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
• At least one hour for role-playing;
• At least one hour for puzzle game;
• At least one hour for participatory discussion using guide questions; and
• At least half day for field visit (optional).
learning objectives
• To discuss issues, problems, and concerns in post-harvest handling and primary processing of
organically-grown vegetables;
• To build awareness among participants on the recent advances in post-harvest handling and
primary processing of organically-grown vegetables; and
• To discuss some interventions by government and private sector to improve post-harvest
handling and primary processing of organically-grown vegetables.
methodology
• Role-playing, field visit, puzzle game, and guided participatory discussions
materials
• Manila papers, marking pens, and bond papers (e.g., for role-play);
• Five cartolina cardboard (4 x 8 inches of assorted colors), Manila paper, marking pens, paste,
scissors, Kraft envelop (e.g., for puzzle game);
• Five guide questions (one for each group), Manila paper, marking pens (e.g., for participatory
discussion); and
• Post-harvest facilities, traders (e.g., for field visit).
steps
Field Visit:
1. Conduct field visit to post-harvest facilities and trading post for organically-grown vegetables.
Expose participants to post-harvest facilities and trader operations that have been existing for
at least five years.
2. Ask participants to observe and interview traders, post-harvest personnel, and farmers focusing
more on objectives of the topic.