Farmer-to-Farmer Program: Volunteer Opportunity in Horticulture Irrigation for the US citizens
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CRS Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program is a USAID funded 5-year program (July 2018 – June 2023) that will provide technical assistance from United States (U.S.) volunteers to farmers, farmer groups (cooperatives and associations), agribusinesses and other agriculture sector institutions. The program objectives are to facilitate economic growth within targeted agriculture sub-sectors, enhance sub-sector inclusiveness to expand participation to a broader range of individuals and communities, and to increase the American public’s understanding of international development issues and US international development programs. Volunteers, recruited from all States and the District of Columbia, are individuals who have domestic careers, farms and agribusinesses, or are retirees who want to participate in development efforts.
The volunteer’s objective is to build the capacity of select farming groups. The host organizatino will work with the volunteer to identify the farming cooperatives with the greatest need that can most benefit from the volunteer’s assistance. The volunteer will facilitate workshops in the classroom and in the field to educate farmers on modern techniques offering an upgrade from their current traditional methods. The assignment should maximize time engaged in active personal involvement with Timorese farmers.
DESIRABLE VOLUNTEERS SKILLS
- Degree in irrigation engineering or related field
- Professional experience in horticulture
- Experience in business development
- Adaptable to various situations encountered in the developing world
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
