ECHO North America: TAD II - Seed Banking Sept 2025
Register Before:
5 Eylül 2025, Cuma, 23:59
Event Contact:
ECHO North America (study@echonet.org)
Phone: 239-567-3330
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. The week will conclude with a seed swap, offering an opportunity to connect and exchange resources with fellow participants.
Event Details
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ECHO North America
17391 Durrance Road North Fort Myers, Florida 33917 United States
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Registration fees include:
Registration does not include:
- Transportation to or from the Airport
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Registration for this course will end on September 5th.
The Prices below are ALL INCLUSIVE!! Payments include housing (on the farm), food (breakfast, lunch AND dinner), and training fee.
- Early Bird Rate - Now through July 25th: $695
- Early Bird Local Attendee (No Housing) - Now through July 25th: $450
- Regular Registration fee - July 26th through September 5th: $750
- Local Attendee Rate (No Housing) - July 26th through September 5th: $490
- Spouse Registration fee - Now through September 5th: $575
Payment Options
Please use the "Register Here" link below to register for this course. All payment processes will go through this website.
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Registration fee inlcudes lodging!
Lodging is provided on campus. Check-in date is Sunday, September 14th and check-out date is Saturday, September 20th. If you need to stay outside of this time frame additional charges may apply.
ECHO is a working farm, and lodging options include dormitory style as well as shared guesthouses, depending on availability.
If you are a couple, ECHO will try to accomodate housing.
Please notify ECHO (study@echonet.org) of any family members that will be traveling to ECHO far ahead of time. There may be additional fees for family members even if they do not attend the course.
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Registration fees include all meals for Monday morning through Friday lunch.
We are not able to assure accommodation for those with special dietary needs or food allergies, please plan accordingly.
If you have a specific diet you follow or you have food allergies- please contact us at study@echonet.org.
Additional Information
VISA REQUIREMENTS
ECHO currently considers visa letter requests on a case-by-case basis.
Anyone needing a visa in order to attend any of our courses must have their visa in place at least 30 days prior to the start of the class. This policy is required in order to allow sufficient time for processing applications and to give individuals that might be on our waiting list ample time to make travel arrangements.
Cancellation Policy - ECHO Classes
Payment for ECHO classes is required at the time of registration. Due to the nature of the class, we require at least 4 weeks notice of cancellation to receive a full refund of your fees. A refund will not be issued if less than a week's notice is given.
These courses are interest-driven. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel a course due to a lack of interest. Should a cancellation be necessary, we will do so two weeks before the first day of class.