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<p>
The ECHOcommunity app gives you access to many downloadable resources such
as PDFs and videos. You can download these files directly to your device
for reference in the field. You can also share these files with people in
your community. It is possible to share resources from this app with
others even when you don’t have Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection!
</p>
<h2>
<img
alt="Android to Android Share"
class="none one_quarter"
sizes="(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw"
src="https://images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=200"
srcset="https://images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=2000 2000w,"
/>Sharing between two Android devices:
</h2>
<p>
If both you and the person you want to send a file to have a supported
Android device, you can use Android’s built-in Nearby Share feature.
If Nearby Share is not installed on your Android device and you have
Android 6 or above, you can add Nearby Share from the Google Play
Store. If Nearby Share is not an option for your Android
device, see below for <em
>Sharing between devices when the above options aren’t possible</em
> .
</p>
<br />
<br />
<h2>
<img
alt="Apple To Apple Share"
class="none one_quarter"
sizes="(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw"
src="https://images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=200"
srcset="https://images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=2000 2000w,"
/>Sharing between two Apple devices:
</h2>
<p>
If you both have an Apple device, you can use Apple’s built-in Airdrop
feature.
</p>
<br />
<br />
<p>
<img
alt="Android to Apple Share"
class="none one_quarter"
sizes="(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw"
src="https://images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=200"
srcset="https://images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=2000 2000w,"
/>
</p>
<h2>Sharing between devices when the above options aren’t possible:</h2>
<p>
Currently, the above options only work between devices that are very
similar. When these won’t work, and you don’t have Wi-Fi connection or
data service, there are popular third-party options that are widely used.
You may see people in your area using apps such as SHAREit, Xender, Zapya,
or WhatsApp.
</p>
<p>
It’s important to know what apps people use in your area so you can
already have them installed before you leave your internet connection.
</p>
<hr />
<h2>
<img
alt="Share Icons Overlapped"
class="left one_quarter"
sizes="(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw"
src="https://images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=200"
srcset="https://images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=2000 2000w,"
/>How to share a file:
</h2>
<p>
When you want to share a file, open it in your library and click the share
icon.
</p>
<p>
A screen will appear that lists your options. You should see any
third-party apps you’ve installed here. Make sure the other person has the
same sharing option open, and click on the app icon.
</p>
</article>
</div>

<div id='"resource_body'" class='"col-sm-9'>">
<article class='"template_default'><p>">
<p>
The ECHOcommunity app gives you access to many downloadable resources such
as PDFs and videos. You can download these files directly to your device
for reference in the field. You can also share these files with people in
your community. It is possible to share resources from this app with
others even when you don’t have Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection!</p><h2><img
</p>
<h2>
<img
alt='"Android to Android Share'"
class='"none one_quarter'"
sizes='"(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw'"
src='"https://images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=200'"
srcset='"https://images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/b173358f-bb10-4712-9715-c27066a0f43e/AndroidtoAndroid.png?w=2000 2000w,'"
/>Sharing between two Android devices:</h2><p>
</h2>
<p>
If both you and the person you want to send a file to have a supported
Android device, you can use Android’s built-in Nearby Share feature.&nbsp;
If Nearby Share is not installed on your Android device and you have
Android 6 or above, you can add Nearby Share from the Google Play
Store.&nbsp; &nbsp; If Nearby Share is not an option for your Android
device, see below for&nbsp;<em <em
>Sharing between devices when the above options aren’t possible</em>&nbsp;.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><img
> .
</p>
<br />
<br />
<h2>
<img
alt='"Apple To Apple Share'"
class='"none one_quarter'"
sizes='"(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw'"
src='"https://images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=200'"
srcset='"https://images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/ada04ac9-7501-486b-bcb4-385053b326e1/AppleToApple.png?w=2000 2000w,'"
/>Sharing between two Apple devices:</h2><p>
</h2>
<p>
If you both have an Apple device, you can use Apple’s built-in Airdrop
feature.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
</p>
<br />
<br />
<p>
<img
alt='"Android to Apple Share'"
class='"none one_quarter'"
sizes='"(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw'"
src='"https://images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=200'"
srcset='"https://images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/6917437c-0051-4dfc-a4b9-7303cafe01b0/Other.png?w=2000 2000w,'></p>"
/>
</p>
<h2>Sharing between devices when the above options aren’t possible:</h2><p>
<p>
Currently, the above options only work between devices that are very
similar. When these won’t work, and you don’t have Wi-Fi connection or
data service, there are popular third-party options that are widely used.
You may see people in your area using apps such as SHAREit, Xender, Zapya,
or WhatsApp.</p><p>
</p>
<p>
It’s important to know what apps people use in your area so you can
already have them installed before you leave your internet connection.</p><hr><h2><img
</p>
<hr />
<h2>
<img
alt='"Share Icons Overlapped'"
class='"left one_quarter'"
sizes='"(max-width:768px) 100vw, 15vw'"
src='"https://images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=200'"
srcset='"https://images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=200 200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=400 400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=600 600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=800 800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1000 1000w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1200 1200w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1400 1400w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1600 1600w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=1800 1800w, https: //images.echocommunity.org/1dcf38c7-79ff-4142-8b33-14442374b8c5/shareicons.png?w=2000 2000w,'"
/>How to share a file:</h2><p>
</h2>
<p>
When you want to share a file, open it in your library and click the share icon.&nbsp;</p><p>
icon.
</p>
<p>
A screen will appear that lists your options. You should see any
third-party apps you’ve installed here. Make sure the other person has the
same sharing option open, and click on the app icon.
</p>
</article>
</div>

<p>
ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training
and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, ECHO has regional
impact centers around the world working to connect small-scale farmers, and
those working to eliminate world hunger, with essential resources and each
other. The ECHO international headquarters is located on a tropical
agriculture research and demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity.org, ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate
technology training and resources to development workers in more than 165
countries. These resources represent a vast knowledge base of practical
information, experienced technical support, and an extensive seed bank focused
on highly beneficial underutilized plants.
</p>
<p>
ECHO also works to identify, validate, document, and disseminate best
practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity and events worldwide, ECHO creates opportunities for
field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience,
ideas, and encouragement.
</p>
<h2>What is ECHO?</h2>
<p>
Children, women, and men worldwide experience hunger and malnutrition due to a
variety of resource, climate, and social issues. The need for sustainable
solutions to improve food security has never been greater.
</p>
<p>
ECHO exists for one major reason, to help those working internationally with
the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture. We do this
in three ways:
</p>
<h3>ECHO's Core Services:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Education and Training
<ul>
<li>Internship Programs</li>
<li>Hands-On Experience</li>
<li>Formal Education</li>
<li>Workshops</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Innovative Options
<ul>
<li>Publications such as ECHO Development Notes</li>
<li>Technical support through the Technical Response Unit</li>
<li>Seeds of underutilized crops</li>
<li>Agricultural Technical Documents</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Networking
<ul>
<li>Conferences, Symposia and Forums Worldwide</li>
<li>Correspondence</li>
<li>Strategic Partnerships</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>How To Use ECHOcommunity.org</h2>
<p>
ECHOcommunity is a membership community that provides access to nearly all of
ECHO's resources online, as well as communications tools to help development
workers connect with each other.
</p>
<p>
As a collaborative environment, it is important that members contribute by
asking and answering questions, rating and contributing resources, and by
sharing what they have learned while implementing agricultural and development
techniques in the field.
</p>
<p>
Membership is required to access certain areas of ECHOcommunity.org such as
the ECHO seed bank, submission of questions and comments in ECHO
Conversations, and questions directed to the ECHO Technical Response Unit.
ECHOcommunity.org has moved to an Open Access format effective May 2018 for
all documents and links except as noted.
<a href="https://www.echocommunity.org/pages/features">
View a list of features here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Membership is free to all, and special benefits are offered to development
workers who are working internationally.
</p>

<p>
ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training
and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, ECHO has regional
impact centers around the world working to connect small-scale farmers, and
those working to eliminate world hunger, with essential resources and each
other. The ECHO international headquarters is located on a tropical
agriculture research and demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity.org, ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate
technology training and resources to development workers in more than 165
countries. These resources represent a vast knowledge base of practical
information, experienced technical support, and an extensive seed bank focused
on highly beneficial underutilized plants.
</p>
<p>
ECHO also works to identify, validate, document, and disseminate best
practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity and events worldwide, ECHO creates opportunities for
field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience,
ideas, and encouragement.
</p>
<h2>What is ECHO?</h2>
<p>
Children, women, and men worldwide experience hunger and malnutrition due to a
variety of resource, climate, and social issues. The need for sustainable
solutions to improve food security has never been greater.
</p>
<p>
ECHO exists for one major reason, to help those working internationally with
the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture. We do this
in three ways:
</p>
<h3>ECHO's Core Services:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Education and Training
<ul>
<li>Internship Programs</li>
<li>Hands-On Experience</li>
<li>Formal Education</li>
<li>Workshops</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Innovative Options
<ul>
<li>Publications such as ECHO Development Notes</li>
<li>Technical support through the Technical Response Unit</li>
<li>Seeds of underutilized crops</li>
<li>Agricultural Technical Documents</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Networking
<ul>
<li>Conferences, Symposia and Forums Worldwide</li>
<li>Correspondence</li>
<li>Strategic Partnerships</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>How To Use ECHOcommunity.org</h2>
<p>
ECHOcommunity is a membership community that provides access to nearly all of
ECHO's resources online, as well as communications tools to help development
workers connect with each other.
</p>
<p>
As a collaborative environment, it is important that members contribute by
asking and answering questions, rating and contributing resources, and by
sharing what they have learned while implementing agricultural and development
techniques in the field.
</p>
<p>
Membership is required to access certain areas of ECHOcommunity.org such as
the ECHO seed bank, submission of questions and comments in ECHO
Conversations, and questions directed to the ECHO Technical Response Unit.
ECHOcommunity.org has moved to an Open Access format effective May 2018 for
all documents and links except as noted.
<a href="https://www.echocommunity.org/pages/features">
View a list of features here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Membership is free to all, and special benefits are offered to development
workers who are working internationally.
</p>

<p>
ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training
and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, ECHO has regional
impact centers around the world working to connect small-scale farmers, and
those working to eliminate world hunger, with essential resources and each
other. The ECHO international headquarters is located on a tropical
agriculture research and demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity.org, ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate
technology training and resources to development workers in more than 165
countries. These resources represent a vast knowledge base of practical
information, experienced technical support, and an extensive seed bank focused
on highly beneficial underutilized plants.
</p>
<p>
ECHO also works to identify, validate, document, and disseminate best
practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity and events worldwide, ECHO creates opportunities for
field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience,
ideas, and encouragement.
</p>
<h2>What is ECHO?</h2>
<p>
Children, women, and men worldwide experience hunger and malnutrition due to a
variety of resource, climate, and social issues. The need for sustainable
solutions to improve food security has never been greater.
</p>
<p>
ECHO exists for one major reason, to help those working internationally with
the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture. We do this
in three ways:
</p>
<h3>ECHO's Core Services:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Education and Training
<ul>
<li>Internship Programs</li>
<li>Hands-On Experience</li>
<li>Formal Education</li>
<li>Workshops</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Innovative Options
<ul>
<li>Publications such as ECHO Development Notes</li>
<li>Technical support through the Technical Response Unit</li>
<li>Seeds of underutilized crops</li>
<li>Agricultural Technical Documents</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Networking
<ul>
<li>Conferences, Symposia and Forums Worldwide</li>
<li>Correspondence</li>
<li>Strategic Partnerships</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>How To Use ECHOcommunity.org</h2>
<p>
ECHOcommunity is a membership community that provides access to nearly all of
ECHO's resources online, as well as communications tools to help development
workers connect with each other.
</p>
<p>
As a collaborative environment, it is important that members contribute by
asking and answering questions, rating and contributing resources, and by
sharing what they have learned while implementing agricultural and development
techniques in the field.
</p>
<p>
Membership is required to access certain areas of ECHOcommunity.org such as
the ECHO seed bank, submission of questions and comments in ECHO
Conversations, and questions directed to the ECHO Technical Response Unit.
ECHOcommunity.org has moved to an Open Access format effective May 2018 for
all documents and links except as noted.
<a href="https://www.echocommunity.org/pages/features">
View a list of features here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Membership is free to all, and special benefits are offered to development
workers who are working internationally.
</p>

<p>
ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training
and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, ECHO has regional
impact centers around the world working to connect small-scale farmers, and
those working to eliminate world hunger, with essential resources and each
other. The ECHO international headquarters is located on a tropical
agriculture research and demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity.org, ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate
technology training and resources to development workers in more than 165
countries. These resources represent a vast knowledge base of practical
information, experienced technical support, and an extensive seed bank focused
on highly beneficial underutilized plants.
</p>
<p>
ECHO also works to identify, validate, document, and disseminate best
practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology.
</p>
<p>
Through ECHOcommunity and events worldwide, ECHO creates opportunities for
field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience,
ideas, and encouragement.
</p>

<h2>What is ECHO?</h2>

<p>
Children, women, and men worldwide experience hunger and malnutrition due to a
variety of resource, climate, and social issues. The need for sustainable
solutions to improve food security has never been greater.
</p>
<p>
ECHO exists for one major reason, to help those working internationally with
the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture. We do this
in three ways:
</p>

<h3>ECHO's Core Services:</h3>

<ul>
<li>
Education and Training
<ul>
<li>Internship Programs</li>
<li>Hands-On Experience</li>
<li>Formal Education</li>
<li>Workshops</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Innovative Options
<ul>
<li>Publications such as ECHO Development Notes</li>
<li>Technical support through the Technical Response Unit</li>
<li>Seeds of underutilized crops</li>
<li>Agricultural Technical Documents</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Networking
<ul>
<li>Conferences, Symposia and Forums Worldwide</li>
<li>Correspondence</li>
<li>Strategic Partnerships</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

<h2>How To Use ECHOcommunity.org</h2>

<p>
ECHOcommunity is a membership community that provides access to nearly all of
ECHO's resources online, as well as communications tools to help development
workers connect with each other.
</p>
<p>
As a collaborative environment, it is important that members contribute by
asking and answering questions, rating and contributing resources, and by
sharing what they have learned while implementing agricultural and development
techniques in the field.
</p>
<p>
Membership is required to access certain areas of ECHOcommunity.org such as
the ECHO seed bank, submission of questions and comments in ECHO
Conversations, and questions directed to the ECHO Technical Response Unit.
ECHOcommunity.org has moved to an Open Access format effective May 2018 for
all documents and links except as noted.
<a href="https://www.echocommunity.org/pages/features" >
View a list of features here.
</a >
</p>
<p>
Membership is free to all, and special benefits are offered to development
workers who are working internationally.
</p>