In-person trainings at ECHO Florida are an exciting way to connect with the needs of our network while investing the knowledge we steward with partners across the globe! ECHO Trainer Stacy Swartz is one of ten trainers who will dive into her expertise to share agricultural techniques, skills, and ideas. Stacy says, “I like to hear the passion our trainees have to serve, to learn how agriculture is a part of that passion, and then try to help them achieve their learning goals to better serve others.”
Introduction to Tropical Ag Development (TAD)
will benefit those who are considering short- or
long-term involvement in international agricultural
development work and/or international project
volunteers (e.g., Peace Corps). It can also be
helpful to those who have been
serving internationally for a few
years but who would like to take
a step back and re-evaluate
their approach. Even part-time
volunteers will benefit from
this course including shortterm mission volunteers and
missions committee members
of churches involved in projects
overseas.
Favorite classes from previous courses include Soils and Soil Life, Basic Botany for Gardening, and Introduction to Community Development, as attendees shared that these courses gave practical and actionable knowledge that will support their work around the world.
If you’re a beginner, don’t
worry, one attendee shared
that TAD was a “great beginner
course with a good flow, time
for questions, and great Biblical
connections with faith.”