Interactive Learning

On a “cold” 65°F morning of the harmattan season in northern Ghana, the windows and doors are closed to the classroom of the shivering agriculture students. Still, as I pass by the class, I am spotted through the window cracks and the students shout, “Mr. Matthew, teach us!” Upon entering the class, I find half […]

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Evenings in Semanyhia

At the end of most days, I take a short walk up the slightly inclined path from the teachers bungalow where I live to the main road and community. I pass through the bush and by a couple small farms before I make it to where the majority of the people live in the small […]

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ACM Nicaragua: Call for Applicants

AgriCorps Member, Nicaragua Job Description:  The AgriCorps Member will work in close partnership and support the work of the Fabretto organization to further establish agriculture education and 4-S programs in rural schools and communities in Nicaragua. AgriCorps and Fabretto will both support and guide the work of the AgriCorps Member throughout the term. The AgriCorps […]

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A Family Passion

It’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle. It’s more than a family business, it’s a family passion. Dairy farming is a way of life. While I was growing up in the little Canadian town of Lacombe, our dairy barn was literally in our backyard. I knew exactly where I could locate my dad at midnight, 8 […]

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