April 2024


Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development - April 2024

April 02, 2024 08:00 - April 05, 2024 17:00

ECHO Global Farm, USA
Presented By: ECHO

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 focus 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 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.

Language: This course is offered in English

Registration CLOSED

Syntropic Agroforestry - Tropical Agriculture Development II

April 09, 2024 13:00 - April 12, 2024 12:00

ECHO Global Farm, United States
Presented By: ECHO North America

Syntropic Agroforestry IllustrationIntroduction to Syntropic Agriculture

This is an interactive 4-day agroforestry training session.  Learn how to cultivate abundant food and timber in a system that mimics a natural forest.  Syntropic farming is a method inspired by Ernst Götsch.

This course will cover the principles and practices needed for a beginner to plant his/her own agroforest.  Basic design and management skills will also be taught.  An attendee can expect to return home with enough knowledge to produce a couple of rows of trees, so they start learning more through firsthand experience.

About your Instructors

Roger Gietzen is a father, medical doctor, and humanitarian worker interested in holistic health and regenerative agriculture. After coming to Haiti to serve the poorest, he created the nonprofit Global Freedom Project. Since 2016, he has been working on an educational program to help spread the wisdom of syntropic farming to the family farmers of Haiti. 

Mauro Rosito is a father, humanitarian worker, and farmer with years of firsthand experience in syntropic agriculture. He has operated a sustainable market garden business on his family farm in Southern Brazil. Shortly after he met Roger, he decided to join the team in Haiti and bring his expertise “to the table” to help create this educational program. He has a particular interest in cacao farming.

Register Here

May 2024


ECHO Asia Biochar Academy (in partnership with the International Biochar Initiative IBI)

May 06, 2024 08:30 - May 10, 2024 16:30

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand
Presented By: ECHO Asia and the International Biochar Initiative (IBI)

 

IBI’s Biochar Academy is an immersive in-person, multi-day, hands-on workforce development course designed to equip emerging and future biochar professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to become effective biochar advocates, educators, and practitioners. 

IBI Biochar Academy: Thailand 'Save-the-Date'

 

Link to Event Page:

https://biochar-international.org/event/ibi-biochar-academy-thailand/

 

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

  • Hear from biochar experts to gain insight into the current and future state of biochar research, commercial activity, and opportunities
  • Become equipped with essential knowledge for training others in biochar fundamentals
  • Make biochar using low-tech methods and identify a wide variety of applications for biochar
  • Discuss the relationship between biochar and climate change mitigation
  • Recognize the growing number of biochar production technologies, their co-products, scaling potential and more
  • Grasp the carbon removal marketplace and opportunities for biochar producers and farmers with a regional focus on Southeast Asia
  • Network with other biochar stakeholders working in research, farmer education, carbon removal markets, biochar production and market development

June 2024


ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course

June 24, 2024 08:30 - June 29, 2024 16:30

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand
Presented By: ECHO Asia Impact Center

This 1-week course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and volunteers looking to engage their communities with low-cost, high-impact agricultural ideas and techniques. Participants will be introduced to various agricultural practices and technologies through classroom time and hands-on activities on the farm, learning to 'use what you have to make what you need.'

This course is considered an 'introductory survey course' and will present a broad overview of many options suited to smallholder agricultural contexts in Asia. 

ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development Course Schedule_Nov_2022

August 2024


การอบรมหลักสูตร การพัฒนาและการทำเกษตรในเขตพื้นที่ร้อนชื้น ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development Course (TAD) - Thai Language

August 19, 2024 16:10 - August 24, 2024 16:10

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center, Chiang Mai ศูนย์การเรียนรู้และธนาคารเมล็ดพันธุ์ เอคโค่ เอเชีย อำเภอสันทราย จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ , Thailand ประเทศไทย
Presented By: ECHO Asia Impact Center จัดอบรมโดย เอคโค่ เอเชีย

 

หลักสูตรการอบรมนี้ถูกออกแบบขึ้นเพื่อเป็นประโยชน์ต่อ ผู้ที่ทำงานด้านการพัฒนา มิชชั่นนารี และอาสาสมัคร ที่กำลังมองหาแนวทางในการประยุกต์ใช้ทักษะและเทคนิคด้านการทำการเกษตรที่มีประโยชน์และมีต้นทุนต่ำในการทำงานกับชุมชน ผู้เข้าร่วมอบรมจะได้เรียนรู้และฝึกปฏิบัติเทคนิคการทำการเกษตรที่หลากหลายตลอดการอบรม เรียนรู้ที่จะใช้ประโยชน์จากที่มีตัวเองมีอยู่ให้เกิดประโยชน์สูงสุด

หลักสูตรนี้เปรียบเสมือนกับ หลักสูตรการเริ่มต้นสำรวจ ซึ่งผู้เข้าร่วมอบรมจะได้เรียนรู้ภาพรวมของหัวข้อและเทคนิคในการทำการเกษตรต่างๆที่เหมาะสมกับบริบทของเกษตรกรขนาดเล็กในภูมิภาคเอเชีย

 

ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development (Thai Language) Course_August_2024 Flier

November 2024


The 31st Annual ECHO® International Agriculture Conference 

November 12, 2024 08:00 - November 14, 2024 20:00

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

SAVE THE DATE

Plenary speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops will provide opportunities for learning with others devoted to eradicating hunger and improving lives through agriculture, clean water, and community development.  Speakers share their agricultural challenges and successes, personal experiences, and transferrable principles for daily improving the lives of millions facing food insecurity. The highlight is networking with like-minded practitioners, researchers, and educators.    The conference is from November 12-14 in Fort Myers, Florida.  

ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course

November 18, 2024 08:30 - November 23, 2024 16:30

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand
Presented By: ECHO Asia Impact Center

This 1-week course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and volunteers looking to engage their communities with low-cost, high-impact agricultural ideas and techniques. Participants will be introduced to various agricultural practices and technologies through classroom time and hands-on activities on the farm, learning to 'use what you have to make what you need.'

This course is considered an 'introductory survey course' and will present a broad overview of many options suited to smallholder agricultural contexts in Asia.

ECHO Asia Tropical Agriculture & Development Course Schedule_Nov_2022