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03/10/2017 One of our most important roles as we work in rural communities is to train others so that knowledge and skills can be effectively passed on and learning continue. Top down, university-style lectures seldom incite passion in the learner in the same way that learner-centered self-discovery can. We...
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05/10/2017 This workshop will explore how to research and implement small value-chains in order to help develop small agribusiness.
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03/10/2017 Since 2007, there have been more than 1,000 farmers from many parts of Myanmar that have attended the Sustainable Agriculture Training Center to participate in several trainings of agriculture and livestock basic knowledge. After the trainings, most of them returned back to their homes to work on...
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04/10/2017 The central component of The Vetiver System is Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides), a sterile, non-invasive tropical bunchgrass. It is used throughout the tropics in a wide-range of applications including erosion control, degraded land remediation, soil conservation and runoff retention,...
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04/10/2017 The diversity of seeds we have today will vanish if we do not know how to keep them properly. Improper seed keeping will result in extinction and it will impact human beings, especially their food security. This workshop will explore the basics of seed saving, the history and methodology of the...
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03/10/2017 Seeds are one of the important factors influencing yield potential. Crop seeds contain all the genetic information to determine yield potential, adaptation to environmental conditions, and resistance to insect pests and disease. Good seed quality is the foundation for long-term productivity...
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03/10/2017 There are many appropriate building technologies available. How environmentally friendly are they? Earthquake resistant? Typhoon resistant? How can we introduce new materials to a traditional construction culture? Why would we want to produce our own materials? How can we make production...
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04/10/2017 In many cultures, women can be viewed as second-class citizens or treated as property. However, in this workshop, Karen will share stories and discuss how working together in groups has contributed to the transformation of women and communities in the patriarchal society of Nepal.
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05/10/2017 In July 2014, I started planting trees at the Green Garden, located in the northeast area of Thailand, which is known to have very dry summers. This food forest was started on bare ground. To prepare the soil, it was covered with compost rice straw. We started by planting banana trees to help...