Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development
Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Dual degree program was offered by Cornell’s Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and State Agricultural University’ (SAU’s) Master of Technology (M. Tech.) programs. Through this program, the students acquired two degrees in five semesters and were trained adequately to engage in rural development that could bring sustainable gains in agriculture and rural industry through enterprise
Improving Agricultural Productivity of Small and Marginal Farmers by erecting community solar fence Sangareddy in Hathnoora Mandal, Telangana, India CSFD, with an intention to improve the agricultural productivity of small and marginal farmers and make renewable energy available to the grassroots, has implemented the project of laying a community solar fence on identified stretches of
CSFD has organized a district-level convergence meet with key purpose to impart knowledge to farmers on region-wise government schemes, subsidies and technologies in agriculture and allied sectors. Post convergence meet, 30 farmers have geared up to revive livestock farming. A veterinary camp was organized to create awareness and also to examine the health of existing
To improve the farmers access to farm advisory, CSFD has trained and registered farmers in Paniyal and Badampet villages in Sangareddy, Telangana on Annapurna Kissan Prasara Seva (AKPS) application. Through AKPS farmers can receive information on agronomy, plant protection, horticulture, animal science, home science, dairy, etc., with location specific information in local language for free.
CSFD has organized a training program for youth on Agriculture and allied sectors in collaboration with Aurobindo Pharma Foundation and PJTSAU at the agriculture research station, Tornala, Siddipet.
Providing pragmatic orientation on agriculture and allied sectors through various field-based learning exposure is the key focus of the CSFD's youth training program.
Good to see the involvement of youth during the group activities conducted as a part of their training program. The young boys and girls shared their ideas on agribusiness.
A youth training program on agriculture and allied sector was concluded on 29th February at PJTSAU. The young boys and girls reflected how this training has strengthened their knowledge of agriculture and allied fields and now they are motivated to implement the learnings into practices with great zest.
~Training program for rural youth of Sangareddy district during 24-29 Feb 2020~ Hyderabad, 21st February 2020: Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development extensively works towards improving agricultural productivity of small and marginal farmers’ in villages of Telangana and thereby enhancing their socio-economic conditions. As part of our initiatives to retain youth in agriculture, CSFD with technical