Training Course on Building Community-driven Farm Schools

Labor productivity is the most critical factor to improve productivity in all sectors including agriculture. Two key factors that can affect labor productivity are advances in technology and improvements in education and training. While training and education aimed at improving agricultural productivity and technology are led by the government, NGOs, and agricultural cooperatives, the challenge is that most farmers in the Asia-Pacific operate on a small scale with limited access to and opportunities for such training opportunities.

In addition to training platforms at national and regional levels, CDFS are a viable alternative. They include schools sponsored and managed by local communities, employing experienced local farmers as trainers. The training opportunities also contribute to strengthening community bonds and attracting and retaining youth in sustainable rural enterprises. The scope of CDFS has been further expanded with recent progress in smart agriculture, agri-entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

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