Team Peru

January 2018 Team Peru Program

September 15, 2017

2018 Project Summary

Agriculture extension in Peru is based off a western, top down, teacher-student model that does not consider traditional methods of knowledge transfer. The AASD is currently partnering with the community of Sacclio and a small group of identified community leaders to create a localized agriculture extension program that is specifically designed for small scale farmers. There is a need for this type of extension program because small scale farmers are becoming marginalized within the larger community of farmers and being forced to move away from traditional agriculture practices in order to compete and stay relevant. A localized extension program will offer trainings and resources for small scale farmers to organize, maintain traditional and environmentally friendly farming practices, provide agency and voice, and create innovative avenues to access markets. For this year’s JTerm students will join the AASD as stakeholders in this process. Students can expect to:

• Participate in intensive facilitations and conversations with the AASD to build context and critical perspectives;
• Visit farming communities with differing levels of access and connectivity as well as ecological zones;
• Meet with NGOs, government officials and community leaders;
• Participate in farming activities, workshops and hands on experience to build context;
• Immerse themselves in readings, informational videos will be discussed as well as weekly reflections.

Deliverables for this practicum have not yet been decided on, but will most likely fit into the following framework:

·  A situation analysis related to a particular theme (which can be negotiated with the AASD in country)

·  The design of an initiative—probably a tweak to an existing project–that is firmly rooted in the situation analysis

·  A product that would support the initiative (which can be negotiated with AASD in country)”

Requirements: 300-level Spanish highly recommended

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