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ECHO North America: Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development - January 2025
సోమ, 20 జనవరి 2025 » శుక్ర, 24 జనవరి 2025
ECHO North America, United States
Those interested in preparing for short to long-term involvement in international agriculture development are encouraged to participate in this five-day course. Topics and discussions will focus on improved food security and agricultural livelihoods for small-scale farmers in developing countries. Participants will be introduced to the complexities related to poverty and community development. They will also be introduced to principles and practices that contribute toward maintaining healt...
ECHO Asia: Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course
సోమ, 3 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025 » శని, 8 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This 1-week course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and volunteers looking to engage their communities with low-cost, high-impact agricultural innovations and techniques. Participants will be introduced to various agricultural practices and technologies through classroom time and hands-on activities on the farm, learning to 'use what you have to make what you need.' This course is considered an 'introductory survey course' and will present a broad overview of many options...
TOT with Global CHE Network (Feb)
సోమ, 24 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025 » శుక్ర, 28 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025
ECHO North America, United States
Those interested in preparing for short/long-term involvement in community and agricultural development internationally are encouraged to participate in this five-day (35 hours) training course. Course participants will gain an introduction to aspects of poverty and community development and an orientation to ECHO. They will also receive instruction on proven community development, including agricultural principles/practices and practical techniques, systems and technologies to meet ...
Biochar Academy: Thailand hosted by ECHO Asia + IBI (International Biochar Initiative)
సోమ, 24 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025 » శని, 1 మార్చి 2025
ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand
Visit IBI's Biochar Academy: Thailand webpage for more information! Participants will: Hear from biochar experts to gain insight into the current and future state of biochar research, commercial activity, and opportunities Become equipped with essential knowledge for training others in biochar fundamentals Make biochar using low-tech methods and identify a wide variety of applications for biochar Discuss the relationship between biochar and climate change mitigation ...
The 8th ECHO East Africa Biennial Symposium in collaboration with Hope International Burundi
మంగళ, 25 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025 » గురు, 27 ఫిబ్రవరి 2025
King's Conference Center (KCC), Burundi
We are soliciting potential presenters and attendees for the 8th ECHO East Africa Biennial Symposium in collaboration with Hope International Burundi, to be held in Bujumbura from the 25th - 27th February, 2025, a three day sharing event to be held at the King's Conference Center (KCC) in Bujumbura, Burundi. The event will draw participants from all across East Africa to address issues of sustainable agriculture and appropriate technologies. We prefer presentations with practical informatio...
North America
The mission and purpose of ECHO North America Regional Impact Center (North America RIC) is to equip small-scale farmers, missionaries, and development workers worldwide to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Here at E...
World Vegetable Center - Phytonutrient Data
The World Vegetable Center has an interactive database that provides nutrient composition data for indigenous vegetables and other plants.
CropBase Crop Selection Tool
CropBase is a Crops For the Future website with a number of decision-making tools. Here we draw special attention to the Crop Selection Tool, designed to provide location-specific crop options and estimated yields. The tool ...
Underutilized Crops - Resources
Underutilized crops are often indigenous ancient crop species which are still used at some level within the local, national or even international communities, but have the potential to contribute further to the mix of food s...
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) was launched by the United States Department of State, the African Union, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to address global food system challenges...
Adzuki Bean
Adzuki bean is native to eastern Asia and has been introduced around the world for its versatility as a cover crop, its nutritional value, and its use in traditional Asian cuisine. Dense plantings and pure stands cover the s...
Six Mulching Principles
Network member Clint Bower shares six basic mulching principles that he has found to be key to promoting soil health in their context in Haiti. Specific crops and techniques are explained but may need to be adapted to your c...
Harvesting Water with Hafirs
Hafirs are shallow, excavated basins that collect and store rainwater for various uses, such as irrigation, livestock watering, and domestic needs. Hafirs effectively capture runoff during the rainy season for use in the dry...
International Biochar Initiative
IBI produces publications for public use in order to get quality biochar information available on a widespread basis. You are welcome to download any of the resources for your use.
Biochar Book: Biochar for Environ...East Africa
This center was developed to provide ECHO services to help those in East Africa who work with the poor more effectively, especially in agriculture and alternative methods. ECHO East Africa is a basic training center provi...