Country Lebanon

Year 2015

Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are based on an innovative, participatory and interactive learning approach in which farmers are empowered to direct the learning process. Groups of 25-35 farmers meet regularly to consult and make decisions on project implementation, with the support of facilitators. Within the project funded by DFID, FAO provided materials to build chicken coops following national biosecurity and biosafety regulations, prior to the arrival of the hens. 25 poultry Farmer Field Schools, were established, 40 000 laying hens and a four month supply of feed were distributed to 1500 beneficiaries. Part of the egg production will help the beneficiaries to cover the dietary needs of their families and the other part will be sold to increase their income and cover the running expenses of the chicken coop, including for the purchase of extra feed.