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SUMMARY:Aquaponics in Action: From System Design to Successful Operation
DESCRIPTION:🌱🐟💧 What if you could grow fish and crops in one system? \n\n\n\nWelcome to the world of Aquaponics — where innovation meets sustainability! ♻️🌿 \n\n\n\nJoin us for the CCRAF 2026 Special Edition – Part 2 and discover how this powerful system is transforming agriculture across the Caribbean and beyond. \n\n\n\nAquaponics in Action: From System Design to Successful Operation\n\n\n\n👩🏽‍🏫 Presenter: Ms. Mia AvrilAquaculture Manager\, Cape Eleuthera Institute (The Bahamas) \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM AST💻 Live via Zoom \n\n\n\n🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/CCRAF-SE-P2-2026 \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn:✔️ How aquaponics systems are designed✔️ Key components for successful operation✔️ How to troubleshoot common challenges✔️ What it takes to start your own aquaponics venture \n\n\n\nPerfect for farmers\, entrepreneurs\, students\, and innovators looking to build resilient\, efficient food systems. \n\n\n\nThis is your chance to explore a system that combines fish farming + crop production into one sustainable business model! \n\n\n\nShare with someone interested in sustainable farming or agri-business! \n\n\n\n📩 For more information:🌐 https://ccraf.iica.int📧 ccraf@iica.int🔗 https://linktr.ee/ccrafcaribbean
URL:https://ccraf.iica.int/event/aquaponics-in-action-from-system-design-to-successful-operation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dominica:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dominica:20260506T110000
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SUMMARY:Why Soil Changes Everything: Reframing Soil as the Foundation of Climate \, Food and Water Systems\, and Development
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS BIG. THIS IS DIFFERENT. THIS IS WHERE IT ALL CONNECTS. 🌱🔥 \n\n\n\nWhat if the future of climate\, food\, and water security starts with something we often overlook… SOIL? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a powerful\, storytelling-driven global conversation: \n\n\n\n🎯 Africa–Caribbean (Afri-Car) Connect | Part 1 – “Why Soil Changes Everything” \n\n\n\n📅 May 6\, 2026⏰ 09:00–11:00 AST | 16:00–18:00 EAT💻 Live on Zoom🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/Afri-Car-Connect-P12026 \n\n\n\nWhy you should be there:Discover soil as a living system driving climate & water cyclesGet a reality check on food systems and sustainabilityLearn how restoration & policy can unlock transformationEngage in a dynamic panel + LIVE Q&AParticipate in interactive polls & discussions \n\n\n\nFeaturing Global Voices: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Chaney St. Martin (IICA)\n\n\n\nMercy Karunditu (Trees for the Future)\n\n\n\nRico Rau (Save Soil)\n\n\n\nModerated by Marete Selvin (Allure of the Soil)\n\n\n\n\n🌎 From Africa to the Caribbean—this is where knowledge meets action. \n\n\n\n👉 Register NOW. Bring your team. Share with your network. \n\n\n\n📩 ccraf@iica.int🔗 https://linktr.ee/ccrafcaribbean📱 @ccrafcaribbean \n\n\n\n#CCRAF2026 #SoilHealth #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #AfriCarConnect #SustainableAgriculture #SoilMatters
URL:https://ccraf.iica.int/event/why-soil-changes-everything-reframing-soil-as-the-foundation-of-climate-food-and-water-systems-and-development/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Dominica
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dominica:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dominica:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T111113
CREATED:20260508T160732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T160733Z
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SUMMARY:𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 – 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫
DESCRIPTION:𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 – 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫May 18 – 22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n𝑪𝑪𝑹𝑨𝑭 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝑶𝑨𝑫 and bringing resilient agriculture to communities across Grenada! \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 & 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚” The Caribbean Climate Resilient Agriculture Forum (CCRAF)\, in collaboration with IICA Grenada\, is moving beyond the virtual space to create real impact where it matters most — in schools\, farms\, communities\, institutions\, and agricultural networks throughout the island. \n\n\n\nGet ready for an exciting week filled with innovation\, collaboration\, learning\, and hands-on engagement designed to inspire action and strengthen resilience across the agricultural sector. \n\n\n\n𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:🔸 Practical demonstrations in schools and home gardens🔸 Soil and water management training🔸 Youth in Agriculture engagement activities🔸 Stakeholder and partnership meetings🔸 Farm visits and technical discussions🔸 Resilience and sustainable agriculture solutions🔸 Media outreach and public awareness activities \n\n\n\n𝑪𝑪𝑹𝑨𝑭 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝑶𝑨𝑫 is all about connecting people\, sharing practical solutions\, building partnerships\, and empowering communities to take action for a stronger\, more food-secure Caribbean. \n\n\n\nWe are calling on:☞ CCRAF Participants☞ Farmers & Extension Officers☞ Youth & Students☞ Agricultural Entrepreneurs☞ NGOs & Community Groups☞ Government Agencies☞ Private Sector Organizations☞ Development Partners & Institutions \n\n\n\n…𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 as we continue translating resilient agriculture knowledge into meaningful action! \n\n\n\n🤝 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝑪𝑹𝑨𝑭 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝑶𝑨𝑫? \n\n\n\n📣 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 and help us turn knowledge into impact! \n\n\n\n📧 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: ccraf@iica.int🌐 CCRAF Website▶️ CCRAF YouTube Channel🔗 CCRAF Linktree
URL:https://ccraf.iica.int/event/%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%91%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%85-%f0%9d%90%a8%f0%9d%90%a7-%f0%9d%90%ad%f0%9d%90%a1%f0%9d%90%9e-%f0%9d%90%91%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%83-%f0%9d%90%86/
LOCATION:Grenada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dominica:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dominica:20260518T100000
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SUMMARY:CCRAF on the ROAD Grenada Chapter Launch
DESCRIPTION:Are you READY Grenada??? \n\n\n\nCCRAF on the ROAD is here for a week of exciting and hands-on initiatives. \n\n\n\nJoin us on this Journey..
URL:https://ccraf.iica.int/event/ccraf-on-the-road-grenada-chapter-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dominica:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dominica:20260608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T111113
CREATED:20260605T212500Z
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SUMMARY:ADOPT Caribbean Project Closing
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the successful conclusion of the ADOPT Caribbean Project: Soil Health for Climate-Resilient Agriculture! \n\n\n\nOver the past few months\, this initiative has helped strengthen climate-smart farming practices\, improve soil health\, and support more resilient agricultural systems across the Caribbean. \n\n\n\nBe part of this exciting event as we Celebrate key achievements\, Hear inspiring success stories from Guyana\, Jamaica\, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines\, Explore the future of sustainable agriculture in the region\, Connect with agricultural experts\, partners\, and stakeholders \n\n\n\n Date: Monday\, June 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\n Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM AST (GMT-4) \n\n\n\n Venue: Orange Hill Biotechnology Centre\, St. Vincent & the Grenadines \n\n\n\n Join virtually: https://tinyurl.com/ADOPTClosing \n\n\n\nTogether\, let’s celebrate the people\, partnerships\, and innovations helping to build a more resilient Caribbean food system! \n\n\n\n#ADOPTCaribbean#SoilHealth#ClimateSmartAgriculture#ClimateResilience#SustainableAgriculture#CaribbeanAgriculture#FoodSecurity#IICA#CaribbeanDevelopment
URL:https://ccraf.iica.int/event/adopt-caribbean-project-closing/
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