The field schools in the national institute of forestry, agricultural and livestock research

Abstract

One of the objectives of the National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research (INIFAP) is to promote and support the transfer of forestry, agricultural and livestock knowledge and technologies, according to the priority needs and demands of producers and society, as well as How to contribute to the training of human resources. To achieve this goal, according to Cadena et al 2015, INIFAP has implemented 14 technology transfer models, from those linear schemes from abroad, to participatory methods, such as the Livestock Groups Technology Validation and Transfer model (GGAVATT) and Experimental Producer, among others. He highlights that, in the southeastern region of Mexico, a paradigm shift has been marked with the Field Schools. Regarding this last model, this article describes the process by which the INIFAP research staff began to use the Field Schools model in the training of technicians and producers and the process of methodological adaptation to be used as a model of training, as well as some experiences of its use in different entities and contexts, and finally the perspectives that are displayed with its application.