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Jackfruit seeds are now available! Order your packet of seeds now from the ECHO Global Seed Bank.

Jackfruit trees produce very large, tasty fruits, that weigh between 4.5 to 20 kg. Jackfruit grows best in hot and humid climates and can be grown as a seedling tree or grafted.
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Upcoming events

Free Webinar: Fire Up Your Fertility with DIY Biochar Made Simple
Tue, 19 August 2025 » Tue, 19 August 2025

Online,

ECHO North America: TAD II - Seed Banking Sept 2025
Mon, 15 September 2025 » Fri, 19 September 2025

ECHO North America, United States

Those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture through seed security are invited to join this 5-day intensive on seed saving and seed banking. Participants will explore key topics such as seed biology, multiplication, selection, processing, storage, and pest management, with an emphasis on enhancing food security and agricultural development. The course includes hands-on demonstrations and real-world applications, providing practical skills for successful seed management in the tropics...

IV International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species
Mon, 20 October 2025 » Fri, 24 October 2025

The Luminary Hotel & Co., USA

Beyond the few staple grains that supply most of the world’s food lies a host of plant species that are largely neglected in terms of research devoted to them. Among them are fruits, agroforestry species, green manure/cover crops, leafy greens, biofuel species, animal forage and fodder species, and plants that provide ecological services such as erosion control. Advancing our knowledge of these plants is vital to creating food and agroecosystems that thrive under challenging growing condition...

ECHO Asia Agriculture & Community Development Conference 2025
Wed, 22 October 2025 » Fri, 24 October 2025

Horizon Village & Resort, Thailand

  Registrations Open!     How can we help small scale farming initiatives thrive in Asia? We can provide low-cost, innovative options that allow people to grow both their crops and their knowledge, expand their operations, and thrive! Join us October 22-24 for 3-days of networking and opportunities to share ideas, technologies appropriate for small-scale farmers, and numerous practical demonstrations at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center & Seed Bank! In additio...

ECHO® International Agriculture Conference  - 2025
Tue, 11 November 2025 » Thu, 13 November 2025

ECHO Global Farm and Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel, Ft. Myers, USA  , USA

  Visit The Conference Website   Welcome to the 32nd annual ECHO International Agriculture Conference! This event brings together industry leaders, practitioners, researchers, and educators dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving lives through agriculture and community development. Our plenary, breakout, and workshop sessions offer valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration. Attendees will have the chance to hear from speakers who share their agricultural chal...