Press & Media
Talks, articles and third-party validation of the UCanGrow movement.
The future of food is local, ugly, and profitable
Regenerative agriculture is no longer a niche idea — it's a global survival strategy. Living soils and hyper-local seeds can spark new livelihoods, restore ecosystems and unlock unexpected prosperity. The model turns 'waste' into value, 'ugly' vegetables into thriving markets, and informal settlements into hubs of agripreneurship.
Watch on YouTubeDevelopment crisis can be the launchpad for thriving
"Self-sufficiency and autonomy, grounded in human dignity and agency."
Introduced by Brigit Helms, Executive Director of Miller Center. Dr Burt's Cerrito Forum 2025 reflections on shifting power, elevating community-led solutions and building systems that enable people to thrive — the principles that underpin the Poverty Stoplight method UCan uses across every household.
AGRI-Tech Speaker Brief — DEDAT Tech Talk 2025
"AgriTech in service of community livelihoods."
Panel briefing positioning UCanGrow within the Western Cape's agri-tech innovation agenda. Full notes in Playbooks.