Takeo province was selected as the focus of this project because: a) it suffers acute food shortages during the dry season; b) there is a documented need for farmer training; c) there are no conflicting government/donor agency interventions currently operating; d) extension officers in the area have not previously received training; and, e) the DoA/DoF recommended Takeo based on their own research. This project will also complement JICA and FAO initiatives being implemented in different regions of the province. All have agreed to share best practices and to collaborate where synergies exist. Already agreed upon is that PNSA faculty and provincial extension officers will obtain training in fish culture through an ongoing training initiative with JICA. This collaborative approach will be used for training activities in Tram Kak and/or Kiri Vong districts in order to maximize project dollars.