Upcoming Events
Fun activities for gardeners, foodies and families.
Make a day or week out of your visit! Stay close to ECHO with one of our lodging partners.
10-14 JUL 2023
Dive Deeper in this Week-long Course
Those interested in preparing for short to long-term involvement in international agriculture development are encouraged to participate in this five-day course. Topics and discussions will focus on improved food security and agricultural livelihoods for small-scale farmers in developing countries. Participants will be introduced to the complexities related to poverty and community development. During the week, activities will include presentations, farm-based practicums, consultations with ECHO staff, and opportunities for research in the ECHO Resource Library.
16-20 OCT 2023
9am – 3pm
How can we help small scale farming initiatives thrive in Asia? We can provide low-cost, innovative options that allow people to grow both their crops and their knowledge, expand their operations, and thrive!
Join us October 17-20 for 4-days of networking and opportunities to share ideas, technologies appropriate for small scale farmers, and lots of practical demonstrations at the ECHO Asia Seed Bank & Small Farm Resource Center!
In addition to morning plenary speakers, we will conduct afternoon workshops at the ECHO Small Farm Resource Center, an evening poster session, a seed exchange, and a 1-day site visit to an area best practice site!
7 OCT 2023
9am – 3pm
Join us for free workshops and plant sales!
Bunches of Bananas!
Grafting Demonstration
Tree Pruning Essentials
Food Forest Design for SW Florida Fall through Spring Gardening for Florida Newcomers
Garden as You Grow (Kids Planting Activity)
Building with Bamboo
Year-round Gardening
We invite you to save these dates in your calendar and join us this November in Fort Myers, Florida for a wonderful time of engagement around agricultural and community development topics that impact the lives of smallholder farmers around the world.
7-9 NOV 2023
Learn and Connect!
ECHO is very excited to announce the dates of the annual ECHO International Agriculture Conferencethis November. We are thrilled for the opportunity to network face-to-face.
12 MAR - 16 MAR 2024
Taste, Experience, Explore!
