
- Curriculum-aligned visits — Farm sessions designed around Zimbabwe's agricultural education syllabus.
- Extended placements — Multi-week placements for students in agricultural programmes.
- Teacher collaboration — Joint planning with educators to maximise learning outcomes.
- Career pathways — Mentorship and exposure to careers in farming, conservation, and agribusiness.
What students say
Spending time at Kwasamaita completely changed how I think about farming. I came expecting to just look around — I left knowing how to plant, how to care for animals, and why sustainable farming matters for our future.
Tendai M.
Agricultural Studies student, Musariri Secondary School
The students who visit Kwasamaita come back transformed. They have seen a working farm, spoken to the people who run it, and understood that agriculture is a real and viable career. That is something no textbook can teach.
Mr. Chikwanda
Agriculture Teacher, Musariri Secondary School
I never thought I would want to be a farmer. After my placement at Kwasamaita, I am seriously considering studying agronomy. The farm showed me that modern, sustainable farming is something to be proud of.
Rudo N.
Form 5 student, Musariri Secondary School
Book a farm visit
We welcome school groups from across Zimbabwe for day visits, curriculum-linked sessions, and extended placements. Our team works with teachers to design programmes that are educational, engaging, and memorable.
- Day visits — Guided farm tours with hands-on activities for groups of any size.
- Curriculum sessions — Structured lessons aligned to the national agricultural syllabus.
- Extended placements — Multi-day or multi-week placements for senior agricultural students.
- Holiday programmes — School holiday farm camps for students interested in agriculture.
