ECOTOP developed training experiences for young farmers and producer families in the Alto Beni and adjacent Beni region. Since 2007, modular training for pundits in Dynamic Agroforestry Systems – DAF, endorsed by the Rural Academic Unit of Carmen Pampa of Universidad Catolica Boliviana, have been conducted
The current project’s intent and motivation concern improving the level of hierarchy in a formal and comprehensive higher education, and articulating the unsatisfied needs of young farmers who are interested in learning and practicing an agriculture that resolves the production issues in the Alto Beni region, one that is environment-friendly and sustainable, and that gives a sense of holistic life to families and communities.
Thus, the project intends to work with young professionals and local technicians who are in search of a sustainable agriculture. This will be achieved through a revision of the first in-depth study course in comprehensive, sustainable systems and holistic leadership, since there is no type of complementary training in the region.
Therefore, this project intends to give the region a production alternative by completing two cycles of professional training, which is the comprehensive education of expert farmers within DAF; through on- and off-site events on plots belonging to the trainees; and through reinforcing holistic leadership. The completion of a higher education in-depth study course in Syntropic Agroforestry is also intended for professionals and technicians.
