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Rooted in Resilience

“The 2% of the population that cultivate agriculture for the 98% who are going to eat it should never be among the world’s poorest people. Food-producing communities should never go hungry.”
— Nate Blum

We are here to make a difference.

Sorghum United Foundation is a global non-profit on a mission to transform food systems through the power of sorghum and other climate-resilient crops. We aim to create sustainable agricultural systems that empower communities, improve food security, and create long-term impact by fostering value chain growth and economic opportunity—all while harnessing the unique capabilities of sorghum to mitigate climate change.

Community Development

Strong communities drive resilient food systems. We empower farmers with education, training, and climate-smart tools to improve livelihoods and ensure long-term resilience.

Research and Development

Sorghum and millet are climate-resilient super crops. We collaborate with experts to enhance breeding, farming, and processing, ensuring they thrive in modern food systems while boosting nutrition and yields.

Policy and Advocacy

Systemic change needs collective action. We work with governments and industry to drive climate-smart policies, expand markets for small farmers, and elevate sorghum and millet in food security agendas.

Value Addition

Raw grains need innovation to drive impact. We invest in processing and agribusiness to boost demand for sorghum and millet, creating nutritious foods, biofuels, and sustainable materials while benefiting farmers and consumers.

Market Development

Thriving markets sustain thriving communities. We create fair trade networks, expanding markets for sorghum and millet to strengthen food systems, support farmers, and drive sustainable prosperity.

SMALL GRAIN, BIG IMPACT

Sorghum is the resource-conserving grain that is a friend to both soil and water. In fact, the sustainability-smart U.S. farmers that raise Sorghum have found it resistant to both heat and drought, requiring an amazing 30% less water than comparable grains. That’s an annual savings so significant, it could supply the water usage of over 16 million homes.

Sustainable Development Goals

Empowering farmers through training programs and micro-financing.
Supporting entrepreneurship through value-added sorghum products.
Facilitating stable market access to enhance income streams.

Promoting sorghum as a key crop in food security programs.
Partnering with schools and communities to include sorghum in meal plans.
Collaborating with health organizations to promote its nutritional benefits.

Raising awareness of sorghum’s health benefits through health campaigns.
Working with nutritionists and schools to promote healthy diets.
Educational campaigns such as the Sorgho Squad to teach children about nutrition and sustainability.

Creating training programs on sustainable farming.
Offering fellowships and mentorship for youth in agriculture.
Partnering with universities for academic research and knowledge transfer.

Providing training and mentorship for women farmers and entrepreneurs.
Supporting women-led businesses in sorghum processing and marketing.
Advocating for gender-responsive agricultural policies.

Promoting sorghum and millets in arid and semi-arid communities.
Raising awareness on sustainable water practices in agriculture.
Supporting farming systems that reduce water waste and promote soil moisture conservation.

Supporting employment in sorghum production and agro-processing.
Developing entrepreneurship programs targeting youth and women.
Providing micro-financing and business development services.

Advancing R&D in sorghum breeding and agronomy.
Promoting innovative processing technologies and new product development.
Building linkages between farmers, SMEs, and industrial buyers.

Supporting underserved communities with training and inputs.
Promoting social and economic inclusion through equitable policies.
Enhancing rural participation in local and global food systems.

Promoting sorghum in snacks, beverages, and eco-conscious diets.
Encouraging sustainable farming and processing techniques.
Supporting SMEs that embrace circular economy principles.

Promoting sorghum and millets as climate-adaptive crops.
Engaging in carbon credit and offset initiatives.
Supporting sustainable land use and drought-resilient farming systems.

Promoting conservation agriculture and sustainable land management.
Supporting biodiversity-friendly farming practices.
Advocating for reforestation and anti-desertification measures.

Building partnerships with governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and private sector actors.
Collaborating with global agencies to enhance food security and climate resilience.
Mobilizing technical and financial resources for global agricultural innovation.

Rooted in Resilience

“The 2% of the population that cultivate agriculture for the 98% who are going to eat it should never be among the world’s poorest people. Food-producing communities should never go hungry.”
— Nate Blum

SMALL GRAIN, BIG IMPACT

Sustainable Development Goals

In support of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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Rooted in Resilience

“The 2% of the population that cultivate agriculture for the 98% who are going to eat it should never be among the world’s poorest people. Food-producing communities should never go hungry.”— Nate Blum

SMALL GRAIN, BIG IMPACT

Sustainable Development Goals

In support of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

“The 2% of the population that cultivate agriculture for the 98% who are going to eat it should never be among the world’s poorest people. Food-producing communities should never go hungry.”
— Nate Blum