INTRODUCTION
Farmer field school (FFS) is a group-based learning process
that brings together concepts and methods from agro ecology, experiential
education and community development. It also involves regular field
observations and group analysis. It is a major undertaking towards the
realization of sustainable agriculture as it helps farmers make their own
locally specific decisions about crop management practices. Special group
activities encourage learning from peers, and strengthen communicative skills
and team building. This training course is therefore intended to help
participants to design and implement Farmer Field Schools as an extension
practice to promote organic farming and agricultural productivity.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By
the end of this course the participants will be able to:
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for various
actors in Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior
agricultural officials and policy makers) working with communities, in
governments, funding agencies, Research organizations and non-government
organizations among others for Agriculture.
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1: Approach and Principles
Module 2: Key concepts and
techniques in FFS
Module 3: Cross-cutting topics in
FFS
Module 4: Introduction to organic
farming
Module 5: Organic
farming
Module 6: Climate change and
agriculture
Module 7: Development technologies
in agriculture
GENERAL
NOTES
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This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |