The FFS Learning Workshop -- bringing together 68 participants from 16 countries

FIELD Indonesia staff assisting participants during registration.

A warm welcome to Indonesia during the Opening Session

Niels Roling of Wageningen University presenting an overview paper, analyzing the shift from technology transfer to FFS.

In his overview paper, Michel Pimbert of IIED links the micro to the macro – FFS and trade globalization.

The Workshop gave participants an opportunity to learn about diverse FFS experiences -- from livestock to advocacy.

Kevin Gallagher of FAO clarifies popular myths about FFS.

Paper presentors respond to questions during the general discussion.

Participants conquer the dance floor during the Welcome socials.

Dancing the night away – Indonesian style.

The field trip was a day of sharing and learning for participants and FFS groups in Central Java.

Participants listen to the briefing done by local FFS experts during the field trip.

A side trip to the beach marks the end of the field trip.

In the small-group discussion, a card exercise proves effective in generating ideas from participants.

African participants discuss FFS issues in their region.

Farmer-researchers explain results of their experiments during the resource-market session.

“Donors want to learn too,” said Ruben Puentes of The Rockefeller Foundation.

Participants brainstorm on options to sustain FFS and farmers’ learning process.

Taking the time to enjoy a cup of coffee in between the sessions.

Russ Dilts presenting the Workshop synthesis -- what has been learned and what still needs to be done toward further FFS development.

Prossy Isabikalu of Uganda sums up participants’ feedback during the closing program.

As the results of the Workshop evaluation revealed, it was a productive five-day learning event for everyone.