Collaborative Change Communication » All Posts http://www.cccomdev.org/forums/forum/community-latin-america/feed/ Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:07:10 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.9 en-US http://www.cccomdev.org/forums/topic/abandoning-agriculture-a-common-trend-among-families/#post-2431 <![CDATA[Abandoning agriculture: A common trend among families]]> http://www.cccomdev.org/forums/topic/abandoning-agriculture-a-common-trend-among-families/#post-2431 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:42:01 +0000 Trina Leah Mendoza In a regional forum on Rural Communication Services and Family Farming held on July 7, 2022, the abandonment of field work among young farmers in pursuit of alternative careers was reported. The lack of agricultural work opportunities and appreciation for women in the field have contributed to the decline in the agricultural workforce.

Strengthening the peasant identity is needed through the promotion of adequate training techniques and the development of a systematic approach for knowledge sharing.

How is your organization encouraging young people to continue farming? Share your experiences and stories with us by commenting on the thread below. We look forward to hearing your stories!

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