Purpose
TX ADT-V, in conjunction with USDA’s Mark Stull, hosted a second Agriculture Conference for the Agriculture Extension Agents and Agriculture Extension Interns for Ghazni Province at the request, and sponsored by, the Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (DAIL) Sultan Hussein.
Discussion
ADT-V and USDA conducted training on youth agricultural education, soil management, castration, vitamins and minerals needed for optimal livestock health, and care of goats during the winter.
Outcome
The agriculture professionals of Ghazni Province left with increased knowledge in livestock care and agricultural education for youth as well as with materials to help teach their local populations the same classes. The project was driven by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), and the responsibility for ongoing education programs will belong to the DAIL’s office. By developing a sustainable government in the agriculture sector the people will give more credibility to the officials and projects in their province and country. Agricultural output will increase because of the impact by the projects and consistency of everyday life (USG Goal 1.1)
This conference was a follow-up to a previously held agriculture conference held in November. The amount of attendees doubled to 48 for this conference despite winter weather conditions. This conference transferred the responsibility of hosting the conferences to the DAIL’s office, and was held off of FOB Ghazni. Questions were asked after each class, allowing an open forum for the exchange of information across districts, tribes, and areas of expertise.
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| SGM Muckleroy teaches a class on the importance of youth agricultural education and the tools available for the classes. |
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| Attendees take notes on the importance of castration and castration techniques. |
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