Volunteers wanted

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Small Farmers and Intensive Gardeners Needed


We were recently contacted by Frank Higdon, a representative from the Peace Corps. It turns out that the Peace Corps has an ongoing need for volunteers with agricultural knowledge, so we agreed to help spread the word. Frank said that even a few months' experience working on a farm can be put to good use in the Peace Corps. Since 1961, Peace Corps Volunteers have worked on projects all over the world to increase crop yields, expand crop diversity, and improve village farmers' processing and marketing techniques. Volunteers have helped communities address food shortages and poor nutrition by building school gardens, growing agricultural micro enterprises, hosting nutrition workshops and more (visit peacecorps.gov/foodsecurity). There is currently a pressing need for volunteers who have practical knowledge of sustainable farming techniques. So, whether you are just starting your career in agriculture, or looking for new career opportunities, you may want to think about joining the thousands of Americans who are serving abroad with the Peace Corps. For more information contact Frank Higdon and to fill out an online application, please visit www.peacecorps.gov. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old, but there is no upper age limit.