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ECHO Webinar Series
Wed, 3 September 2025 » Sat, 22 November 2025
Online,
This series aims to serve the working group that ECHO and network members in Central Africa have joined to advance sustainable agriculture and agroecosystem strategies for smallholder farmers in practical ways. All are welcome to attend sessions that are pertinent to your work. Topics of the series include: Erosion and Flood Management Soil Pollution Land Conflicts, Transhumance, and Rural Infrastructure Climate Change Beekeeping (Apiculture) Aquaculture (Pisciculture) Appro...
IV International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species
Mon, 20 October 2025 » Fri, 24 October 2025
The Luminary Hotel & Co., USA
Beyond the few staple grains that supply most of the world’s food lies a host of plant species that are largely neglected in terms of research devoted to them. Among them are fruits, agroforestry species, green manure/cover crops, leafy greens, biofuel species, animal forage and fodder species, and plants that provide ecological services such as erosion control. Advancing our knowledge of these plants is vital to creating food and agroecosystems that thrive under challenging growing condition...
ECHO Asia Agriculture & Community Development Conference 2025
Wed, 22 October 2025 » Fri, 24 October 2025
Horizon Village & Resort, Thailand
Registrations Open! How can we help small scale farming initiatives thrive in Asia? We can provide low-cost, innovative options that allow people to grow both their crops and their knowledge, expand their operations, and thrive! Join us October 22-24 for 3-days of networking and opportunities to share ideas, technologies appropriate for small-scale farmers, and numerous practical demonstrations at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center & Seed Bank! In additio...
ECHO® International Agriculture Conference - 2025
Tue, 11 November 2025 » Thu, 13 November 2025
ECHO Global Farm and Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel, Ft. Myers, USA , USA
Visit The Conference Website Welcome to the 32nd annual ECHO International Agriculture Conference! This event brings together industry leaders, practitioners, researchers, and educators dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving lives through agriculture and community development. Our plenary, breakout, and workshop sessions offer valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration. Attendees will have the chance to hear from speakers who share their agricultural chal...
ECHO Asia Faith and Farming Course
Mon, 2 March 2026 » Fri, 6 March 2026
ECHO Asia Impact Center, Thailand
Faith and Farming is a Bible-based initiative that connects Scripture with the daily lives of farmers, helping them see how their faith and work come together to reflect God’s greatness. Join LEAD Global and ECHO Asia as co-hosts for a 5-day immersive course that brings the Bible to life through the lens of agriculture, sustainability, and discipleship. This hands-on experience is ideal for farmers, agricultural workers, and those who walk alongside them in ministry or development work. ...
ECHO Asia Biochar Resources
An Introduction to Biochar
This presentation provides an overview of biochar: what it is, how it is created, and its potential benefits.
Building a Biosand Water Filtration System (300L per day)
This step-by-step video demonstrates how to build a Biosand Water Filtration System (300L per day) following Aqueous Solutions' design model. More videos related to this topic are available on their site at aqsolutions.org.<...
Water Treatment System Booklet - 300 Liter Per Day
Produced by Aqueous Solutions, this simple booklet provides a clear overview of the Biosand Water Filtration System (300L per day) and how to build and use it.
English Version (2022)
Thai Version (2016)
Water Treatment System Booklet- 2000 liter
Produced by Aqueous Solutions, this simple booklet provides a clear overview of the Biosand Water Filtration System (2000L per day) and how to build and use it.
English Version (2022)
Thai Version (2016)<...
The Top Lit Up Draft (TLUD) Kiln
This step-by-step video demonstrates how to assemble a basic Top Lit Up Draft (TLUD) Biochar Kiln using a 200L metal drum. This is our preferred 'entry-level' method for biochar production, as it can be easily replicated in ...
ECHO Asia Biosand Water Filtration System Resources
This collection contains resources about the Biosand Water Filtration System curated by the ECHO Asia team.
Increasing adaptive capacity through participatory mapping
This review was prepared by the IFAD Environment and Climate Division between January and April 2013. It is based on remote and in-person semi-structured interviews, written exchanges and documentary analysis. Prepared by: A...
Good Practices in Participatory Mapping
2009 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development
Participatory Mapping in a Developing Country Context: Lessons from South Africa
Weyer, D.; Bezerra, J.C.; De Vos, A. Participatory Mapping in a Developing Country Context: Lessons from South Africa. Land 2019, 8, 134. https://doi.org/10.3390/land8090134
AbstractDigital participatory mapp...