Training and extension

Organic agriculture is knowledge-intensive at every stage. Suitably prepared and efficiently distributed information is essential for producers, processors, trading companies, teachers, advisors, researchers and official bodies. FiBL supports training and advisory organizations, research institutions, NGOs and other service providers in developing countries. Activities include

• collating, editing, distributing and networking specialist knowledge, experience and research results,
• developing education and advisory tools, materials and documentation  (see publication list)
• developing teaching plans and training teachers, setting up competence centresand advisory services,
• the direct provision of services such as conversion planning, and the provision of advice on specialist areas of organic farming.