2025 ECHO International Agriculture Conference Registration is Now Open! 2025-05-27

The mission and purpose of ECHO North America Regional Impact Center (North America RIC) is to equip small-scale farmers, missionaries, and development workers worldwide to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Here at ECHO North America, individuals are trained with practical and cost-effective ways to reduce hunger through agricultural practices.
See our 2025 Training Calendars below to save the dates and join us for upcoming trainings and conference!
239-567-3375
gmiller@echonet.org
NorthAmerica@ECHOcommunity.org
ECHO North America Regional Impact Center
17391 Durrance Rd.
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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...
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