APN: We introduced the concept of Farmer Field Schools in Jordan | The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the “Directive Guide for Farmer Field Schools in Jordan” in collaboration with The National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE).

The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature was invited to participate in the event at the Kempinski Hotel – Amman on the 22/11/2016.Board member Razan Zuatyer, described her pride that APN was the first to introduce the concept of Field Farmers Schools in Jordan in 2004.

Director General of NCARE Dr. Fawzi Al Sheyab said that 153 Field Schools have been established in the various governorates of Jordan which trained more 2000 farmers (20% of whom are women).  He also noted on the importance of the project on the communities’ economic and nutritional status. The event was concluded with an open discussion with the farmers who expressed their ideas and aspirations for the future.