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ECHO Agricultural Conference 2010
Dec. 7-9
Fort Myers, FL
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2011 ECHO Asia/Partners Thailand Tropical Agriculture Workshop
January 19-21, 2011
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
The ECHO Asia Regional Office and Partners Thailand will co-host a three-day workshop to be held at the Partner's farm on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Divided into six half-day sessions, the Tropical Agriculture Workshop will offer 20 participants a chance to engage in hands on practice related to: - Moringa (Moringa oleifera) propagation, production and processing of products.
- Basic fruit tree grafting and propagation.
- Soap making for development.
- Natural farming for pig and compost production
- Backyard mushroom production.
- Introduction to vermiculture (to be held at Mae Jo University).
- 3200 Thai baht (about US$100), includes:
- three days of training, including six morning and afternoon sessions
- lunch and transportation between the ECHO Asia office and Partners Farm/Mae Jo University
Or 700 Thai baht per workshop session *(about US$22)
*Those not participating in the entire day's event must handle their own transportation to/from Partners Farm/Mae Jo University
Note: If the event is overbooked, preference will be given to those interested in attending the entire workshop (six sessions).
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Workshop participants will be responsible for their own lodging and non-workshop related meals and transportation.
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Please note that this workshop will be held during Chiang Mai's high season for tourism. It is recommended that participants register and make their own lodging reservations as soon as possible prior to January.
Workshop Registration
To inquire and register for the Tropical Agriculture Workshop, contact the ECHO Asia Regional Office at echoasia@echonet.org. Registration deadline: December 1, 2010
Workshop Sessions
January 19
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) propagation, production and processing of products - The Partners Thailand team will introduce participants to the basics of establishing and managing plantings of moringa trees for the mass production of leaf shoots. Additionally, participants will be able to engage in key steps related to harvesting and processing moringa leaf shoots for the production of leaf powder to be used to supplement food rations and overall nutrition.
Basic fruit tree grafting and propagation - Betsy Langford, a previous ECHO intern with recent international development experience, and Boonsong Thansrithong of Partners will lead participants through the basics of fruit tree grafting and propagation. Techniques will include the production of root stock as well as making grafts. Propagation by air layering as well as stem cuttings will also be covered.
January 20
Soap Making for Development - Experienced soap maker, Marv Kahn (Partners Thailand), will introduce the basics of home soap production for possible application in community development work. Various types of soap making techniques and materials will be introduced. Products will include not only simple soap for basic sanitation and hygiene but also valued-added soaps made from botanical materials.
Natural farming for pig and compost production - Partners Thailand and ECHO Asia staff will introduce participants to various natural farming techniques including the use of natural bedding (e.g, rice husks, leaves) for pigs which can be later used as natural fertilizer.The production of low-cost fermented livestock feed, made from local materials such as banana stalk, molasses and rice brain will also be covered.
January 21
Backyard mushroom production - Covering the basics of backyard mushroom production, Partners Thailand staff member, Sombat Chalermliamthong, will lead participants through key steps in raising straw mushrooms ( Volvariella volvaceae) using both baskets and frame beds. Mushroom production issues such as seasonal management, sources of spawn, production site preparation and problem solving will also be discussed. Introduction to vermiculture at Mae Jo University - Dr. Arnat Tancho and coworkers will offer an introduction to Thai-style earthworm production at the Mae Jo University vermiculture facility. The workshop will include an introduction to indigenous types of earthworms and an overview of various approaches related to small- and large-scale production of vermicompost and vermicompost-tea.
Resource persons Marv Khan - Partners Thailand,
Boonsong Thansrithong - Partners Thailand
Sombat Chalermliamthong - Partners Thailand
Rick Burnette - ECHO Asia Regional Office
Betsy Langford SAIWAM (Chiang Mai University)
Dr. Arnat Tancho - Mae Jo University |
Mark Your Calendars!
3rd ECHO Asia Agricultural and Community Development Conference
October 3-7, 2011
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Details Coming Soon |
ECHO Agricultural Conference
for Northeast India
The ECHO Agricultural Conference for Northeast India, the first of its kind in the region, will be hosted by NEICORD (North East India Committee on Relief and Development) in collaboration with the ECHO Asia Regional Office. The conference, organized for those engaged in agriculture development in Northeast India, will focus on sharing among participants, particularly with regard to improvement of hill cultivation, eco-forestry, SRI and preserving the environment. The conference will include plenary sessions on important issues provided by excellent resource persons. Participants will be able to network and exchange skills and knowledge. Date: 6-8 October 2010 Venue: Barapani, Shillong - Meghalaya For more information contact: Joshi Tuisum Phone - +919436102076 Email - jtuisum2003@yahoo.com, charity@neicord.org |
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ECHO Asia Forum
The ECHO Asia Forum is an online discussion format being offered by the ECHO Asia Regional Office. By joining the forum, ECHO Asia partners may seek technical information, offer relevant resources and/or prompt discussion related to agriculture and community development in the Asia/Pacific region.
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Partner Announcements
Job Posting
Attainment of Migrant Women's Rights and Entitlement (AMWRE)
Position: Information Gathering Training Facilitator
ADRA (Adventist Development Relief Agency) is advertising for a proficient, professional trainer to enhance partnership for organizational Capacity-building training to 4 Community based Organizations in Maesot, Thailand. ADRA is an INGO working for Migrants and refugees in Thailand since 1984.
For more information contact: (Burmese language) Thant Zin Kyaw by phone: 0878418285, or email: thant@adrathailand.org, |
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