This update from the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) covers teh latest stories in RAS, including the 2nd edition of the AFAAS Africa Wide-Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW 2015); the launch of two subregional RAS bodies: Southern Africa Regional Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (SARFAAS) and the South Eastern Europe Advisory Service Network (SEASN); and several conferences and workshops in different regions. 

Of special note is the GFRAS creative competition "Youth in RAS" for which young people working in agriculture and/or RAS were invited to reflect this topic in a creative way. The submissions were presented at the 6th GFRAS Annual Meeting and two winners selected. 

GFRAS is an important partner in GFAR. Check out what GFRAS and and GFAR are doing together to strengthen extension and rural advisory services.