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

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Field Guide of Discovery-based Exercises for Organic Vegetable Production
• Thirty minutes to one hour for field walks and observations of organically-grown vegetable
crops showing infestation of crop residue- and soil-inhabiting pests in learning and adjoining
fields; and
• Thirty minutes to one hour for brainstorming session in processing area.
learning objectives
• To make participants aware of and understand the contribution of proper cultivation in
managing crop residue- and soil-inhabiting pests of organically-grown vegetables; and
• To learn some cultivation practices from other farmers that resulted to better management of
crop residue- and soil-inhabiting pests of organically-grown vegetables.
materials
• Organically-grown vegetable crops showing infestation of crop residue- and soil-inhabiting
pests in learning and adjoining fields; and
• Office supplies (e.g., Manila papers, notebooks, ball pens, and marking pens)
methodology
• Field walks and brainstorming
steps
1. Divide participants in small groups and ask them to conduct field walks and observe cultivation
practices that resulted to better management of crop residue- and soil-inhabiting pests of
organically-grown vegetables in learning and adjoining fields. Interview other farmers and
collect specimens, if necessary. List down all observations related to:
5 Kind of crops planted and crop stand;
5 Prevalent weeds, pests, and diseases; and
5 Quality of products, etc.
2. Go back to processing area; brainstorm in small groups and present output to the big group.
Conduct participatory discussion to allow sharing of experiences among participants and
facilitators.