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Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development- January 2020
Mon, 20 January 2020 » Fri, 24 January 2020
ECHO Global Farm, USA
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 be centered 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...
Beer Sheba - Ouverture des candidatures 2020/2021
Wed, 1 April 2020 » Sun, 28 February 2021
Le projet Beer Shéba est un centre de formation chrétien situé dans le département de Mbour, qui vise à glorifier Dieu dans les domaines de l’agriculture durable, de l’écologie et du développement holistique (www.beershebaproject.org). Nous travaillons en partenariat avec les églises protestantes et évangéliques du Sénégal et de la sous-région. Chaque année, nous offrons la possibilité à un nombre limité de jeunes hommes et femmes (environ 12 à 15 cette année) de venir se former un an...
Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development- June 2020
Mon, 1 June 2020 » Fri, 5 June 2020
ECHO Global Farm, USA
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 be centered 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...
Small-scale Livestock Management - July 2020
Mon, 27 July 2020 » Fri, 31 July 2020
ECHO Global Farm, USA
Learn about small-scale management of livestock in the tropics during this one week course. ECHO's global farm manages cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, fowl, and rabbits. Learn how to integrate and manage these animals into a tropical farming system.
Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development- September 2020
Mon, 14 September 2020 » Fri, 18 September 2020
ECHO Global Farm, USA
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 be centered 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...
RESET - Digital for Good
At RESET our world revolves around digital social and green innovations for sustainable development. Our focus is on ideas, projects and companies that use smart solutions to create positive change. On the RESET.org platform...
SAWBO - Postharvest Loss: Hermetic Sealing with Locally Available Containers
This animation explains how to avoid insect damage when storing beans after harvest using a locally available, airtight container. Beans can be stored in an airtight container for long periods of time safely. The container b...
Developing an agroforestry plan for Kilimo Timilifu on Tanzania's southern coast
In August 2017, Tim Watkins traveled to Mchinga, Tanzania to assist Kilimo Timilifu (KT) in the process of developing a plan for integrating agroforestry practices into KT's farm plans. He worked closely with Joel Wildasin,...
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Velvet Bean
Velvet bean is a vigorous, nitrogen-fixing, bushy or vining, annual plant. The vines will climb anything available and can reach 10 m or more in length. Velvet bean is somewhat drought tolerant and is an excellent green manu...
Pigeon Pea
Pigeon pea is a nitrogen-fixing, perennial shrub, growing to 4 m in height, that produces green or dry seed in seasonally dry climates. Pigeon peas are adaptable to many soil types and are used as a dry pea, green vegetable,...
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