Seed Banking 3-Day Course
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10 Tháng năm, 2026 23:59
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ECHO North America (study@echonet.org)
Điện thoại: 239-567-3330
Those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture through seed security are invited to join this 3-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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Vị trí
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
Giá cả
Registration for this course will end on May 10th.
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 March 15th: $450
- Early Bird Local Attendee (No Housing) - Now through March 15th: $275
- Regular Registration fee - March 16th through May 10th: $490
- Local Attendee Rate (No Housing) - March 16th through May 10th: $295
- Spouse Registration fee - Now through May 10th: $375
Các lựa chọn thanh toán
Please use the "Register Here" link below to register for this course. All payment processes will go through this website.
Nhà nghỉ
Registration fee inlcudes lodging!
Lodging is provided on campus. Check-in date is Tuesday, May 19th and check-out date is Saturday, May 23rd. 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.
Thức ăn
Registration fees include all meals for Wednesday 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.
Các Thông Tin Khác
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.