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Asia Impact Center Regional Resources

About the Impact Center

 
    Overview of ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center 
The ECHO Asia Impact Center & Small Farm Resource Center exists to equip agriculture and community development practitioners to be more effective in their work serving smallholder farmers in Asia. We do this by providing technical resources, publications, training, and seeds to our network members residing in Asia.
 
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Watch Intro Video: WHAT WE DO at ECHO Asia

 

ECHO Asia Open Training Calendar 2026

Our open events calendar for 2026 is now live! Contact us now if you are interested in any of the practical, hands-on training opportunities offered.

 

ECHO Asia Training Calendar 2026 (Eng & Thai)

 

 

We want to serve you!

At ECHO Asia, our vision is to equip and empower agricultural and community development workers.

 

Connect With Us Through...
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  • In-Person Training: We host 1-2 day workshops at the ECHO Asia Farm, a quarterly 6-day Tropical Agriculture & Development Course, and customized trainings for groups. 

 

  • Farm Tours: We host individuals and small groups for educational tours of the farm and seed bank. These 2-hr contextualized conversations provide an overview of ECHO Asia and will give you a better idea of how we can partner together. 

 

  • Seeds: The ECHO Asia Seed Bank distributes 200+ varieties of Neglected & Underutilized Species, all of which are Open-Pollinated Varieties. Seeds can be picked up on site or ordered through our online ECHO Asia Seed Bank store. Network members qualify for 10 free seed packets per year!

 

 

  • Virtual Training Materials are available upon request. Topics include...
    • Intro to Biochar
    • Intro to Biosand Water Filtration
    • Intro to Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Production
    • Intro to the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
    • Virtual ECHO Asia Farm Tour

Other Services Provided:

  • Consultations and Third-Party Project Assessment/Evaluation
  • Customized Training Opportunities, on-site and across the region
  • 2-month Asian National Apprenticeship Program, offered 3 times a year in February, June, and November
For more information, please email us at echoasia@echocommunity.org

 

The Sala Conference Center

Sala Conference & Retreat Center (ECHO Asia Farm - Chiang Mai, Thailand)

 

 
Located on the campus of our Small Farm Resource Center, the Sala Conference Center offers overnight accommodations (for 26-28 people) and training facilities (for up to 60 people). This venue is open to participants of our on-site training events, customized training groups, retreats, or team gatherings of like-minded organizations. 
For more information about rates and availability, please email us at echoasia@echocommunity.org

Contact:

ECHO Asia Office

Email Address

echoasia@echocommunity.org

Phone Number

053-304-028

Physical Address

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center & Seed Bank: 159-159 Moo 2, San Pa Pao, San Sai, Chiang Mai 50210 Thailand

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Upcoming events: Asia

ECHO Asia: Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course
Mon, 2 February 2026 » Sat, 7 February 2026

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Are you looking to engage your community with simple, low-cost agricultural ideas and techniques? Our 6-day TAD course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and local leaders who want to learn more about biochar, biosand water filtration, composting, green manure cover crops, grafting, seed saving, solar dryers, neglected and underutilized crops, livestock nutrition, and other options suitable for smallholder farmers. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable founda...

ECHO Asia: Faith and Farming Course
Mon, 2 March 2026 » Fri, 6 March 2026

ECHO Asia Impact Center, Thailand

Faith and Farming is a Bible-based initiative that connects Scripture with the daily lives of farmers, helping them see how their faith and work come together to reflect God’s greatness. Join LEAD Global and ECHO Asia as co-hosts for a 5-day immersive course that brings the Bible to life through the lens of agriculture, sustainability, and discipleship. This hands-on experience is ideal for farmers, agricultural workers, and those who walk alongside them in ministry or development work. ...

ECHO Asia: Sri Lanka Agriculture Networking & Training Event
Tue, 24 March 2026 » Thu, 26 March 2026

Sri Lanka

Details coming... :)

ECHO Asia: NE India Agriculture Networking & Training Event
Tue, 7 April 2026 » Wed, 8 April 2026

India

Details coming... :)

ECHO Asia: Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course
Mon, 1 June 2026 » Sat, 6 June 2026

ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand

Are you looking to engage your community with simple, low-cost agricultural ideas and techniques? Our 6-day TAD course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and local leaders who want to learn more about biochar, biosand water filtration, composting, green manure cover crops, grafting, seed saving, solar dryers, neglected and underutilized crops, livestock nutrition, and other options suitable for smallholder farmers. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable founda...

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