| Program Schedule
First International Conference on Financially Self-Sufficient Schools
San Francisco Agricultural School, Paraguay, December 4th-6th, 2007
2007 Conference Theme: Integrating Entrepreneurship into Agricultural Education
Within the overall conference theme, discussion will focus primarily on three broad topics:
- Financially Self-Sufficient Schools: Rewarding Examples
- Transforming Curricula: Integrating Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Education
- Reaching Out: Meeting Needs and Achieving Impact
An outline of the conference structure is given below.
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Day One:
Tuesday 4th December |
08.00 – 12.30
12.30 – 13.30
13.30 – 16.00
16.00 – 16.30
16.30 – 18.15
18.30
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ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
LUNCH
OPENING SESSION
Welcome address
Keynote speakers on Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Education
COFFEE BREAK
EDUCATION THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF - THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Keynote speakers from leading Financially Self-Sufficient Schools in Africa
NOCHE PARAGUAYA
Traditional Paraguayan barbecue with performance by local musicians
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Day Two:
Wednesday 5th December |
08.00 – 09.00
09.00 – 10.30
10.30 - 11.00
11.30 – 13.00
13.00 – 14.00
14.00 – 15.00
15.00 – 16.30
17.00 |
BREAKFAST
PANEL SESSION
Topic I
COFFEE BREAK
PANEL SESSION
Topic II
LUNCH
BREAKOUT SESSION I
PANEL SESSION
Topic III
EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS
Buffet dinner followed by program of interactive entertainment (!)
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Day Three:
Thursday 6th December |
08.00 – 09.00
09.00 – 11.00
11.00 – 11.30
11.30 – 13.00
13.00 - |
BREAKFAST
BREAKOUT SESSION III
BREAKOUT SESSION IV
COFFEE BREAK
CLOSING SESSION
AWARDS PRESENTATION
CLOSING REMARKS
LUNCH & DEPARTURE
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Full details of session titles and speakers will be available closer to the conference dates.
Note: Delegates with additional time may be interested in the following events which will take place immediately before and after the conference.
 GROW BIOINTENSIVE: An Introduction
Monday 3rd December: 10am – 4pm
GROW BIOINTENSIVE is the small-scale, organic, food-raising system developed by Ecology Action (California, USA) which is in use at the San Francisco Agricultural School. The method emphasizes not only how to produce organic food, but also how to assure long-term soil fertility. Its design involves using the smallest spaces possible to produce a wholesome, complete diet, and compost materials for soil fertility, and to generate a modest income. Find out more about this sustainable approach to small-scale agriculture and how it could benefit you in this one-day intensive course.
Price: $35.
 Wonders of the World: Iguazu & Itaipu
Thursday 6th December, 11pm –Friday 7th December, 8pm
Excursion to one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, the Iguazu Falls**, and from there to a man-made wonder, the Itaipu Dam – the second largest in the world. To catch these attractions at their best in the early morning, participants will travel overnight leaving late on the Thursday, returning to the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion late on the Friday.
Price: $95*
*Additional days do not need to be paid for in advance. However, please indicate if you would be interested in a place on either of these on your registration form.
**As the Iguazu Falls are best seen from the Brazilian side, delegates wishing to take part in this excursion will need ensure they have a valid tourist visa for Brazil in advance.
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