COCHRAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2014
The Directorate: Sector Education and Training invites interested and eligible officials to
participate in the Cochran Fellowship Programme for 2014.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the initiation of the
application process for the Cochran Fellowship Programme. The programme provides
short term US-based food and agricultural training opportunities for senior and mid-level
specialists and administrators for public and private sectors who are involved with
agricultural trade, agribusiness development, management, policy and marketing.
The Cochran Fellowship Programme offers short-term opportunities, mostly ranging from
2 (two) to 3 (three) weeks depending on the objectives of the programme. Training
takes place in the United States.
Targeted training areas for 2014:
The following training programmes are available:
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Zero Hunger Programme/Agricultural Policy: Supporting Emerging
Farmers with Developing School Gardens to Support Nutrition: To
support government and private sector officials, along with small-scale
farmers to empower the emerging farm sector in the implementation of
effective policies and practices to ensure greater participate
Aquaculture: To expose participants of the production and benefits of
aquaculture for job creation and food security.
Artificial Insemination: The programme will strengthen developing and
commercial farmer understanding of artificial insemination practices and
benefits based on the utilization of U.S. genetics.
Biotech GM Crop Production: To expose government and private
participants to the agricultural biotechnology in the U.S. industry how biotech
crops are produces and learn about benefits to agricultural productivity, food
security and including the importance of science-based rule making for
allowing trade in biotech commodity.
Interested officials are required to fill in the attached application form. Please note the
deadline for submission of completed application forms are on or before 27 September
2013.
Completed application forms and attachments may be addressed to Jacky Smit at:
20 Steve Biko Street (V block Ground Floor 12)
Tel: 012 319 7019
Fax: 012 319 6851
E-mail: JackyS@daff.gov.za