Field Guide of Discovery-based Exercises for - Aseanipm ...

How long will this exercise take?
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Field Guide of Discovery-based Exercises for Organic Vegetable Production
• Thirty minutes to one hour for field walks, observations, interaction with farmers and hands-on
in learning field; and
• Thirty minutes for brainstorming session in processing area.
learning objectives
• To create awareness and understanding among participants about the role of composting as a
soil and weed management strategy in organic vegetable production; and
• To learn from others and do hands-on of proper composting of weeds and other crop residues.
materials
• Office supplies (e.g., Manila papers, notebooks, ball pens, marking pens, and crayons);
• Organic vegetable crops that are newly weeded or ready for weeding operations in learning and
adjoining fields; and
• Other supplies (e.g., weeds, animal manure, Trichoderma harzianum fungus, black polyethylene
sheets, bamboo poles, banana trunks, shovel or spading fork, top soil, tape measure, bolo, or
scythe)
methodology
• Field walks, hands-on, and brainstorming
steps
1. Divide participants in small groups and ask them to conduct field walks and observe weeding
and post-weeding practices of organic vegetables in learning and adjoining fields. Take note of
cultural practices employed. Interview other farmers, if necessary. List down all observations
related to:
5 Kind of crops planted and crop stand;
5 Prevalent weeds, pests, and diseases; and
5 Weeding and post-weeding practices, etc.
2. Go back to processing area; brainstorm in small groups and present output to big group.
Conduct participatory discussion to allow sharing of experiences among participants and