Upcoming Training
Asian National Apprenticeship Program
ECHO Asia invites local Asians to join a hands-on apprenticeship program designed to equip participants with practical, low-cost agricultural options for community development. The program begins with a six-day “Intro to Tropical Agriculture & Development” Course, followed by seven weeks of field-based learning.
Intro to Tropical Agriculture & Development (TAD) Course
Are you looking to engage your community with simple, low-cost agricultural ideas and techniques? Our 6-day TAD course is designed for development workers, missionaries, and local leaders who want to learn more about biochar, biosand water filtration, composting, green manure cover crops, grafting, seed saving, solar dryers, neglected and underutilized crops, livestock nutrition, and other options suitable for smallholder farmers. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable foundational knowledge in the classroom and hands-on experience through demonstrations and practical activities. We hope to see you on the farm soon!
Neglected and underutilized Species (NUS) Farm to Table Workshop
ECHO Asia invites you to explore the world of neglected and underutilized plants, discover the hidden value of diverse plant species, and learn how to transform them into delicious and nutritious dishes.
Introduction to Drinking Water Quality Testing
Learn simple yet effective methods for drying agricultural products using solar dryers in this one-day hands-on workshop.
Explore practical and affordable solar-powered technologies that can help reduce post-harvest losses by improving product quality and preservation. You’ll also learn how proper solar drying can support good seed drying for multi-year seed saving.
Solar Dryer Workshop
Learn simple yet effective methods for drying agricultural products using solar dryers in this one-day hands-on workshop.
Explore practical and affordable solar-powered technologies that can help reduce post-harvest losses by improving product quality and preservation. You’ll also learn how proper solar drying can support good seed drying for multi-year seed saving.
Sustainable Agri-Innovation Conference 2026
The Sustainable Agri-Innovation Conference 2026 is a premier platform dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural development and Agritech innovation. Scheduled from 15th to 17th October 2026 at Don Bosco Institute of Management, Kharguli, Guwahati, Assam, the conference aims to connect agricultural professionals, practitioners, educators, leaders, farmers, researchers, policymakers and organizations who are passionate about sustainable agriculture, creation care, and community transformation.
Community Seed Bank Forum
Join ECHO Asia for an interactive forum bringing together community seed bank managers, seed system practitioners, and agricultural development professionals from across Asia.