I am an organic farmer and permaculture specialist in Canada also volunteering for my local farmers’ institute and agriculture association. I also have a Ph.D. in education with various publications and learning materials, some on agriculture. I am a former university academic program director and staff member (Head of a Capacity Strengthening Department) of a CGIAR center who now also does consulting on education and capacity development. I am interested in furthering the organic agriculture research and learning agenda while developing new partnerships through GCARD. I have no steady income now or sponsor for attending GCARD but will use my savings to attend. As such any discount on registration fees would be appreciated. Thanks.