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 handson
in learning field; and
• Thirty minutes for brainstorming session in processing area.
learning objectives
• To create awareness and understanding among participants on the role of sanitation to control
pod borers, leafminers, and leaf folders of organically-grown vegetables; and
• To learn from others and do hands-on of proper sanitation to control pod borers, leafminers and
leaf folders of organically-grown vegetables.
materials
• Office supplies (e.g., Manila papers, notebooks, ball pens, marking pens, and crayons);
• Organically-grown vegetable crops showing infestation of pod borers, leafminers, and leaf
folders in learning and adjoining fields; and
• Other supplies (e.g., pruning shear, knife, 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 sanitation
practices to control pod borers, leafminers, and leaf folders of organically-grown 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 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. Motivate farmers to share their best experiences in sanitation practices to control
pod borers, leafminers, and leaf folders of organically-grown vegetables.