Internationally renowned experts IN THE AREA OF AGROECOLOGY will share their experiences FOR THREE DAYS knowledge and experiences in various TOPICS, thus promoting an exchange of ideas and practices that contribute to the development of agricultural systems more resilient and sustainable.
TOPICS
Conceptual bases of agroecology
Agroecological control of pests and diseases
Agroecological production of short-cycle, perennial and semi-perennial crops
Design and management of sustainable agroecosystems
Sustainable livestock farming
Assessing the sustainability of farms
Sustainable soil management for agricultural production
Organic farming. Importance in Agroecology
Climate change and resilience in agroecological systems
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Richard Intriago, Ph.D. (Ecuador – El Salvador)
PhD in Agroecology. Businessman, undergraduate and graduate professor, national and international speaker. Author of several books and scientific articles on agroecology and food sovereignty. CEO of the company NeoAgro.
Dr. Giraldo Martin. (Cuba)
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences. Coordinator of the working group on Public Policy on Agroecology in Cuba. Senior Researcher at the Indio Hatuey Experimental Station.
Leidy Casimiro, Ph.D. (Cuba)
PhD in Agroecology. Professor at the University of Sancti Spiritus. International Advisor of Slow Food for the Caribbean.
Dr. Santiago Sarandón (La Plata, ARG)
Professor of Agroecology, National University of La Plata. Research Professor Category 1 (one). Director of the Laboratory for Research and Reflection in Agroecology (LIRA). Principal Investigator of the Scientific Research Commission (CIC).
Allan Chavarria Chang (Costa Rica)
Director of the Los Juncos Poison-Free Farm Experimental Station, professor, researcher and extension worker at the State Distance University of Costa Rica.
Ing. Fernando Alfonso Arce (Spain)
Agricultural Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. International consultant on potato-related issues. Author of several books and numerous articles on potatoes.
Jhunior Abrahan Marcía Fuentes (Honduras)
Professor III, Academic Director of the Research and Postgraduate System, National University of Agriculture, (Honduras). Specialist in the Development of 1st and 2nd Generation Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Leader of the biotechnology network for endemic plants in the Ibero-American region.
Ofunshi Raudemar Hernandez Abreu (USA)
Babalawo/Shaman, Global Relations Guru, Human Rights Activist, Conflict Mediation Expert and International Human Rights Consultant
Igor Correa
Executive Secretary of the Afro-American Council (COPAFRO); CEO of Banca Mutual de Oportunidades (BMO); Advisor to Dr. Epsy Campbell Barr, 1st Afro-descendant woman to be Vice President in the Americas; Recognized as one of the 100 most influential Afro-descendant leaders in the world (MIPAD, NY-2022)
Loc. Hannia Villalobos (Costa Rica)
Graduate in social work, producer and marketer of organic products. Partner and owner of Finca Integral Rinconcito Orgánico Irazú in Costa Rica.
The International Course on Agroecology is part of the International Day of Food Sovereignty and will take place on October 17, 18 and 19, 2024
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