Rainman Landcare Foundation

The Rainman Landcare Foundation demonstrates and teaches ecologically sound agricultural production methods and effective management and use of Africa’s scarce water resources. It supports the organisation of organic farmers into effective groups, helps them to develop markets, and has assisted in the establishment of independent organic certification agencies. It encourages young people to become organic farmers.

African water resources are adequate for the needs of Africa if rainfall and runoff are well managed, using rainwater harvesting, wetland development, mulches and compost.  With good land care practices the soil, too, can sustain the people of Africa. Our vision is thus reflected in our name: God provides land and rain; humanity must provide care. Landcare is an approach to land use based on an understanding of the principles of natural resource management: production, conservation and social equity must be combined if sustainable development is to take place in Africa.

Rainman Landcare Foundation is fully accredited by AgriSeta (Accreditation Number 5473). Theoretical and Practical Training, usually at Rainman Landcare Foundation’s Organic Farm near Hillcrest, but can be arranged at other venues. Skills courses form part of the SAQA qualification indicated, but consist of a number of Unit Standards; each skills course thus contributes credits towards a qualification.

The Foundation is a registered Trust, Trust Number: IT 2460/00.
Primary Agriculture Education & Training Authority Accreditation Number: PAET5473.
Registered as a Co-operating Organisation with the SA Commission of UNESCO.