Under the bright morning sun, the HarvestGlow monitoring team arrived in the village of Chikwatula, where a group of smallholder farmers had been trained and supported in soybean seed multiplication. The purpose of the visit was to assess progress, provide technical guidance, and document early results from the field. Among the beneficiaries was Mary Nkhoma, a first-time seed multiplier who proudly led the team through her well-maintained soya plot. The plants stood waist-high, their leaves full and healthy—a clear sign of proper spacing and timely application of inoculants. Mary shared how, in previous seasons, she planted recycled seed without knowing the difference between grain and certified seed. With the training received through HarvestGlow, she now follows correct agronomic practices and keeps records of planting dates, pest control, and expected yields. Across the village, another farmer, Mr. Jere, had intercropped his soybean seed plot with ground cover to improve soil moisture retention. He confidently explained how he now understands isolation distances and post-harvest handling requirements to maintain seed purity. The team used monitoring tools—GPS mapping, growth stage assessment, and farmer interviews—to collect data and compare progress across all participating farmers. The findings were encouraging. Most beneficiaries were adhering to recommended practices, and the crop looked promising. However, a few farmers reported challenges with pests and late weeding. In response, the team demonstrated pest scouting techniques and scheduled a group training on integrated pest management. As the visit concluded, the farmers gathered under a mango tree for a brief reflection meeting. They expressed excitement about the coming harvest and their plans to supply certified soybean seed to neighboring communities next season. Monitoring did not just track progress—it strengthened relationships, inspired confidence, and confirmed that smallholder farmers, when empowered with knowledge and quality inputs, can become leaders in seed production and local food systems.