Field Trip #1

ECHO Fieldtrip

As we embarked on our first class fieldtrip, I was excited to see what they day would hold. Upon arriving and being introduced to the organization, I was anxious to see just how they were able to accomplish the things they had shown in the introductory video. As we walked through the working farm, I enjoyed the visual aids they had created to demonstrate how the organization teaches people to do things such as cook and filter water. I found it fascinating that they were able to simulate six different climates in such a small area to show just what kind of things they could grow and maintain in different parts of the world. I was also shocked to learn that most of the organization was run by interns and volunteers meaning that these people were kind enough to donate their time in an effort to help others. I found the information on how they were able to grow such a diverse amount of agriculture since I myself have had little experience growing even the simplest of plants. I feel that in my own life I would like to be able to grow my own food but realistically I do not think I would have the time or patience to actually go through with it. Overall I thought that this fieldtrip was very insightful and it gives me a whole new perspective on the way other people live and the hard work this organization puts in an effort to feed the poor.

“Give a man a fish and you’ll feed him for a day
Teach a man to fish and you’ll feed him for a lifetime…”

Offical Website: http://www.echonet.org/

YouTube video of an ECHO presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JZMp4pE1bY