November 14, 2018
15 underutilized crops for improving the lives of smallholder farm families - Josh Jamison
Despite the incredible diversity of useful plants that exist, a small handful of crops feed the majority of the world...
The ECHO® International Agriculture Conference
For twenty-nine years, ECHO has brought together networks of like-minded individuals devoted to eradicating hunger and improving lives through agriculture and community development. We are thrilled to invite you to this in-person event from November 7th-9th in Fort Myers, Florida. Come learn, contribute, and network at the 30th International Agriculture Conference where speakers share about agricultural challenges, personal experiences, and strategies for improving the lives of millions who daily face food insecurity.
This conference will especially benefit current or aspiring international agricultural development workers. At this conference, you will get to network with professionals who share your context and your passions!
What does an ECHO International Agriculture Conference look like?
Check out these videos from previous year's morning plenary speakers:
November 14, 2018
Despite the incredible diversity of useful plants that exist, a small handful of crops feed the majority of the world...
November 13, 2018
Simple and yet effective agronomic practices for most vegetable crops that discourage the buildup of plant - parasitic nematodes and other soil borne pathogens in the soil...
November 15, 2017
As development practitioners, researchers, and changemakers we are confronted by situations in which armed conflict has torn apart the physical and social structures of societies. Smallholder farmers are deeply impacted...
The resources and networking opportunities that make the ECHO International Agriculture Conference unique are available year-round through ECHOcommunity.org
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