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By: Wroinbee Elton Tiah
A former schoolteacher in Grand Bassa County has turned his vision for change into one of the county’s most inspiring success stories — using agriculture to create jobs, improve food security, and promote organic farming.
Michael Kpoghomou, once a classroom teacher, is now the Chief Executive Officer of K&K Investment and Organic Feeding Corporation, an agribusiness that has provided more than 50 jobs for local residents while supplying communities with clean, organic produce.
“I started with a simple idea — to go beyond teaching and do something that creates lasting change,” Kpoghomou said. “Now, that idea is giving people jobs and putting food on tables.”
Located on 46 acres of land in Neekreen District, just outside Buchanan, Kpoghomou’s farm boasts over 30,000 organically raised chickens, 14 poultry houses, as well as vegetable plots, pigs, and goats.
Each chicken sells for about US$15, with revenue reinvested into wages, family support, and farm expansion. All animals are fed with 100% organic feed, ensuring quality and healthy food for customers.
“We don’t just sell chicken,” he explained. “We sell trust, quality, and care. Our customers know they’re eating clean, and our workers know they’re part of something meaningful.”
Kpoghomou’s initiative has become a source of pride for Grand Bassa County, showing how small-scale agribusiness can drive development and reduce unemployment — especially among young people.
“This is the kind of initiative that uplifts an entire county,” said one community member. “He’s proving that with vision and hard work, we can feed ourselves and build our economy.”
Despite his success, Kpoghomou says the journey has not been easy. He is calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders to support local agripreneurs who are already creating visible change without government assistance.
“If we had the right support, we could do even more,” he said. “Imagine what this farm could become with help from the Ministry — more jobs, better tools, and food security across the county.”
As Liberia seeks to diversify its economy beyond mining and imports, many see Kpoghomou’s farm as a model for sustainable, community-driven growth. His transition from teaching to farming illustrates the potential of agriculture to transform lives.
“I may have left the classroom, but I’m still teaching,” Kpoghomou reflected. “This time, I’m teaching through action — that farming can change lives.”
