the supply chain, from the field to the final retailer of processed organic products. Meetings will be combined with field visits to reinforce each stage of the process. This program would be particularly beneficial to Mexican regulators, certifiers, industry organizations, producers, cooperatives, retailers, and others involved in the organic sector. Climate Smart To support the The program will support Mexico in the Agriculture implementation of creation of a climate hub. It will – Working to agricultural demonstrate how technology is used in bring science practices. food production and the communication and other tools skills needed to effectively relay how to that can help To demonstrate the value of implement mitigation and adaptation adapt to sustainable agricultural procedures. It will show how linked ag changing practices that benefit soil, air, extension, land grant universities, and the weather and water quality. private sector are in disseminating conditions. information. Adaptive agricultural To learn about how USDA practices can benefit soil, air, and water and land-grant colleges and quality and at the same time increase universities work together to resilience to climate change and other reach farmers through environmental threats. Communities and cooperative extension. businesses that support climate-smart agriculture in turn are creating jobs and growing the rural economy. Restaurant To understand U.S. The week long program will provide an Management restaurant operations, overview of restaurant functions, cooking regional cuisines, and trends. and food marketing techniques, culinary engineering and chemistry, along with food production and retail trends in the United States. Craft Brewing To about the advantages The program will on the use of U.S. Ingredients of using U.S. ingredients agricultural inputs for craft beer production: barley, malt, hops. It will also To increase exports of U.S. introduce fellows to the latest craft brewing hops and ingredients techniques, equipment, and processes. Application Deadline is March 3, 2017 In order to be considered for training under the Cochran Fellowship Program, applicants must submit their completed application package (application and all supporting documents) to FAS Office of Agricultural Affairs no later than March 3, 2017.
the supply chain, from the field to the final retailer of processed organic products. Meetings will be combined with field visits to reinforce each stage of the process. This program would be particularly beneficial to Mexican regulators, certifiers, industry organizations, producers, cooperatives, retailers, and others involved in the organic sector. Climate Smart Agriculture – Working to bring science and other tools that can help adapt to changing weather conditions. To support the implementation of agricultural practices. To demonstrate the value of sustainable agricultural practices that benefit soil, air, and water quality. To learn about how USDA and land-grant colleges and universities work together to reach farmers through cooperative extension. The program will support Mexico in the creation of a climate hub. It will demonstrate how technology is used in food production and the communication skills needed to effectively relay how to implement mitigation and adaptation procedures. It will show how linked ag extension, land grant universities, and the private sector are in disseminating information. Adaptive agricultural practices can benefit soil, air, and water quality and at the same time increase resilience to climate change and other environmental threats. Communities and businesses that support climate-smart agriculture in turn are creating jobs and growing the rural economy. Restaurant Management To understand U.S. restaurant operations, regional cuisines, and trends. The week long program will provide an overview of restaurant functions, cooking and food marketing techniques, culinary engineering and chemistry, along with food production and retail trends in the United States. Craft Brewing Ingredients To about the advantages of using U.S. ingredients To increase exports of U.S. hops and ingredients The program will on the use of U.S. agricultural inputs for craft beer production: barley, malt, hops. It will also introduce fellows to the latest craft brewing techniques, equipment, and processes. Application Deadline is March 3, 2017 In order to be considered for training under the Cochran Fellowship Program, applicants must submit their completed application package (application and all supporting documents) to FAS Office of Agricultural Affairs no later than March 3, 2017.
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