Tropical Agriculture Development Workshop: Agroforestry/Perennial Cropping
Presented By: ECHO
Register Before:
March 30, 2016 13:58
Event Contact:
Renee Gill (study@echonet.org)
With drought, torrential rain and other weather extremes challenging agricultural productivity worldwide, the need for resilient smallholder farming systems is greater than ever. Biodiverse agroforestry systems, largely composed of perennial crops, offer the resilience needed to maintain global food security. This three-day course will feature staff-led presentations to introduce key agroforestry concepts, inspections of ECHO’s various agroforestry and perennial cropping installations and practicums providing hands-on establishment of new food forest plantings and the maintenance of productive plots. The course will also include significant involvement by Eric Toensmeier, award-winning author of Paradise Lot and Perennial Vegetables, and the co-author of Edible Forest Gardens.
Course participants will also be eligible for a 50% discount on an ECHO special event (A Day with Eric Toensmeier) scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2016. If you are interested in participating in this special event you can register here.
Event Details
Location
ECHO Global Farm
17391 Durrance Road North Fort Myers, Florida 33917 USA
Language
All course material is presented in English.
No interpretation is provided.
Cost
The Tropical Agriculture Development: The Basics course costs $450.00.
The three-day long course includes lodging and food. ECHO cannot accomodate any dietary restrictions.
Are you a Southwest Florida local? Ask about our discounts at study@echonet.org
Payment Options
Payment must be made online, within two weeks of registering, using a valid credit card.
Lodging
Lodging is provided on campus.
ECHO is a working farm, and lodging options include dormitory style.
If you are a couple, ECHO will try to accomodate housing, but depending on course numbers, it may be necessary to house based on gender.
Students may start arriving April 5th to check in, and must check out Saturday morning.
Food
All meals are provided for the week.
However, ECHO cannot accomodate any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
If you have a specific diet you follow or you have food allergies- please contact Renee Gill at study@echonet.org.
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy - ECHO Classes
Payment for ECHO classes is required at the time of registration. Due to the nature of the class, we require at least 2-weeks notice of cancellation to receive a full refund of your fees. If less than 2-weeks notice is given a refund will not be issued.
These courses are interest-driven, therefore we reserve the right to cancel an course due to lack of interest. Should a cancellation be necessary, we will do so two weeks before the first day of class.
Suggested items to pack:
It is always a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater. As there will be time built in for being on the farm and possibly working with our interns, bring a set of clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle and insect repellent would be good to include in your luggage. It may also be helpful to bring a flashlight to use in walking around campus after dark.