Introduction to Tropical and Underutilized Crops
Presentado por: ECHO
Registrar antes de:
1 de septiembre de 2018 15:44
Contacto del evento:
Bianca Basch (bbasch@echonet.org)
Did you know that of 250,000 identified plant species worldwide that only 30 species provide 95 percent of our global food energy needs? And that only three of these crops – wheat, maize and rice – provide half of the world’s food?
With severe weather extremes and other risks to global food security, many agricultural experts agree that global cropping systems should be as diversified as possible. As small-scale farms are particularly vulnerable to climatic and economic instability, underutilized crops may be key to their resilience.
Underutilized crops are those with “underexploited potential for contributing to food security, nutrition, health, income generation and environmental services.” The ECHO Underutilized Crops Workshop (September 10-14) will not only introduce participants to various less known crops but will also spotlight opportunities for their production and utilization.
The workshop will also include practical nutrition activities in which various underutilized crops on the ECHO farm will be harvested and prepared into meals.
Detalles del eventos
Ubicación
ECHO Global Farm
17391 Durrance Road North Fort Myers, Florida 33917 United States of America
Idioma
All course information is provided in English only.
There will be no interpretation provided.
Costo
Registration fees:
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Regular registration (early bird rate): $645.00
- After 8/13/2017 the registration price increases to $695.00
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Spouse registration (early bird rate): $495.00
- After 8/13/2017 the registration price increases to $520.00
- Includes Housing
- Check in at 2pm September 9, 2018
- Check out at 5pm September 15, 2018
- Includes Food
- Sunday dinner provided
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided Monday - Friday
- Saturday breakfast provided
Discounts are available:
- Group (3+) discounts
- Previous attendees
- SW Florida discount (no housing provided)
Please email rgill@echonet.org for more info
Opciones de pago
Payment for the course can be made:
- Online using a credit card.
- If you do not have a credit card please select "Bill Me"
- The event coordinator will contact you with details for alternate methods of payment.
Alojamiento
- Lodging is provided for attendees
- Housing is shared
- In some cases bathrooms are shared
- In some cases dormitory style housing is utilized
- Please let us know if you have concerns climbing up or down stairs.
Comida
- Lunch and dinner are eaten communally
- Please inform us of any allergy or dietary restrictions
- ECHO cannot guarantee to be able to meet all dietary/allergy concerns but we will be in communication with you to best accomodate your needs.