HEPA (Human Ecology Practical Area) Farmer Field School (FFS) is a pioneering training dedicated to strengthen indigenous youth. HEPA FFS lies at the heart of the 6 inter-thematic networks action of Mekong Community Network Action for Ecological Trading (MECO-ECOTRA).
Overuse of resources and the lack of a caring attitude towards Human-Nature relationships in many sensitive watershed ecosystems have been the major causes leading to land desertification problems, gradual erosion of social traditions, and the losses of ecological biodiversity.
Vieng Phet, a K2A Student - the TOT and hands-on learning activities in March and April 2014 in Myanmar
12/06/2014
About the internship program in Myanmar, Vieng Phet has passed over the half way stage of the program. During a long time living and working in Myanmar, he has had many opportunities to gain experience of production processes from this country and he has also shared the lessons from FFS - HEPA with people who worked with him. He shared various topics such as observation skills for farm designing, mulching fruit, presentation skill and gardening.
He would like to share some photos from his activities in Myanmar
Source: Vieng Phet (K2A student)
Vieng Phet organized "TOT" - sharing the theory of eco – farming
Vieng Phet was sharing the observation skills for eco-farm designing
Vieng Phet was sharing the mulching skill for fruit trees
The members were presenting the results after the course
Sharing how to determine map directions
Learn how to use A-shape tool to design a contour
Contour garden beds help to keep water
Using hand tractors to take care of vegetables, crops.
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