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Section 1 • Introduction<br />

• <strong>Field</strong> observation: 07:00-08:00 am. Farmers <strong>for</strong>m small groups, makes observations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

whole field, and then examine 5 staked plants per plot, recording agronomic data per plant, type<br />

and number <strong>of</strong> insects, and any other details.<br />

• Agro-ecosystem analysis: 08:00-09:00 am. Each group prepares drawing <strong>of</strong> their field<br />

observations including in<strong>for</strong>mation on the condition <strong>of</strong> plants, pests and diseases; natural<br />

enemies <strong>of</strong> insect pests; weather, soil and water conditions.<br />

• Presentation and discussion: 09:00-10:00 am. Each group presents their drawings and<br />

discusses their observations and conclusions. The whole group reaches consensus about crop<br />

management practices that they will carry out during the coming week.<br />

• Break: 10:00-10:15 am. A short break allows participants and facilitators to refresh and<br />

invigorate themselves in preparation <strong>for</strong> the succeeding activities.<br />

• Group dynamics exercise: 10:15-10:30 am. This activity aims to stimulate attention and<br />

participation, as well as strengthen group communication and increase solidarity.<br />

• Special topics: 10:30-11:30 am. The facilitator guides the group in experiments, lessons,<br />

exercises, and discussions on special topics related to what is actually occurring in organic<br />

vegetable field.<br />

• Evaluation and planning: 11:30-12:00 nn. This activity allows the group to identify ‘what went<br />

well’ and ‘what needs improvement’ <strong>of</strong> the day’s activities and plans activities to be undertaken<br />

in the coming week.<br />

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