By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent
Gbarnga, Bong County | Feb. 20, 2026 | For young agriculturist Rabasco Tugbe Chie, moving his cucumber enterprise from Grand Kru to Gbarnga is not just a business decision — it is a statement about the potential of youth-driven innovation in Liberia’s agricultural sector.
Chie, a June 2025 graduate of Uttaranchal University and former Grand Kru Youth President, started small, supplying cucumbers to local markets and building trust among vendors and consumers. But his ambition always extended beyond the county’s borders.
“Grand Kru gave me the foundation,” Chie said. “Now, Gbarnga allows me to scale operations, reach more buyers, and test modern agribusiness practices that can inspire other young farmers.”
Gbarnga offers access to inter-county trade networks and higher-volume markets, giving Chie a chance to professionalize production, implement efficient irrigation, and explore post-harvest solutions. Analysts see this as a blueprint for transforming small-scale farming into a structured business model, potentially influencing Liberia’s broader agricultural policies.
Local vendors and farmers are watching closely. “If Rabasco succeeds here, it will show that young people can turn farming into a profitable career,” said, a Bong County agribusiness consultant. “It’s about creating opportunities and encouraging innovation, not just growing cucumbers.”
Chie’s move also highlights the role of education in agriculture. By combining academic knowledge with grassroots experience, he demonstrates how youth can bring strategic thinking, financial planning, and market awareness into a sector often dominated by traditional methods.
While challenges remain — competition, logistics, and seasonal fluctuations — Chie emphasizes mentorship and knowledge sharing. “My goal is to create a model where young farmers, whether in Grand Kru or Bong, can learn from my experience,” he said.
As Liberia continues to promote youth participation in agriculture, Chie’s Gbarnga venture may become a case study in scaling responsibly, blending ambition with social impact, and proving that modern agribusiness can be both sustainable and inclusive.
In essence, this relocation is not just about expanding cucumbers — it’s about planting seeds for a new generation of Liberian farmers, equipped to compete, innovate, and transform the agricultural landscape.
