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Organic Farming
Location: Keur Maba Diakhou Commune
Assignment Number: SEN376
Volunteers Requested: 1
Recruiter: Jennifer Robinson | Jennifer.Robinson@winrock.org |
Winrock International seeks a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer for an 18-day volunteer assignment to lead training sessions for the Cooperative Society of Seeds and Local Cereals Producers of Keur Maba Diakhou. The volunteer will work with producer leaders and farmers to improve pest, disease, weed management, and nursery and soil preparation techniques. Training will cover transplanting seedlings, water management, and the benefits of climate-smart organic farming. Additionally, the volunteer will explore income-generating activities such as compost-making.
Responsibilities:
· Lead training on
pest, disease, and weed management.
· Teach nursery and
soil preparation techniques.
· Instruct on
transplanting seedlings and effective water management.
· Promote the
advantages of climate-smart organic farming.
· Explore and develop income-generating activities like compost-making for the cooperative.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree
or higher in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field.
· Experience in
agricultural education and training focusing on horticulture and organic
farming.
· Experience
working in developing countries with tropical environments preferred.
· Training and/or
teaching experience in organic farming.
· Experience in
adult education preferred.
· French language
skills preferred but not mandatory.