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Book (stand-alone)Institutionalizing Farmer Field School approach: experiences from Latin America 2018
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No results found.The Farmer Field School (FFS) is a group-based experiential learning approach first developed by FAO 25 years ago in Southeast Asia rice paddies for training farmers to apply the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Since then, its use extended successfully including multiple crops, aspects of crop management beyond IPM and encompassing non-field activities related to farm enterprise development and marketing and other sectors as nutrition, climate change and health care. Against this background of increased expansion, the need of institutionalizing FFS emerged to increase its impact and unlock its potential in the long run and ensure sustainability while maintaining flexibility in its implementation and preserving quality and relevance of FFS activities. This report summarizes the results of the FAO study on Experiences from Latin American countries on institutionalization of FFS. It aims to present the common features of the institutionalization process in Latin America delving into the experiences of Peru, Bolivia, Honduras and Costa Rica. FFS has been instrumental in achieving FAO’s strategic objective 2 on improving sustainable agricultural intensification, reducing poverty and building resilience. -
Book (stand-alone)Part 4: Farmer Field School standard operating procedures
Climate-smart Farmer Field School curriculum
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No results found.This document, Part 4: Farmer Field School standard operating procedures, forms a key component of the standardized, one-curriculum package developed for the Climate-smart Farmer Field School (FFS) initiative in Jordan. Launched under the "Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan" (BRCCJ) project, this initiative empowers smallholder farmers to enhance water use efficiency and adapt to climate change. The comprehensive curriculum comprises six distinct parts, providing a structured framework for disseminating climate-smart agriculture (CSA) knowledge and technologies through participatory learning and capacity development of smallholder farmers. The one-curriculum package has six parts, namely, Part 1: Climate-smart agriculture practices compendium, Part 2: Climate-smart practices catalogues, Part 3: Climate-smart Farmer Field School one-curriculum, Part 4: Climate-smart Farmer Field School standard operating procedures, Part 5: Climate-smart Farmer Field School data recording and governance, and Part 6: Climate-smart Farmer Field School digital support. Part 4 of the CS-FFS one-curriculum provides standard operational procedures for supervisors, master trainers, and facilitators involved in the Climate-smart Farmer Field School (CS-FFS) programme. This guide aims to ensure the successful implementation of the programme, including the training of facilitators and trainers (TOFs/TOTs) and the execution of CS-FFS with farmers. By standardizing procedures, the programme seeks to enhance the effectiveness of field school implementation, enabling adaptation to evolving agricultural challenges. Furthermore, it aims to refine the CS-FFS methodology to effectively incorporate climate-smart agriculture practices. Ultimately, this resource promotes quality and consistency in CS-FFS implementation across diverse regions and sectors, supporting the programme's overarching goals of empowering farmers, building climate resilience, and achieving sustainable agricultural production and improved livelihoods. -
Book (stand-alone)Part 3: Farmer Field School one-curriculum
Climate-smart Farmer Field School curriculum
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No results found.This document, Part 3: Farmer Field School one-curriculum, is a crucial component of the standardized curriculum package designed for the Climate-smart Farmer Field School (FFS) initiative in Jordan. Launched under the “Building resilience to cope with climate change in Jordan through improving water use efficiency in the agriculture sector" (BRCCJ) project, this initiative aims to empower smallholder farmers to improve water use efficiency and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. The comprehensive curriculum consists of six distinct parts, providing a structured framework for disseminating climate-smart agriculture (CSA) knowledge and technologies through participatory learning and capacity development, enabling smallholder farmers to make informed decisions and implement sustainable agricultural practices. Part 3 outlines the fundamental concepts and methods of the Climate-smart Farmer Field School, aligning with the FAO Farmer Field School Guidance Document. By promoting a "learning by doing" methodology, it empowers farmers to build climate resilience and contribute to enhanced food security, sustainable agricultural production, and improved livelihoods. The CS-FFS one-curriculum aims to achieve several key objectives: enhance the effectiveness of Farmer Field School implementation, fostering continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving agricultural challenges; improve the CS-FFS methodology, aligning it with the latest climate-smart technologies and best practices; and standardize CS-FFS implementation to ensure consistency and quality across diverse regions and production systems. This resource serves as a practical guide for both farmers and facilitators involved in the FFS modules, offering a pathway towards a more resilient and sustainable agriculture sector in Jordan by fostering participatory learning, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of climate-smart technologies.
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