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1989TOPIC
CONT
EXT
2016 90+ COUNTRIES
ASIA
Agro-pastoral/pastoral
Semi-arid
Rainfed
High yieldirrigated
IPM
Rice
IPPM
Vegetables
Cotton
Multiple crops
Poultry
Perennials
Soil/water
Agro-biodiversity
Fisheries
Flowers
Beekeeping
Livestock
Climate �eld schools
Water FS
Pastoralist FS
FS in post disaster
Junior �eld & life schools
Farm forestry FS
Farmer business schools
AFRICA
LATIN AMERICA
NEAR EAST NORTH AFRICA
EASTERN & CENTRAL EUROPE
EXTERIOR
FARMER FIELD SCHOOLSWhat are Farmer Field Schools?
Farmer Field Schools (FFS) originated in 1989 in Asia as part of an FAO regional programme designed to educate and empower farmers in the integrated pest management (IPM) of rice, addressing the overuse and misuse of chemical pesticides.
FFS bring together groups of farmers, pastoralists or �sherfolk to engage in a process of hands-on experiential learning. The season-long learning process, drawing on �eld experimentation and management approaches, strengthens farmers’ critical analysis skills. Understanding complex agro-ecosystems and the interaction of di�erent elements creates a basis for informed decision-making.
This approach has been proven to contribute to individual, household and community empowerment.
Farmer Field Schools Today
At present, over 90 countries are implementing FFS on a range of topics. Interest in and demand for FFSs continues to increase, involving a wide range of partners such as farmers, governments, international development agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
FAO actively supports the continued innovation, development and spread of the FFS approach through facilitating the sharing of knowledge on best practices and by providing technical and policy advice on FFS programme development.
In 2016, FAO published the Farmer Field School Guidance Document – Planning for Quality Programmes (link: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5296e.pdf), re�ecting 30 years of worldwide practical experience. The document guides practitioners, programme developers and policy makers in formulating and delivering quality FFS programmes. It highlights the continued relevance of the FFS approach, discusses institutionalization and outlines coordination and networking mechanisms.
THE GLOBAL FFS PLATFORM IS A COLLABORATIVE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER EFFORT
The Global Platform is facilitated by FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP) in collaboration with other FAO divisions, decentralized o�ces and a global network of FFS partners and practitioners.
The network of partner organizations that are committed to FFS is constantly growing.
Regional Platforms
Eastern Africa Field Schools Platformhttp://www.ea�eldschools.net/web/guest
Vegetable IPM Asiawww.vegetableipmasia.org
Global Farmer Field School Platform:http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld- schools
Global FFS D-grouphttps://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
ContactFarmer-Field- [email protected]
© FAO, 2018
I8602EN/1/02.18 ©FAO/Deborah Duveskog
Why a Global FFS Platform?FFS are being used in a wide range of di�erent contexts around the world. The platform is a space for sharing knowledge and expertise on Farmer Field Schools. It is a means to connect a global Community of Practice and facilitate partnerships among institutions committed to sustainable farming, education and empowering people.
In recent years, several local and regional online networks and exchange mechanisms on FFS have been established. The Global FFS Platform is a means of linking them together as the basis for a worldwide network.
A HUB TO SUPPORT QUALITY FFS GLOBALLYNews and events
News and events regarding FFS around the globe are posted on the platform, highlighting best practices, emerging trends and innovations.
The FFS library
Over 300 documents (case studies, training manuals, impact assessments, journal articles, videos, pictures, etc.) are available in various languages. Members of the platform can post documents in the library.
The global roster of FFS experts
Over 250 FFS resource persons from di�erent regions of the world have registered themselves in the global roster of FFS experts, including master trainers, evaluators and project managers.
http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld-schools
INTERACTING WITH FFS PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDEThe Global FFS discussion group (D-group) is an e-mail group through which the global FFS community can interact. Members share information, knowledge and advice. They are able to discuss and re�ect on how to deal with speci�c challenges.
Members include farmer organizations, civil society, policy makers, researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector and government sta�.
The D-group organizes webinars and facilitates discussions on speci�c themes related to Field Schools or technical topics.
https://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
INTERIOR
©FAO
, 2018
©FAO
/Olivier A
sselin
©FAO
/Solomon N
ega
©FAO
/Widyastam
a Cahyana
Currently, the D-group has over 900 members from around the world.
Why a Global FFS Platform?FFS are being used in a wide range of di�erent contexts around the world. The platform is a space for sharing knowledge and expertise on Farmer Field Schools. It is a means to connect a global Community of Practice and facilitate partnerships among institutions committed to sustainable farming, education and empowering people.
In recent years, several local and regional online networks and exchange mechanisms on FFS have been established. The Global FFS Platform is a means of linking them together as the basis for a worldwide network.
A HUB TO SUPPORT QUALITY FFS GLOBALLYNews and events
News and events regarding FFS around the globe are posted on the platform, highlighting best practices, emerging trends and innovations.
The FFS library
Over 300 documents (case studies, training manuals, impact assessments, journal articles, videos, pictures, etc.) are available in various languages. Members of the platform can post documents in the library.
The global roster of FFS experts
Over 250 FFS resource persons from di�erent regions of the world have registered themselves in the global roster of FFS experts, including master trainers, evaluators and project managers.
http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld-schools
INTERACTING WITH FFS PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDEThe Global FFS discussion group (D-group) is an e-mail group through which the global FFS community can interact. Members share information, knowledge and advice. They are able to discuss and re�ect on how to deal with speci�c challenges.
Members include farmer organizations, civil society, policy makers, researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector and government sta�.
The D-group organizes webinars and facilitates discussions on speci�c themes related to Field Schools or technical topics.
https://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
INTERIOR
©FAO
, 2018
©FAO
/Olivier A
sselin
©FAO
/Solomon N
ega
©FAO
/Widyastam
a Cahyana
Currently, the D-group has over 900 members from around the world.
Why a Global FFS Platform?FFS are being used in a wide range of di�erent contexts around the world. The platform is a space for sharing knowledge and expertise on Farmer Field Schools. It is a means to connect a global Community of Practice and facilitate partnerships among institutions committed to sustainable farming, education and empowering people.
In recent years, several local and regional online networks and exchange mechanisms on FFS have been established. The Global FFS Platform is a means of linking them together as the basis for a worldwide network.
A HUB TO SUPPORT QUALITY FFS GLOBALLYNews and events
News and events regarding FFS around the globe are posted on the platform, highlighting best practices, emerging trends and innovations.
The FFS library
Over 300 documents (case studies, training manuals, impact assessments, journal articles, videos, pictures, etc.) are available in various languages. Members of the platform can post documents in the library.
The global roster of FFS experts
Over 250 FFS resource persons from di�erent regions of the world have registered themselves in the global roster of FFS experts, including master trainers, evaluators and project managers.
http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld-schools
INTERACTING WITH FFS PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDEThe Global FFS discussion group (D-group) is an e-mail group through which the global FFS community can interact. Members share information, knowledge and advice. They are able to discuss and re�ect on how to deal with speci�c challenges.
Members include farmer organizations, civil society, policy makers, researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector and government sta�.
The D-group organizes webinars and facilitates discussions on speci�c themes related to Field Schools or technical topics.
https://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
INTERIOR
©FAO
, 2018
©FAO
/Olivier A
sselin
©FAO
/Solomon N
ega
©FAO
/Widyastam
a CahyanaCurrently, the D-group has over 900 members from around the world.
1989TOPIC
CONT
EXT
2016 90+ COUNTRIES
ASIA
Agro-pastoral/pastoral
Semi-arid
Rainfed
High yieldirrigated
IPM
Rice
IPPM
Vegetables
Cotton
Multiple crops
Poultry
Perennials
Soil/water
Agro-biodiversity
Fisheries
Flowers
Beekeeping
Livestock
Climate �eld schools
Water FS
Pastoralist FS
FS in post disaster
Junior �eld & life schools
Farm forestry FS
Farmer business schools
AFRICA
LATIN AMERICA
NEAR EAST NORTH AFRICA
EASTERN & CENTRAL EUROPE
EXTERIOR
FARMER FIELD SCHOOLSWhat are Farmer Field Schools?
Farmer Field Schools (FFS) originated in 1989 in Asia as part of an FAO regional programme designed to educate and empower farmers in the integrated pest management (IPM) of rice, addressing the overuse and misuse of chemical pesticides.
FFS bring together groups of farmers, pastoralists or �sherfolk to engage in a process of hands-on experiential learning. The season-long learning process, drawing on �eld experimentation and management approaches, strengthens farmers’ critical analysis skills. Understanding complex agro-ecosystems and the interaction of di�erent elements creates a basis for informed decision-making.
This approach has been proven to contribute to individual, household and community empowerment.
Farmer Field Schools Today
At present, over 90 countries are implementing FFS on a range of topics. Interest in and demand for FFSs continues to increase, involving a wide range of partners such as farmers, governments, international development agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
FAO actively supports the continued innovation, development and spread of the FFS approach through facilitating the sharing of knowledge on best practices and by providing technical and policy advice on FFS programme development.
In 2016, FAO published the Farmer Field School Guidance Document – Planning for Quality Programmes (link: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5296e.pdf), re�ecting 30 years of worldwide practical experience. The document guides practitioners, programme developers and policy makers in formulating and delivering quality FFS programmes. It highlights the continued relevance of the FFS approach, discusses institutionalization and outlines coordination and networking mechanisms.
THE GLOBAL FFS PLATFORM IS A COLLABORATIVE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER EFFORT
The Global Platform is facilitated by FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP) in collaboration with other FAO divisions, decentralized o�ces and a global network of FFS partners and practitioners.
The network of partner organizations that are committed to FFS is constantly growing.
Regional Platforms
Eastern Africa Field Schools Platformhttp://www.ea�eldschools.net/web/guest
Vegetable IPM Asiawww.vegetableipmasia.org
Global Farmer Field School Platform:http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld- schools
Global FFS D-grouphttps://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
ContactFarmer-Field- [email protected]
© FAO, 2018
I8602EN/1/02.18 ©FAO/Deborah Duveskog
1989TOPIC
CONT
EXT
2016 90+ COUNTRIES
ASIA
Agro-pastoral/pastoral
Semi-arid
Rainfed
High yieldirrigated
IPM
Rice
IPPM
Vegetables
Cotton
Multiple crops
Poultry
Perennials
Soil/water
Agro-biodiversity
Fisheries
Flowers
Beekeeping
Livestock
Climate �eld schools
Water FS
Pastoralist FS
FS in post disaster
Junior �eld & life schools
Farm forestry FS
Farmer business schools
AFRICA
LATIN AMERICA
NEAR EAST NORTH AFRICA
EASTERN & CENTRAL EUROPE
EXTERIOR
FARMER FIELD SCHOOLSWhat are Farmer Field Schools?
Farmer Field Schools (FFS) originated in 1989 in Asia as part of an FAO regional programme designed to educate and empower farmers in the integrated pest management (IPM) of rice, addressing the overuse and misuse of chemical pesticides.
FFS bring together groups of farmers, pastoralists or �sherfolk to engage in a process of hands-on experiential learning. The season-long learning process, drawing on �eld experimentation and management approaches, strengthens farmers’ critical analysis skills. Understanding complex agro-ecosystems and the interaction of di�erent elements creates a basis for informed decision-making.
This approach has been proven to contribute to individual, household and community empowerment.
Farmer Field Schools Today
At present, over 90 countries are implementing FFS on a range of topics. Interest in and demand for FFSs continues to increase, involving a wide range of partners such as farmers, governments, international development agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
FAO actively supports the continued innovation, development and spread of the FFS approach through facilitating the sharing of knowledge on best practices and by providing technical and policy advice on FFS programme development.
In 2016, FAO published the Farmer Field School Guidance Document – Planning for Quality Programmes (link: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5296e.pdf), re�ecting 30 years of worldwide practical experience. The document guides practitioners, programme developers and policy makers in formulating and delivering quality FFS programmes. It highlights the continued relevance of the FFS approach, discusses institutionalization and outlines coordination and networking mechanisms.
THE GLOBAL FFS PLATFORM IS A COLLABORATIVE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER EFFORT
The Global Platform is facilitated by FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP) in collaboration with other FAO divisions, decentralized o�ces and a global network of FFS partners and practitioners.
The network of partner organizations that are committed to FFS is constantly growing.
Regional Platforms
Eastern Africa Field Schools Platformhttp://www.ea�eldschools.net/web/guest
Vegetable IPM Asiawww.vegetableipmasia.org
Global Farmer Field School Platform:http://www.fao.org/farmer-�eld- schools
Global FFS D-grouphttps://dgroups.org/fao/�eldschools
ContactFarmer-Field- [email protected]
© FAO, 2018
I8602EN/1/02.18 ©FAO/Deborah Duveskog