He began farming in 2017 with only a handful of cattle.
However, he now owns 34 cattle and even ventured into poultry farming.
Matshogo’s dream also allowed him to create job opportunities.
Tumisang Ben Matshogo (30), is a young black farmer and entrepreneur from Driefontein, North West province. Photo credit: Supplied.Source: UGC
From the cattle farming business Tumisang has employed two people from his community to manage the farm.
Country Deserver Poult is situated in Driefontein village, Zeerust.
Today, Matshogo is a PhD Animal Science student who owns two farming businesses.
Matshogo is highly passionate about education, poverty alleviation through promoting food security, employment and empowering young people in his community. Photo credit: Supplied.Source: UGC
The entrepreneur revealed he had to overcome many struggles to get to where he is today.
He got an opportunity to study in 2012 when he landed a bursary.
Matshogo revealed he used the funds to sustain both himself and his family.
Those who work hard always succeed.
Take Tumi Mokwene for an example.
In 2006, he founded the Phetogo Poultry farm.
Within 11 years, Mokwene managed to pay off the farm and grow his business.
He now has two farms and a total of 353 000 chickens.
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