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Farmer Field Schools: Main lessons learned from Concern Worldwide’s experience in Sierra Leone
By Concern Worldwide at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
. Context Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are a non-formal adult education approach that combines experiential learning, community leadership, and action research to empower farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve productive and sustainable agriculture. The FFS approach was introduced by
Key takeaway “Grow a Healthy Crop” was established as the first guiding principle of the Integrated Pest Management programme and remains central to the FFS methodology.
Why this matters
The implementation of Farmer Field Schools in Sierra Leone by Concern Worldwide highlights the potential for non-formal adult education approaches to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in disaster-prone areas. By empowering farmers with knowledge and skills to manage their own fields, the FFS approach addresses the limitations of traditional agricultural extension systems, which often fail to account for local realities. The success of FFS in Sierra Leone can inform similar initiatives in other regions, particularly in areas vulnerable to food insecurity and ecological damage. The connection between sustainable agriculture and disaster relief is critical, as communities that are more resilient to environmental stresses are better equipped to withstand and recover from disasters. As Concern Worldwide and other organizations continue to refine the FFS approach, it will be essential to monitor its impact on agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and community resilience in the face of disasters.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Context Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are a non-formal adult education approach that combines experiential learning, community leadership, and action research to empower farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve productive and sustainable agriculture. The FFS approach was introduced by
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