Running from August to October 2026, scholarship holders and internship participants from Burkina Faso and Niger have gathered alongside PREPARE project coordinators for a collaborative field phase at the renowned Songhai Center in Benin. This immersive exchange brings together emerging agricultural professionals to gain hands-on experience in sustainable organic farming, integrated agri-food systems, and circular bioeconomy practices. By combining practical fieldwork with cross-cultural collaboration, the program empowers participants to apply innovative, localized solutions to regional agricultural challenges across West Africa.