Reconstructing agricultural production for food security in Haiti

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2010

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This presentation describes the diminishing agricultural productivity in Haiti and argues that it will take a serious, long-term effort to achieve sustainable food security in Haiti. The challenge Haiti confronts is building the networks and trust (social capital) that assure sustainable food security.

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Participatory processes, Training, Conservation agriculture, Adult education, Social learning, Experiential learning, Social capital, Institutional capacity building, Sustainable agriculture, Haiti, Food security, Agricultural production techniques, Port-au-prince, Adaptive management, Farm/Enterprise Scale Governance

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Presented at the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society's panel presentation: Lessons from the past, challenges ahead for the new Haiti, Virginia Tech, 10 February 2010