Public Sector

• Secretario de Agricultura y Ganadería, SAG - Secretariat for Agriculture and Livestock, www.sag.gob.hn

University-based Extension

• Zamorano University (25 staff engaged in extension), www.zamorano.edu

Public Research Institutions with Extension Unit

Semi-autonomous Governmental Extension Organizations

The Role of the Agricultural Sector 

Excellent background information is available in: 

• IICA Annual Report 2009 (in Spanish): www.iica.int/Esp/
  regiones/central/honduras/Documentos%20de%20la%20oficina/IICA%20Honduras%20Informe%20Anual %202009.pdf

Related Resources

Non-Governmental Organizations Providing Extension Services

• PROLANCHO Foundation (10 extension staff in 2009)
  

• FUNDACIÓN HONDUREÑA DE INVESTIGACIÓN AGRÍCOLA -
  Investigación y proyectos productivos, www.fhia.org.hn/htdocs/direccion.html 
  (also see profile below)
  

Mission
To generate, validate, and transfer technology for the national agriculture sector related to traditional and non-traditional crops for the local and foreign market.

Objectives
a. To perform research on traditional and non-traditional crops for local consumption and export, including production, processing, and marketing components at the national and international level.

b. To develop technical assistance projects for producers and to promote diversification with high value crops and modern technology emphasizing the application of best practices to optimize production and productivity while preserving resources and the environment.

c. To provide laboratory services as well as other services related to research and technology transfer.

Farmer Based Organizations

Private Sector Organizations or Firms