American Farm School

For the support of an educational program, under the Center for Agricultural Entrepreneurship, that will offer a two-part curriculum aimed at preparing young people for an entrepreneurial career in the agro-food sector. The program will provide theoretical and practical training in agricultural techniques, as well training in the steps required for establishing a business.

Founded in 1904 by an American missionary, the American Farm School (AFS) provides formal and non-formal agricultural and environmental education at the primary, secondary, tertiary and adult levels, while promoting healthy, sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible agriculture systems through a learn-by-doing environment.