The ECHO field trip was really touching. It was amazing to see exactly what ECHO does and what it aims to do to help farmers develop sustainable solutions to ending world hunger. I never knew that such an impeccable place that does so many good things is located right here in Fort Myers! Unfortunately my camera broke, but I was able to get a few pictures thankfully.
Here is where my adventure all started, here is my registration:
It is a beautiful preserve that is located in North Fort Myers. It includes the Global Farm and Research Center, Reference Library, Seed Bank, Tropical Fruit Nursery, Global Bookstore and Staff Offices.
Walking into the preserve there is a nursery of hundreds of plants:
Did you know that approximately 925 million people in the world are hungry? That's almost 1/7 the population of all humans! Many problems plague the hungry humans, like living in an urban area but not receiving enough money. or living in a rural area and not receiving enough nutrients. "In 32 years of assisting development workers around the world, ECHO has become the “go-to” organization for challenges faced by individuals and organizations"
I was very happy to help you this foundation. Paying $7 (student rate) is a small expense considering how much they do. Here is my ticket and a brochure I picked up outlining some aspects of the foundation.
Throughout the journey I learned a vast amount of information about ECHO. I learned that ECHO has Regional Impact centers located in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Arusha, Tanzania, with a Center in Ouagadougou, and Burkina Fas. The reason for these impact centers are easier access to resources for small farmers who need them.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://echonet.org/what-we-do/
