Tropical Agriculture Development 101
Présenté par: ECHO
Date limite d'inscription:
mardi 05 février 2019 10h43
Pour toute assistance:
Bianca Basch (study@echonet.org)
Téléphone: 239 567 3333
This course will dive into the agricultural systems that are used on small tropical farms. Learn how to utilize perennial crops to your advantage! This course will give hands on experience to those who are interested in kick starting a small tropical farm system. Each subject taught will be given ample time to understand and interact with the material
This interactive and practical course will span one week, covering:
- Agroforestry
- Underutilized Tropical Crops
- Fruit Tree Management
- Nursery Management
- Propagation
- Conservation Agriculture
- Foundations for Farming
- Seed saving
Observations Importantes
Lieu de Rencontre
ECHO Global Farm
17391 Durrance Road North Fort Myers, Florida 33917 United States
Langue
All course information is provided in English only.
There will be no interpretation provided.
Frais de Participation
Registration fees:
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Student registration: $323.00
- Spouse of Student registration: $173.00
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Regular registration (early bird rate): $645.00
- After 2/1/2019 the registration price increases to $745.00
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Spouse registration (early bird rate): $495.00
- After 2/1/2019 the registration price increases to $520.00
Registration fees include:
- Housing
- Check in begins at 2pm Sunday February 17, 2019
- Check out by 5pm Saturday February 23, 2019
- Food
- Sunday dinner provided
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided Monday - Friday
- Saturday breakfast provided
Discounts are available:
- Group (3+) discounts
- Previous ECHO course attendees
- SW Florida discount (no housing provided)
Please email study@echonet.org for more information
Mode de Paiement
Payment for the course can be made:
- Online using a credit card.
- If you do not have a credit card please select "Bill Me"
- The event coordinator will contact you with details for alternate methods of payment.
Hébergement
- Lodging is provided for attendees (except those who take advantage of the SW Florida resident discount)
- Housing is shared
- In some cases bathrooms are shared
- In some cases dormitory style housing is utilized
- Please let us know if you have concerns climbing up or down stairs.
There is limited space for spouse or family housing. Please contact the course coordinator to see if this option is available.
Repas
- Lunch and dinner are eaten communally
- Please inform us of any allergy or dietary restrictions
- ECHO cannot guarantee to be able to meet all dietary/allergy concerns but we will be in communication with you to best accomodate your needs.