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Julia Njoki Mwatha

User IDjulia
Your NameJulia Njoki Mwatha
Your E-mail Address[email protected]
1. Learning Objectives #1Learn about farm production techniques - seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, post harvesting handling ,irrigation and water harvesting @90% success rate.
Activity : observe procedures and try on my. own with supervision
:practice and increase my proficiency in performing this tasks.
2. Learning Objectives #2Learn all about animal rearing on the farm-goats, chicken, turkeys and pigs and also maximizing their profitability to a farm.
Activity: Observe and take part in animal caring with supervision.
: Read/research the available literature on the same.
3. Learning Objectives #3Learn about farm planning, crop rotation, crop patterns- depending on weather and demand, value addition and preservation.
Activity :Take part in farming practices at the farm with supervision. Seek guidance from my hosts on the same.
4. Learning Objectives #4Learn about organic pest management, soil conservation techniques particularly the no till method practiced at the farm and implement it at 90% success rate.
Activity : observe bed shaping and formation, compost application and implement it with supervision.
: Read/,research and seek guidance on the pros and construction of this method and other methods of soil conservation.
5. Learning Objectives #5Learn about customer relations, marketing and pricing of farm produce .
Activity: participate in farm sales activities at the farm stand and farmers markets. Talk to my hosts about the same.
[Host Signature] I have reviewed these Learning Objectives with our Steward and agree to help him/her accomplish these objectives while training with our farm/business/organization.Ellee igoe