Seventh-day Adventist College of Education, Asokore- Koforidua, Ghana
Joyce Abrafi Opoku is the Director of Professional Development, Research, and International Relations at the Seventh-day Adventist College of Education in Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana. With a research focus on sustainable agriculture and the propagation of difficult-to-propagate plant species, she has contributed significantly to applied agricultural science. Ms. Opoku has authored four publications and participated in additional collaborative research projects. Her dedication has earned her several recognitions, including the “Best Institutional Farmer” award in 2017 and both the “Principal’s Excellence Award” and “Milestone Achievement Award” in 2024. She has served in key academic and administrative roles, including Dean of Students’ Affairs, Head of the Science Department, and Unit Head of Agriculture. A committed member of several professional bodies, including the Horticultural Society of Ghana and the Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association of Ghana, Ms. Opoku continues to advance agricultural education and practice through research and leadership.
Profile:
🧪 Research Focus:
Joyce Abrafi Opoku’s research centers on the use of organic resources for sustainable agriculture and the enhancement of propagation methods for challenging plant species. Her contributions bridge scientific practice and community agriculture.
🏆 Achievements:
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Best Institutional Farmer Award (2017) – National Farmer’s Day, New Juabeng North Municipality 🚜
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Principal’s Excellence Award (2024) 🎓
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Milestone Achievement Award (2024) 🌟
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Authored four publications and contributed to additional works in progress 📄
🎓 Academic & Administrative Roles:
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Former Dean of Students’ Affairs
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Head of the Science Department
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Unit Head of Agriculture
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Committee Member – Appointments and Finance, SDA College of Education
🤝 Professional Memberships:
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Horticultural Society of Ghana 🌼
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Colleges of Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (CETAG)
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Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
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Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association of Ghana (ASTAG)
Publication Top Notes:
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Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Silver Butterfly Tree (Bauhinia rufescens)
Current Agriculture Research Journal, 2018-12-28
DOI: 10.12944/CARJ.6.3.13
Contributors: J. A. Opoku, J. N. Amissah, M. E. Essilfie, J. C. Norman
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Seed Germination Percentage and Growth Performance of Caesalpinia pulcherrima as Influenced by Different Pre-Sowing Treatments
Journal of Forestry, 2018-07-31
Contributor: Joyce Abrafi Opoku