ECHO offers over 350 varieties in its Florida seed bank requiring
diverse approaches to growing, processing, and storing seeds. This
five-day course will begin in ECHO’s seed production plots to help
participants better understand how crops are managed and harvested.
Techniques related to both wet and dry processing of seeds will be
practiced, as well as, essential tasks such as germination testing.
Long-term seed storage approaches including vacuum sealing and cold
storage will be explored, emphasis will be placed on seed saving
technologies and approaches for challenging tropical locations.
Cost
Registration Fee: $500.00
Registration fees include:
- Week-long course
- Meals (Monday evening through Friday evening).
- Housing
- You can arrive on May 8th in the morning and leave on May 12
- Housing Friday night- for additional fee
Registration does not include:
- Transportation to or from the Airport/bus station
Payment Options
Payment must be made online, within two weeks of registering, using a valid credit card.
Lodging
Lodging is provided on campus.
- ECHO is a working farm, and lodging options include dormitory style.
- If you are a couple, ECHO will try to accomodate housing, but
depending on course numbers, it may be necessary to house based on
gender.
Food
Registration fees include all meals for Monday night - Friday night.
At this time we are not alwaysable to accommodate those with special dietary needs or food allergies. (Those with special dietary needs will need to plan accordingly, please indicate your allergies on your registration form.)
