Central State University Wilberforce
Ohio–sustainable Agriculture Practices
Professor Mr. Sharath Krishna from Central University in Wilberforce, Ohio, USA approached Oasis Foundation to introduce Sustainable Agriculture practices of India to the students virtually. A module was developed to introduce different aspects of Sustainable Agriculture like soil and water conservation, mixed cropping, green manuring, different type of compost making, organic pesticide, live hedge and other allied activities.
Progressive farmers from different locations, who practices sustainable agriculture, were identified. They were interviewed and their knowledge on the topics recorded and were shared with students virtually in knowledge sessions. At the end of the program the farmers were felicitated for their knowledge contribution.