ECHO cultivates knowledge with upcoming agriculture workshops in April

N FT MYERS, Fla. - March 12, 2024 - PRLog -- ECHO, a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security, will be hosting a series of upcoming workshops aimed at empowering small-scale farmers and those starting in agricultural development with innovative practices. These events are designed to foster knowledge, innovation, and community building within the agricultural sector.

Each of the four-day long workshops will give attendees insight into Syntropic Agroforestry, an innovative approach to regenerative agriculture. Attendees will learn principles and practices to plan an agroforest, basic design and management skills and have hands-on experiences with ECHO's Syntropic systems.

The workshops will be:

• April 2-5 – Introduction to Tropical Agriculture Development
• April 9-12 – Syntropic Agroforestry - Tropical Agriculture Development II

"We believe that knowledge is the key to transforming agriculture and ensuring food security for future generations," said Abram Bicksler, CEO at ECHO. "These workshops are an opportunity for individuals to gain practical insights, connect with industry experts, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable farming practices."

Both workshops will take place at ECHO, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers 33917.

Registration is $695 which includes the workshop, meals and housing. To register please visit https://www.echocommunity.org/events/region/North%20America.

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.