AGRINATURA Science Days will be held in Vienna, on 5 - 8 May 2014.The discussions will focus on how alliances between small-scale family farming and agricultural sciences can transform local and global food systems in ways that ensure food and nutrition security at all levels.
I am invited to contribute as a panel discussant to bring a youth perspective, on behalf of YPARD. We would like to discuss the role youth plays in small-scale farming and food poverty. It will be about reviewing the achievements and the unfinished agenda, and perhaps identify where the youth can or have made a difference and where they can contribute within the post 2015 framework.
Youth brings not only work force, but also new ideas and innovation into agriculture and small-scale farming. Results from research should also be used to show to public and private sectors how important it is to encourage and support youth in agriculture, be it through funding of education, start-ups, youth inclusive actions and policy making.
To point out the importance of these issues, I need you: I would like to refer to testimonials and concrete case studies from YPARD members during the discussions.
Hence, I am calling for YOUR feedback on these questions. Please dont hesitate to refer to your very own experience, by telling about some concrete situations you (or acquaintances) face:
Please tell me about your experience before Wednesday, 30 April. Leave a comment below this blog post (you need to log-in, first), or contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with subject : [AGRINATURA Science Days Youths Testimonial]
Very looking forward to hearing from you, collating and sharing your testimonials during AGRINATURA Science Days!
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