uBumi PGS Network

While uBumi is widely recognized in urban Lusaka as a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) that ensures organic vegetables are truly chemical-free, its true power lies in how it functions as a collaborative, organic farming learning network

It operates through an active network of local farmers, backyard growers, and conscious consumers who use peer-to-peer verification and hands-on learning to master the art of growing food in harmony with nature.

If you are an individual looking to learn how to grow your own food organically, uBumi offers a unique, community-first entry point. You also observe their Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) review farm visits. Through these farm tours, You get to walk through active fields and urban backyards, seeing exactly how different growers manage pests without synthetic chemicals, handle intensive composting, and set up dynamic crop rotations.

A massive component of the network's knowledge base is teaching individuals how to move away from buying corporate hybrid seeds every season, focusing instead on how to harvest, dry, and store open-pollinated heirloom seeds right at home.

Because uBumi is deeply intertwined with local urban agriculture champions, plugging into the network as a learner is highly accessible. By visiting spaces like Greens and Grains in Kabulonga or participating in local Green Gatherings, individuals can easily connect with uBumi-affiliated growers, sign up for localized backyard walkthroughs, and find mentors who can guide them through their first seed germination all the way to a successful organic harvest.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Email ubumi.pgs@gmail.com or Whatsapp +260978695284 or +260977847116