Agriculture

Agriculture Volunteers help farmers increase their income through farming that is supportive of environmental conservation. They introduce farmers to techniques that prevent soil erosion, reduce the use of harmful pesticides, and replenish the soil. They work alongside farmers on integrated projects that often combine vegetable gardening, livestock management, agroforestry, and freshwater fisheries.

Volunteers promote fruit and vegetable crops that provide valuable micronutrients, alleviating iron, iodine, and vitamin A deficiencies among children. They also help implement agribusiness programs to market and sell surplus food more effectively.

Click on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for agriculture Volunteers in the Peace Corps.

Agriculture and Forestry Extension

Volunteers assist communities where environmental issues are in conflict with basic needs for farming and income generation.

Applied Agricultural Science

Volunteers encourage sustainable crop production through promotion of organic farming techniques and better farm management.

Farm Management and Agribusiness

Volunteers work with small-scale farmers, farmers' cooperatives, agribusinesses, and nongovernmental organizations to teach basic business practices.

Animal Husbandry

Volunteers work to enhance farm families' nutrition and household income through improved livestock management techniques.

Last updated Aug 03 2009