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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The Training Program will use English as the medium of instruction. Participants must be highly proficient in spoken and written English.
CURRICULUM
The design and methodology for the Course ensures a balance between theory and application, lectures and fieldwork, and inputs and reflections.
Overall, the course consists of (50%) lectures and (50%) fieldwork. The approach is participatory where trainees are engaged in discussions, creative presentations, evaluation and conduct of selected training activities.
Part I - Introduction, Theory, Principles and Concepts
A. Orientation (Overview, Objectives, and Expectations)
? Third Country Training Program on Building Capacities of Asian NGOs in Poverty Eradication through Community Action
? Introduction to the Training Program on Sustainable Agriculture: A Viable Alternative for Resource-Poor Farmers (Objectives, Expected Output, Course Outline and Program of Activities)
B. Introduction
? Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia: an NGO Perspective
- Issues and Trends in Sustainable Agriculture
? Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Country Experiences
C. Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Agriculture (SA)
? Historical Context of SA
? Scientific Basis of SA
? Dimensions of SA
Part II - Approaches, Tools and Fieldwork
A. Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Models
? SA Models
- Organic Farming
- Biodynamic Farming
- Natural Farming
- Resource Efficiency Agricultural Production (REAP)
- Permaculture
? SA Management Practices
- Soil Quality
- Water Management
- Pests
- Seeds
- Livestock and Poultry
B. Community Organizing for Sustainable Agriculture
C. Policy Issues and Tools for Mainstreaming Sustainable Agriculture
? State Policies and Programs on SA
? Academic SA Programs
? SA Mainstreaming and Networking
D. Capacity-Building for Sustainable Agriculture
? SA Marketing and Certification
? Documentation Tools and Methodologies for SA
E. Field Internship
Part III- Action Planning
A. Re-entry/Organization Planning (Action Planning)
B. Program Integration and Evaluation
C. Closing
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