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June 30, 2021

University of Chile and IICA kick off Diploma in Rural Extension 2021

The diploma program comprises three courses: Designing an Extension Program; Participatory Diagnosis; and Innovation Management and Communication. The program delivers the theoretical foundation and practical tools for rural extension professionals.

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June 29, 2021

Countries of the Americas to present a united front at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome  

The “unity in action” called for by Panama’s Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, will begin in Italy’s capital at the global meeting’s Pre-Summit in July. The aim of the Summit is to sustainably strengthen food security.  

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June 28, 2021

Argentine farmers advocate soil health for sustainable agriculture

David “Bachi” Roggero, President of the Argentine No-Till Farmers Association (AAPRESID), shared some secrets behind the model of economic, social and environmental sustainability promoted by the organization in an interview with AgroAmerica, a program broadcast on the Brazilian TV network AgroMais.

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June 23, 2021

Argentine teacher to receive IICA Leaders of Rurality award for broadcasting classes over the radio during pandemic

Bruno lives in San Roque, a small city in the province of Corrientes in northeastern Argentina, where he advocates that formal education should train young people in food production methods, along with improving education in rural areas to generate opportunities for individual and collective development to help halt migration to the cities.

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June 23, 2021

Investment consultancy firm, VAMS, and IICA partner to promote sustainable agriculture and technological innovation in the Americas

Vista Alta Management Solutions (VAMS), with ample experience in North and Latin America, will work alongside IICA to promote initiatives in water management, agrifood development, job creation and clean energy.

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June 22, 2021

UN Food Systems Summit: the countries of the Americas reach consensus to ensure that the voice of farmers is heard at the global forum

The principles that guided the search for consensus were that there are no food systems without agriculture and that producers must therefore be duly represented at the Summit; science must be the fundamental input for the formulation of policies; and agriculture is part of the solution to the main challenges facing humanity

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June 21, 2021

Mexican agronomist Gabriela Lucas Deecke to receive IICA award for efforts to improve the quality of life of vulnerable rural populations

In 2011 Gabriela knew she wanted to devote her life to training family farmers on how to produce abundant, healthy and nutritious foods for their families and communities. As a result, she founded the CIASPE, an organization aimed at strengthening the self-management capabilities and resilience of small-scale farmers—and particularly female leaders.

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June 17, 2021

Minister Indar Weir: “Barbados is working to ensure farmers have access to water for food production”

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Barbados was interviewed by Agro América, a program broadcast on the Brazilian TV channel AgroMais.

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June 16, 2021

Brazilian farmer Simone Silotti to receive IICA “Leaders of Rurality” award for initiative that connects farmers and organizations working to feed at-risk population

“Do an incredible good” connects small farmers and organizations working with at-risk populations. It has already prevented 200 tons of food waste and benefited more than 100 farmers.

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