Upcoming events

2020 AgrAbility Virtual National Training Workshop 
January 28-30

The Virtual National Training Workshop (VNTW) is an annual three-day web conference featuring two free webinars per day for a total of six sessions. Presentations cover a wide range of topics related to disability and agriculture.

To participate in any of these free webinars, click here to access the online registration form by Friday, January 24. Instructions for accessing the sessions will be sent to registrants by Monday, January 27. Please pass on this information to others you believe may be interested. Contact AgrAbility at 800-825-4264, visit www.agrability.org/Online-Training/virtualntw, or email agrability@agrability.org if you have questions.

o Arrival / Registration:
- 10:00am - 10:45am latest, Monday, 24th February 2020. Those coming from distant locations can arrive a day earlier. Meals and accommodation will be charged extra. Call or email us for more details on this.

o Time Frame:
- Opening session: Monday 24th February, 11.45am.
- Departure: Friday 28th February, 2pm.

o Accommodation: - Moffat Guest House.

o Conference Cost:
- Full board inclusive of resources, meals and accommodation: KES.19,500.
- Day scholar inclusive of resources and meals (am tea, lunch, and pm tea): KES.14,500.

o Pre-Registration:
- We prefer that the payments be made in advance of the training. If you would like to pre-register for this event, please contact our Office Administrator (adminkenya@careofcreationkenya.org) & copy Antony Muga (amuga@careofcreationkenya.org), or call: +254 (0) 731 772 203 / +254 (0) 712 772 203.

Come join us on February 27-28 (2 days, 1 night) at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a two-day training focusing on on-farm produced animal feeds and the usefulness of animal waste and by-products.

Topics include:

• ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center and Seed Bank Tour
• Forage Options and Collection for Making On-Farm Feeds
• Making On-Farm Pig & Chicken Feed
• Overview of Biogas Production
• Use of ECHO Asia Library and Resources

Come join us on March 30- April 1st (3 days, 2 nights) at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a three-day training focusing on seed saving & banking!

Topics include:

• ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center and Seed Bank Tour
• Introduction to Seed Saving & Banking
• Neglected & Underutilized Species
• Seed Cleaning Techniques
• Seed Storage Best Practices
• Asexual Propagation & Grafting

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 à Beer Shéba. La formation est d’ordre spirituel et intègre aussi bien l’enseignement biblique que l’agriculture, l’élevage et l’entreprenariat.

La formation 2020/2021 débutera le 1er avril 2020. Toutes les personnes intéressées sont invitées à prendre contact avec Eric Toumieux au +221778560101 afin qu’il puisse prendre rendez-vous avec les candidats et les interviewer.

• Disposer de préférence d’un champ clôturé disposant d'une source d’eau ou être embauché-e dans un projet d’agriculture à l’issue de la formation.
• Être prêt-e à se soumettre aux règles de la vie communautaire.

• Acquitter les frais de la formation le jour de l’arrivée, soit 150'000 FCFA pour toute l’année à régler le mercredi 1er avril 2020.
• Être capable de lire la Bible en français (les stagiaires liront toute la Bible en un an).

• Être capable de suivre une formation en français.

• Avoir si possible le BEFEM ou un niveau de français équivalent.

La formation est particulièrement ouverte aux jeunes femmes, qui disposent à Beer Shéba d'un dortoir séparé.

Merci d’envoyer vos candidatures ou de recommander des candidats à l’adresse suivante : eric.toumieux@beershebaproject.org. Vous pouvez aussi contacter directement Eric au 77 856 01 01.

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 healthy and productive soil as well as improved water management and crop production (e.g., annuals and perennials).   The vital role of livestock and appropriate technology is also incorporated into the course.   During the week, activities will include presentations, farm-based practicums, consultations with ECHO staff and opportunities for research in the ECHO Resource Library. 

Who the course is for:

This course will especially benefit those who are considering short- or long-term involvement in international agricultural development work. It can also be of benefit to those who have been on the field doing development work for a few years but who would like to take a step back and re-evaluate their approach. Those who could benefit from this course include short-term or career missionaries, international project volunteers (e.g. Peace Corps), leaders of relief-oriented organizations, or missions committee leaders of churches involved in agricultural projects overseas. 

What is offered:

This course covers a broad range of topics relevant to those starting out in agricultural development in a tropical environment.  The purpose of this class is to expose you to several different ideas and concepts.  Although a significant amount of time will be spent looking at examples on the ECHO Farm, given the breadth of topics covered, extensive hands-on farm work should not be an expectation of taking this course.

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.

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 healthy and productive soil as well as improved water management and crop production (e.g., annuals and perennials). The vital role of livestock and appropriate technology is also incorporated into the course. During the week, activities will include presentations, farm-based practicums, consultations with ECHO staff and opportunities for research in the ECHO Resource Library. 

What is offered:

This course covers a broad range of topics relevant to those starting out in agricultural development in a tropical environment.  The purpose of this class is to expose you to several different ideas and concepts.  Although a significant amount of time will be spent looking at examples on the ECHO Farm, given the breadth of topics covered, extensive hands-on farm work should not be an expectation of taking this course.