Market gardening, subsistence farming, fruit farming and forest management Master the agro-biological growing techniques for market gardening, subsistence farming, fruit farming, and forest management regarding major tropical plants. Master the different forms of organic fertilization (composting, organic fertilizers, green manure, etc.). Learn the effective order of operations for each plant and the different techniques of plowing and planting (making beds and nurseries, applying manure, sub-culturing or direct planting, upkeep after planting, and sub-culturing). Master the techniques of mulching, rotation, associated planting, and grafting. Learn and master the different methods of integrated protection of tropical plants against pests and parasites. Learn ox-driven plowing and mechanized farming. Animal Production Grasscutter (African giant bushrat), sheep, cattle, swine, quail, duck, turkey, geese, layers, broilers. Master the cycles of production and the management of each of the species. Learn how to choose different breeds, taking into account the objectives for which the animals are being raised. Identify the feed requirements of each of the animals. Know, identify, and eliminate the different diseases of each species Manage an animal production workshop - define the production objectives, determine the investments, record and analyze the results, and make the appropriate decisions. Fish Farming Tilapias, carpes, poissons-chats. Master the technical and business management of a fish-farming unit. Design and build a fish farming structure (ponds, basins, fish holes, etc). Master the production cycles of tilapia, carp, and catfish; know the stages of growth for each species and its reproduction. Master the reproduction cycles (mating, conditions of reproduction, ratios, etc). Master fish feeding using local resources (earthworms, maggots, termites, azolla etc.). Manage a fish farm - define production activities and record and analyze results. Know the nutritional needs of each species. Understand principles of nutrition. Know the nutritive values of raw materials and their conditions of use. Master the methods of feed formulation and the modes of use. Understand how to manage the stock of raw materials and composed feeds and ensure their proper preservation. Agricultural Food Processing Master the production of yogurt, ice cream, snacks, etc. Understand and utilize the different processing techniques for agricultural products: fruits (syrup, juice, jam, etc), oil-producing plants (soy milk, various types of oil), soaps, drying and smoking of meats, etc. Understand how to manage raw materials and processed feeds so as to ensure the proper packaging of products. Accounts Management Master a simple accounting system for a farm. Design and utilize follow-up materials. Determine and analyze the profitability of activities. Raising of Small Animals: snails, earthworms, local chickens, pigeons, guinea pigs. Craft Industry: soap making, dyeing, macramé weaving, essential oils and boiler-making. Renewable energy - Biogas production: Master the bioconversion of energy in plant and animal organic wastes into fuel (biogas) and into organic fertilizers (effluents). Mechanization Master mechanical plowing with motorized cultivators and the maintenance of motors. Ensure the maintenance of agricultural machines (mills, graters, etc). Select the appropriate equipment for your farm. Marketing Master sales techniques and understand the different policies for products and their prices. Learn about and be mindful of client management. Establishing Agricultural and Para-Agricultural Activities Create and manage your business. Innovate on the technical, organizational, and social levels to achieve a more modern production system. Develop your environment through your business plan.