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Training New Gardening Techniques
Location: Porto Loko, Sierra Leone
Assignment Number: SLE001
Volunteers Requested: 1
Recruiter: Jennifer Robinson | Jennifer.Robinson@winrock.org |
Winrock International seeks a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer for a 16-day assignment (including travel) in Porto Loko, Sierra Leone, focused on sustainable gardening techniques. The volunteer will work with members of SAP—KODA Farm (Selective Agricultural Practices Knowledge of Development Agency) to enhance their agricultural practices by assessing the organization’s current gardening methods and introducing advanced techniques to improve crop yields, sales, and income, especially during the dry season from November to April.
Responsibilities
· Assess SAP—KODA
Farm’s current gardening methods and identify areas for improvement.
· Train technical
staff and members on advanced gardening techniques to enhance crop yields.
· Provide guidance
on planting calendars, disease and pest management, maintenance practices, and
soil quality enhancement.
· Introduce
eco-friendly fertilizer options such as wood ash, manure, compost, and dried
blood.
· Teach propagation
techniques for flowers and vegetables and methods to improve soil health for
diverse crops.
· Foster sustainable agricultural practices that support environmental resilience and community prosperity.
Qualifications
· University degree
in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field.
· Experience in
vegetable production, preferably with crops like tomatoes, chili peppers, okra,
and eggplant.
· Practical skills
in plot management and knowledge of composting techniques adapted to the local
context.
· Experience in
training and/or coaching in vegetable production, with an ability to train
adults preferred.
· Strong written
and verbal communication skills.
· English and Krio
language skills are a plus (translation will be provided if necessary).