Research

Research is foundational to ECHO’s informational resources. Agricultural practices and techniques presented in our publications and training resources must be scientifically sound.

ECHO carries out practical research that is directly applicable to small-scale farmers. Our specific goal is to reach farmers with ideas they can easily evaluate and modify within the context of their own fields and gardens. ECHO connects with development workers, organizations, university students, faculty, and farmers globally to share agricultural research findings and involve them in multi-site research studies. 

When we test hypotheses in real-world contexts, we reduce the risks that farmers might face testing techniques on their own, enabling them to quickly improve their livelihoods.