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Follow on Google News | ECHO hosting week-long course on agriculture developmentBy: ECHO Workers, missionaries and volunteers interested in preparing for short to long-term involvement in international agriculture development are encouraged to participate. 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. The course will cover a broad range of topics relevant to those starting in agricultural development in a tropical environment. The purpose is to expose attendees to several different ideas and concepts. During the week, activities will include presentations, farm-based practicums, consultations with ECHO staff and opportunities for research in the ECHO Resource Library. ECHO's North American Regional Impact Center is located at 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers, Florida 33917. Registration costs are all inclusive and include lodging at the ECHO campus, three meals per day and the week-long course fee. Registration is $750 and closes June 30. Spouse registration fee is $575. To register please visit https://www.eventbee.com/ ABOUT ECHO ECHO provides hope against hunger around the globe through agricultural training and resources. As a Christian technical networking and resourcing organization, ECHO builds a diverse, global network and serves that network by sharing validated contextualized agricultural options with technical excellence. ECHO's goal is to serve its network members to advance food security and sustainable livelihoods. ECHO's North American Regional Impact Center is located in Fort Myers, Florida with a global presence through four Regional Impact Centers in the USA, Thailand, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso. For more information about ECHO call 239-543-3246 or visit echonet.org or ECHOcommunity.org. End
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