Since beneficiaries in PALS enterprises mostly stem from previously disadvantaged groups with no background whatsoever on farming, but only a passion and need to participate in the agricultural space, PALS identified training and mentorship as the core pillars of a successful farming enterprise.

“I soon learnt that one of the major challenges facing land reform is the failure of many redistributed farms due to inadequate support and resources. Owning land does not make you a farmer.” – Jayden Langeveldt

PALS is not about politics, but about grassroots projects that establish new-era farmers that are sustainable. As part of the practical process PALS uses a four-stage approach of initiation, planning, motivation/enabling and only then, implementation.

"The initiatives undertaken by PALS serve as an exemplary model for numerous South Africans, illustrating the integration of constitutional values within the agricultural land reform and rural development sector." – Mooketsa Ramasodi

One example of the implementation of the PALS framework with smallholder/community-based producers is the Nduli pig farming project outside Ceres, where PALS has partnered with a group of 29 small-scale pig farmers to develop their informal pig farming project to a more commercial and sustainable enterprise. It’s more than pork on your plate, but also money in the bank.

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With the state of the state being what it is at present, it is as if all and sundry are in a screaming match. Wheelspinning. Pointing fingers. Threatening. Going nowhere fast albeit loudly. Yet somewhere someone is quietly making a difference.

With PALS it is not about change for the sake of change. It’s not lipservice or window-dressing. It is about the right form of change for the betterment of society as a whole. It’s not just about transformation, but total integration.