Agricultural Science - Africa and Diaspora by Ashlie West

This was one of the youth presentations at the Sixth Region Diaspora Caucus (SRDC) in September, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Its focus is on Agricultural Science and its importance in the liberation and sustaining of Africa and the Diaspora. The presenter is Ashlie West who has a graduate degree in NGO's and is well into attaining a second degree in Agricultural Science. Key points are to inspire African youth to focus on the sciences as a sure way of achieving the goals the African Union has envisioned. Also, other countries and peoples are quickly buying and leasing vast tracks of Africa's land for growing cash crops for other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Japan, European nations and others. We as African Diaspora peoples are not in the game, by comparison. Black farmers in America have spent many years fighting a US government while increasingly losing millions of acres of farmland. Why not turn that expertise and energy into productive enterprise on the continent of Africa?

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[thejonesbunch]

TWest thanks for this video, I wish so much i'd know this 10 years ago, i became enligthed last year after losing material good.

[AfriSynergy]

@thejonesbunch

What matters is that you know now. We have lots of work to do and now could never be a better time.

[thejonesbunch]

@AfriSynergy Is she your daughter? I've remmember you post that you have a daughter enrolled in Agriculture. I will keep eyes on her and hope soon i will be albe to cooperate. She will be able to implement her knowledge from Arizona with development in farming in Africa and (Quilombos) villages in brazil.

That sound fantastic.

[AfriSynergy]

@thejonesbunch

Yes, this is the youngest daughter. She's graduated with degree in Agriculture Crop Science. Currently, doing work with USDA.

[Azzaiel]

wow i am planning this, my own children though.

[AfriSynergy]

Very good, this way you multiply yourself if they are taught and guided in the right way.

[thejonesbunch]

@AfriSynergy You r right.

[bhstwo]

Hey whats up! I loved your channel!

Its cool. Check out mine! Stay in touch. Hope you got my friend request! Maybe you can sub thanks This is for everybody that see this

[Azzaiel]

they can keep out, thta was our downfall the last 3 times

europe brought it's problems to the world

[AfriSynergy]

I'm certain she will be of aid in huge way. We shall produce others like her. There will be others whose focus will be business.

[AfriSynergy]

Once vetted, all people who are willing to assist should be allowed.

The reality is that even with the problems and challenges that exist with Africa, at one time Europe had even more challenging issues in some respects and hundreds of millions died as a result of it.

Idealistic college kids become major factors when they are matched with those of us who have been applying the practicality for many years. Together we must accomplish the tasks.