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The program also reported a 15% increase in the number of farmers selling their produce to local markets. The initiative's geographic focus was on the Eastern Province, with a specific emphasis on the counties of Kitui and Machakos. The program's timeframes were set for a three-year period, with the first year focused on implementation and the second and third years dedicated to evaluation and scaling up successful practices. The program's recommendations included the need for continued investment in farmer training and infrastructure development to sustain long-term gains in agricultural productivity and market access.