MID-YEAR-PRACTICUM-2020 Edited Final

MID YEAR PRACTICUM 2020
INTRODUCTION
Agriculture is the basis of all civilization. It is part of everything from the food
we eat to the clothing we wear. It shapes many of the traditions and values that this
country was built on. It is the science, art, and occupation of producing crops, raising
livestock, and cultivating the soil (4HLNET, 2019).
Thus, being an aspiring agriculturist in the future, it is intended to have practicum,
so that one can know and hone their skills and be an efficient and competent agriculturist
in the future. Through having practicum, one can able and enhance their skills and this
will help them to more practical in the field of agriculture. Furthermore, practicum is an
opportunity to align ones theoretical knowledge and learning that can be used in the
future, as the saying goes “Experience is the Best Teacher’. With this being said it is
necessity to have practicum to the future tenants of the backbone of the nation’s
economy.
Practicum comes from the Late Latin, neuter of practicus (“practical’), from
Ancient Greek praktikum (“of or pertaining to action, concerned with action or business,
active, practical”), from practice (“I do”. Practicum is one of the several ways to
integrate practice for the students (Minnery,2000).
According to CanScribe Career College, practicum (also called internships or
work placement programs) are designed to provide students with practical work
experience. They emphasize the importance of learning by doing. They’re where students
can transfer their knowledge to actual work. It can also open many opportunities to
network and make important contacts within the industry.
Internships are short term work experiences typically full-time during the summer
or part time during academic year (Niebaner, 1978). From any view point, internships are
great opportunity for building students work experience (Gary, 1999)). Through this
internship programs participants gain invaluable insights on learning to work with people
and applying knowledge to work situation along the bridge from theory to practice
(Raskin, 1994).
This program helps the student to more practical and also it helps them on what
specific career they will get in the future. Training is the foundation of learning in which
the students can do the actual operation in the field, the students is exposed in the actual
hands on in the different field. It’s expected that when students finish this practicum,
many skills are developed. Agricultural internships are important step towards finding a
job after graduation internships help you develop your own professional working skills,
and provide an opportunity for hands on experience.

NATURE AND IMPORTANCE
Internship is often looked up upon as a beneficial program for all involved, a
mutually beneficial symbiotic association in career preparation (Coco, 2000) . The
concept of utilizing an internship to build experience and engage a student in a specific
work-force sector, like agriculture, has historical roots. Michigan Agricultural College
(Michigan State University) began providing a work-experience program to students in
the area of farm management practices in 1885 (LaPrad, 1977). The agricultural industry
continues to take advantage of the historic internship concept and benefits that it provides
to all involved stakeholders, and allowing students to experience a glimpse into a
complex and diverse workforce before beginning their careers full-time. Advancements
in the agricultural industry and career opportunities therein have changed the utility, role,
and complexities of internship opportunities and responsibilities for students that choose
to participate in them.
According to the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (2015), the
job outlook for the next five years is encouraging. The USDA has assured that U.S
college graduates will find viable employment opportunities if they possess expertise in
the aspects of agricultural studies, including food, renewable natural resources,
environmental concerns and general agriculture production skills (USDA, 2015).
Internship have been shown to improve the way in which students select and
conceptualize themselves in a specific career field.
“Field of work is important that students should be helped to develop the attitude
of mind ideas them to make connections between study and relief.. it is needed vital that
this should be done if students are to become professional practitioners in the field rather
than goods nature and amateur of techniques applying narrow skills by rule of thumbs up
method” (Robert,1995). This may help us to broaden our mind and give us more idea to
handle about farming.
"On my summer practicum, I worked in collaboration with farmers from two
villages in Western Kenya on how they view, manage and problem solve growing issues
within sustainable land management. Understanding how farmers make decisions
regarding their land and how the dynamics of the small farming communities function is
a way to bring light to policy and supportive programs that will be beneficial for both
humans and natural resources " this is according to Anna Jackson an MDP who in one
hand or another had viewed the importance of practicum . It shows that the students has
the opportunity to hands on experience in the field, by this time students are able to
explore the field of agriculture. It can develop greater understanding of their own
strengths and weaknesses.
In addition, practicum has a big impact to the students in which they are well
trained on the different field related to agriculture. The students admitted that practicum
is not an easy because they are exposed to the real world working condition by practically
applying the knowledge and also the skills. Practicum is one of the curriculum in
agricultural degree.
OBJECTIVES
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Aim of the practicum to enrich the ability of the students with the different knowledge,
information, and technologies as well:
 be trained to face different problems in the field,
 develop the self-esteem of the students,
 practice the real hands on experience , and
 develop the skills and let the students experience to work on real hands on
activities with regards to crop and livestock.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CROPS
At the end of these activities the students are able to:
 follow the step on how to plant seeds/ seedling,
 create strategy on how solve problem with regards to management, and
 to apply the different procedure on how to manage crops
LIVESTOCK
 to manage on how to take good care of livestock,
 to practice the skills and abilities of the students in managing livestock, and
 create strategy or techniques on how to deal with different problems in
management
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
At the end of this practicum the students have already achieved:
 will be trained on dealing with different problems both crops and livestock,
 fully developed their self-esteem when it comes to the field,
 recognize the skills and have sufficient information in the field, and
 have enough knowledge on the work experience
TIME AND PLACE OF THE PRACTICUM
The practicum will be conducted at Taloot, Argao, Cebu it will be started on June
8, 2020 and it will end on July 8, 2020.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT
Crop
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a member of the mallow family and is
considered a heat tolerant vegetable crop that will flower and fruit during high summer
temperatures until first frost. Originating in Africa, it is a traditional dish in the southern
U.S. and produced for both fresh and processing markets (Pierce, 1987 Wiley, New
York).
Here are some steps on how to plant okra include:
 Soil Preparation - Conventional clean tillage methods can be used for soil
preparation including deep-plowing, disking and harrowing. An alternative to
tilling the entire field area would be to strip-till where a cool-season cover crop
strip is left between every two to four rows of okra, allowing for wind-breaks and
spray alleys, if spraying is necessary as well as for harvest.
One potential challenge with conventional clean tillage is the loss of soil organic
matter due to the physical cutting-up of organic residues and the increase of soil
microbial activity in breaking down organic residues. One solution to this loss of
organic matter would be the use of winter cover crops to increase soil organic
matter. When a winter legume, such as Austrian winter pea or winter clovers, etc.
are included with a cereal grass in the cover crop mix, not only will soil organic
matter be increased, but there will also be a gain in available nitrogen for
subsequent warm-season crops, such as okra. In southeastern areas of the state, an
effective approach to okra production is to plant the crop immediately after
turning under cover crops of crimson clover or smooth vetch, which can provide
much of the crop nitrogen needs.
 Planting- A key aspect of establishing okra is waiting until the soil temperature at
planting depth is at least 70 F, otherwise it may be difficult to obtain a uniform
plant stand from seed. However, if planted too late in the spring, flowering of
some varieties may be delayed due to okra’s day-length requirements for
flowering. Transplants of okra can also be used for establishment and will take
approximately four weeks to produce prior to transplanting in the field (HlA-
6020). Transplanting into black plastic mulch covered raised beds will reduce the
time to harvest, particularly during cool wet springs. Direct seeding is the primary
method used for crop establishment. Seed okra approximately ¾ to 1 inch in
depth in rows 42 inches apart for dwarf types and 48-60 inches apart for medium
to large types. Harvesting can be difficult if rows are spaced 3 to 4 inches apart in
the row then thinned to 12 to 15 inches apart for dwarf types and 18 to 24 inches
apart for standard to large types
 Weed Management- Whether conventional clean- tillage, strip-tillage or mulches
are to be used, plans should be made to keep weeds controlled in okra to prevent
management and harvest procedures. Weed control is critical in the early growth
stages, while seedlings or transplants are small. Cultivation by tractor drawn
cultivators, hand-hoeing or rototilling will be required in the early stages of crop
development. The need for cultivation may be less after the crop begins to shade
the soil surface. Crop height may prohibit using cultivation as the season
progresses. When cultivating, be certain to cultivate at a depth that is shallow, but
deep enough to be effective for weed control. Deep cultivation will damage crop
roots and bring more weed seed to the surface. Further control of weedy species
can be attained through the use of organic mulches once soil temperature has
increased and crop growth is rapid. Some organic mulching materials during
decomposition can compete directly with the crop for nitrogen, therefore don’t
use mulches with high carbon- to- nitrogen ratios (bark, woodchips and ground-
wood products).
 Irrigation- As with most vegetable crops, okra will produce its greatest yields if
supplemental irrigation is used to maintain soil moisture at optimum levels.
Although okra can tolerate both heat and drought, it will not maximize its
potential for yield and profitability if stressed by drought. Irrigation also may be
needed to germinate seeds and for early plant establishment if rainfall is not
adequate to meet the plant needs. Okra flowers and fruits during the hottest
months of the summer and if adequate rainfall is not occurring, the addition of 1.5
inches of water every 10 days during the production season will provide for crop
water needs. Water can be delivered to the crop in a number of ways including
overhead sprinklers, furrow irrigation and drip systems. Drip irrigation is often
used in situations where there is not adequate water volume or pressure to meet
the higher use requirements for overhead systems. Drip systems are a very
efficient means of distributing irrigation water since water is either applied to the
surface to the soil or subsurface with buried drip-tape. Drip irrigation is the best
option if the crop is grown on mulched beds. Other benefits to drip irrigation
include being able to carry on the other field operations during irrigation, not
wetting the crop foliage, thereby reducing crop disease pressure and being able to
fertilize through the drip system.
 Insects and Diseases- Various inset species may be found on flowering okra
plants, but not all cause crop injury. Aphids and mites can become problem on
okra, but frequent inspection can alert growers to a build-up of these insect pests.
If pods are harvested on schedule, corn earworm should not be a problem because
frequent picking will remove the eggs from the field. Stink bugs and leaf footed
bugs can damage pods by causing them to have a bumpy, rather than smooth,
appearance and can cause the pods to become crooked instead of straight,
rendering them unsalable in some markets. Insect problems may be reduced by
keeping the crop free of weeds that harbor insect pests.
. Fungicides are registered for foliar diseases usually are not damaging. Using
cultural practices that reduce wetness periods in the plant canopy such as drip
irrigation and increasing within row plant spacing may help reduce foliar diseases.
 Harvest and Handling- Okra planting should be inspected on a regular basis and
harvested when fruit are at the recommended size for the market. Fresh market
okra is generally harvested when the pods are 3 to 4 inches in length, although
some long-podded varieties will remain tender at greater lengths. Fruit is normally
ready for harvest four to six days following bloom. The time needed will depend
upon temperature and the amount of sunlight available. Processing okra is
normally harvested at a larger size, depending upon pod toughness or according to

the specifications of the contracted processor. Pods can be snapped by hands, but
less damage to the pod stem will result by cutting the pods from the plant with a
sharp knife or shears. Workers usually wear gloves, a long- sleeve shirt and long
pants to avoid skin irritation caused by the short spines (trichomes) on the fruit.
As with most vegetable crops, harvesting in the morning will reduce the amount of
field heat in the fruit and will help to prolong the quality of the harvested okra.
During harvest, remove any over- mature pods from the plant to maintain production.
Plants with over- mature pods will reduce the amount of flowering and fruiting if the
pods are left on the plant. Okra planting should be inspected on a regular interval and
harvested when fruit are at the recommended size for the market. Normally, okra will
need to be harvested about three times a week. Depending on the weather and the
amount of flowering, harvesting may be needed every two days to maintain uniform
pod size. Handle okra carefully to prevent bruising both during harvest and packing
operations.
 Packing and Marketing- First and foremost, during the planning process, be
certain to consider and plan where the crop will be marketed. Growing and selling
perishable fresh produce like okra is nothing like storing and selling commodity
type crops (grain, hay, etc.) pack okra according to what the market demands.
Tight packing or using large bulk containers will use bulk containers will cause
okra fruit to heat rapidly and will also increase the amount of bruising to the fruit.
Twenty- pound crates or ½ - bushel cartons are commonly used. Precool with
cold air to remove field heat, but do not hydro cool.

Livestock
Goats, being small animals, are popularly raised by smallholder farmers. Given
their size they are relatively easier to raise than large ruminants animals. Moreover, their
upkeep entails a small initial investment and a correspondingly small risk of loss. Goats
can easily be integrated with the existing crop-based farming systems. They provide
meat, milk, and supplemental cash to rural farm families. Moreover, their manure is used
as organic fertilizer in crops; hence they also contribute in soil implement.
Here are some management practices
 Care of the weaner/grower- separate buck weanlings from the breeding herd to
avoid premature breeding. Allocate a separate paddock for weanlings or growers.
Excess number of males can either be sold as breeders or grown as slaughter
animals. Allow growers to develop and mature normally. Observe and record the
growth performance and health condition of animals. Practice culling whenever
necessary. Allow the doelings, 8-10 months old, to run with the breeding herd. At
this stage, they are ready for breeding. Care of the doer and newborn kids; allow
nonpregnant females to run with bucks. However, each successfully bred female
should be properly recorded. Record breeding dates to prevent the doe from
kidding unexpectedly. Failure to keep records often causes death of kids from
cold or lack of care. Separate expectant females from the rest of the rest of the
hers about one week prior to delivery. Keep these animals in a separate paddock/
pen for closer observation. A soon as the kid is born, wipe the body to dry
immediately. Remove any mucus that may be clogging the nose to enable it to
breathe freely. Tie a string around the umbilical cord 2-3 cm from the base of the
navel. Cut the cord after the knot and dip the navel in tincture of iodine. Place the
kid in a specially prepared kidding box and keep it out of draft. If possible, place
it under sunshine to dry off and strengthen the kids. Care of the kid, it is important
for the kid to receive the first milk or colostrum. It is essential both as laxative
and internal antiseptic as it removes the meconium or fecal matter from the kid. If
for any reason the kid cannot be fed colostrum or the doe died while kidding, give
the kid a liberal dose of any vegetable oil or a little milk with the white or fresh
egg. This is to s tart the bowels to function normally. It may become necessary at
this time to give an enema by using a baby stringe.
 Housing and Fencing - the type of goat house is dictated by the prevailing system
of production and husbandry. Unlike other livestock, goats prefer to stay on
elevated places like benches, steps of houses and piled lumber. Regardless of the
types, goat houses must be well-ventilated, well-drained and easy to clean. The
materials to be used must be suitable to local conditions and depend upon the
availability of the materials in the locality and the financial capability of the
raiser. Nevertheless, it should be recognized that a good goat house must be able
to serve the basic purpose for which it is built. The primary function of goat
house is to provide protection for the animals against climatic elements such as
rain, wind and temperature; and protection against theft, predator, infectious
diseases, and traumatic injuries. The need for a functional goat house is further
elaborated, particularly when kidding occurs during the rainy season. As a

defense mechanism, goats would run and seek at the first instance of rain to avoid
respiratory ailments of which they are known to be very susceptible.
Fencing- goats are among the animal considered the hardest to confine, thus,
provision for fencing is one way of controlling them in pasture. The fence any be
constructed by using 4-ft high hog wire nailed to a wooden post or tied by a G.I.
wire 9gauge #16) to a concrete post. The posts’ base should be buried deep
enough and these are planted every 5-m distance. In addition, it is necessary to
stretch one strand of barbed wire at the bottom of the hog wire, as goats can
squeeze themselves between any gaps along the fence. Also, another strand of
barbed wire should be stretched 1 ft above the hog wire to discourage goats from
jumping over the fence. The establishment of live fences with fodder trees such as
‘kakawate’, ‘ipil-ipil’, etc. can apply provide for additional feed resource for
goats, especially during times of feed scarcity.
 Nutrition- goats have distinct differences in terms of nutrition and feeding from
other ruminants such as sheep, cattle, and buffaloes. Relative to body size, goats
can consume more feeds of up to 6% of their live weight compared to 2-3% in
cattle. This means that goats can satisfy their nutrient requirement for production,
provided good quality pasture and fodder trees and shrubs are available. The
unique mechanism for food selection, prehension, and utilization gives goats high
survival rate under different condition. Further, goats can tolerate bitter taste
better than cattle, adjust feeding behavior based on the accessibility and
availability of feeds, and can efficiently digest fibrous feeds.

 Practical Feeding for Goats- the best and most economical method of nourishing
goats is by providing the animals with unlimited access to fresh grass and legume.
They can also be fed with 2-3 kg of fresh leaves of trees and shrubs such as
leucania, gliricidia, flemingia, indigo, sesbania, desmanthus, calliandra, resonii,
among others. Feeding goats with their natural feeds ensures intake of essential
nutrients required under different physiological states, except during lactation
among dairy type of goats. Giving them access to tree and shrub leaves also
allows them to consume compounds that may have anthelmintic and
chemotherapeutic effects. To be sure, it is advisable to provide them with salt and
mineral supplements.
 Herd Health Management- herd health management of goats is one important
aspect of production that should be given proper attention. To produce a healthy
herd of goats, provide proper housing, a grazing area, or a forage garden as a
source of feed, and employ good management practices.
 Product and By-product Processing and Utilization- goats products and by-
products are many and varied. The main products are milk and meat (chevon).
Goat milk is used essentially for the same purposes as cow or carabao milk such
as fresh milk, cheese, ice-cream, and butter. Goats, when properly slaughtered,
cleaned and butchered, can be a source of a unique and delectable meat, which
may be used in a wide array of dishes.
 Marketing and Economics- the country’s livestock marketing system has been
transformed from an old and traditional way of trading through the antiquated
way of whisper system to an improved livestock auction marketing system.

Livestock markets are predominantly owned by the municipal government,
although a few are owned by the city or provincial governments. Dome marketing
tips: know the prevailing market price, sell during periods when prices are most
favorable or when the demand is high. Organize and plan your marketing strategy
to do away with unscrupulous traders. Raise only good-quality animals to gain
higher profits. Castrate male kids that are intended for slaughter. Dispose all
marketable animals readily. Do not market diseased and pregnant animals. Know
the buyers preference in terms of weight, sex, breed and age.
Economics- goat raising offers a good source of income among rural enterprisers.
The ff. cost-and-return analyses from goat production of 10-and25-doe level
under pure confinement system indicate profitability.
METHODOLOGY
BIOPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LOCATION

The practicum will be conducted at Barangay Taloot of the Municipality of Argao
province of Cebu. The distance of the place to CTU Argao is abour 10.8 km. the
topography is road and the soil type of the place is clay. The temperature typically varies
from 75°F to 91°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 94°F. It is base over the course of
the year. It has an estimated elevation of 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) above sea level and has a
relative humidity of 63% .The selected area is safe and free from flooding.
PRACTICUM SITE
Source: https//www.google.com.ph/maps
Legend: Taloot, Argao, Cebu
FACULTIES AND EQUIPMENT

The available resources and tools for practicum are the following:
 Water hose
 Plastic bottles
 Boots
 Bolo
 Hammer
 Nails
 Garden gloves
 Seeds
 Bamboo/ wood
 Shovel
PROPOSED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Date Time Activities

June 8, 2020 Morning
8:00-9:00 -Graze the goats and clean
their shelter
9:00-10:30 -Drink them
water, put some fodder/
forage for them to eat
10:30-12:00 -Start the land preparation,
cultivate the field or clean

the area.
Afternoon
12:00-1:00 -Feed the goats
1:00-2:30 -Continue to clean the area
and put some organic
fertilizer and mix it in the
soil
2:30-4:30 -Put the goats in their
shelter, let them drink water
and feed them as well.
8:00-9:00 -Grazing the goat and clean
their shelter
9;00-10:30 -I will let them drink a
water since that time was
very hot and give them
some fodder
10:30-12;00 -Cultivate again the soil in
the field until it is totally
ready to plant. And check
the goats if they are not

exposed too much in the
sunlight.
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 - Go to the field and start to
transplant the seeds/
seedling
2:30-4:30 - I will put the goats in their
shelter and afterwards I will
put some fodder and allow
them to drink water.
-
June 10,2020 Morning
their shelter
9:00-10:30 -Water the plants and put
some fodder to the goats
10:30-12:00 -Continue to transplant or
plant seeds
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants

2;30-4:30 -Put the goats in their
shelter and put some
fodders so that they can still
eat until evening and water
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Cultivate the field so that
to minimize the growth of
weeds
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants if there is
no pest in it or if they are in
good condition

the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Check the crops and also
check the goats if they are
not exposed in the sunlight
if they are, put them in a
cooler area
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants and plan
to beautify the area
shelter and put some fodder
so that they can still eat
until evening and water the
plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Go to the field and
continue to beautify the area
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants, cultivate
the soil to avoid weed
growth
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Go to the field and check if

they are in good condition
Afternoon
no pest on it
the plants/crops.
June 15,2020
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Go to the field and check
the plants and put the goats
in a cooler area
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants and also

check the goats
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Check the plants and put
the goats in a cooler are
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants and
cultivate the soil to avoid
weed growth

the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Continue checking the
plants and goats and put
Afternoon them in a cooler area
cultivate the soil to avoid
weed growth
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Continue to check the
plants and the goats as well
put them in a cool place if
they are exposed too much
in sunlight
Afternoon
no disease or pest
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 - Check the goats and the
plants, put the goats in a
cool area
Afternoon
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Go to the field to cultivate
the soil and check the plants
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants if they are
in good condition or if there
is no pest or disease on it
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Put the goats in a cool area
and drink them some water
Afternoon
cultivate the field

the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Continue to transplant or
plant seeds
Afternoon
the plants/crops.

their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Put the goats in a cool area
and drink them some water
Afternoon
cultivate the field
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Check the plants and put
the goats in a cool area and
drink them some water

Afternoon
no pest and disease
attacking in the crops
the plants/crops.
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Put the goats in a cooler
area and drink them some
water
Afternoon

cultivate the field in order
to minimize the growth of
weeds
the plants/crops.
their shelter
water
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Go to the field and check
the plants

the plants/crops.
their shelter
water
Afternoon
cultivate the field
the plants/crops.
their shelter
water
Afternoon
the plants/crops.
their shelter

water
Afternoon
cultivate the foil or field to
avoid rapid growth of
weeds
the plants/crops.
July 1,2020 Morning
their shelter
water
Afternoon

no pest on it
the plants/crops.
July 2,2020 Morning
their shelter
10:30-12:00 -Put the goats and drink
them some water
Afternoon
cultivate the field

the plants/crops.
July 3,2020 Morning
their shelter
water
Afternoon
cultivate the field
the plants/crops.
July 4,2020 Morning

their shelter
water
Afternoon
no pest or disease on it
the plants/crops.
July 5,2020 Morning
their shelter

water
Afternoon
and cultivate the field
the plants/crops.
July 6,2020 Morning
their shelter
area and drink them water
Afternoon
1:00-2:30 -Check the plants and check
the goats as well

the plants/crops.
July7,2020 Morning
their shelter
water
Afternoon
cultivate the soil

the plants/crops.
July 8,2020 Morning
their shelter
water
Afternoon
pest on it. If there is no fruit
, I will just wait until it
bears and sell it to the
market
the plants/crops.
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Lynn Brandenberger, James Shrefler ,John Damicone, Erick Rebek(2019).Okra
Production retrieved from (https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/okra-
production.html)
Patricio S. Faylon (2004). The Philippines Recommends for Goat Farming. Retrieved
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CanScribe Career College (2017). The Importance a Practicum. Retrieved from
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livestock, and cultivating the soil (4HLNET, 2019).

Thus, being an aspiring agriculturist in the future, it is intended to have practicum,

integrate practice for the students (Minnery,2000).

According to CanScribe Career College, practicum (also called internships or

network and make important contacts within the industry.

and provide an opportunity for hands on experience.

Internship is often looked up upon as a beneficial program for all involved, a

mutually beneficial symbiotic association in career preparation (Coco, 2000) . The

concept of utilizing an internship to build experience and engage a student in a specific

(Michigan State University) began providing a work-experience program to students in

to all involved stakeholders, and allowing students to experience a glimpse into a

According to the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (2015), the

the aspects of agricultural studies, including food, renewable natural resources,

environmental concerns and general agriculture production skills (USDA, 2015).

conceptualize themselves in a specific career field.

handle about farming.

"On my summer practicum, I worked in collaboration with farmers from two

within sustainable land management. Understanding how farmers make decisions

strengths and weaknesses.

information, and technologies as well:

 be trained to face different problems in the field,

 develop the self-esteem of the students,

 practice the real hands on experience , and

activities with regards to crop and livestock.

At the end of these activities the students are able to:

 follow the step on how to plant seeds/ seedling,

 create strategy on how solve problem with regards to management, and

 to apply the different procedure on how to manage crops

 to manage on how to take good care of livestock,

 create strategy or techniques on how to deal with different problems in

At the end of this practicum the students have already achieved:

 fully developed their self-esteem when it comes to the field,

 have enough knowledge on the work experience

TIME AND PLACE OF THE PRACTICUM

8, 2020 and it will end on July 8, 2020.

CULTURAL PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a member of the mallow family and is

Here are some steps on how to plant okra include:

preparation including deep-plowing, disking and harrowing. An alternative to

spray alleys, if spraying is necessary as well as for harvest.

effective approach to okra production is to plant the crop immediately after

much of the crop nitrogen needs.

planting depth is at least 70 F, otherwise it may be difficult to obtain a uniform

some varieties may be delayed due to okra’s day-length requirements for

approximately four weeks to produce prior to transplanting in the field (HlA-

method used for crop establishment. Seed okra approximately ¾ to 1 inch in

apart for standard to large types

 Weed Management- Whether conventional clean- tillage, strip-tillage or mulches

stages, while seedlings or transplants are small. Cultivation by tractor drawn

cultivators, hand-hoeing or rototilling will be required in the early stages of crop

progresses. When cultivating, be certain to cultivate at a depth that is shallow, but

supplemental irrigation is used to maintain soil moisture at optimum levels.

fertilize through the drip system.

rendering them unsalable in some markets. Insect problems may be reduced by

keeping the crop free of weeds that harbor insect pests.

upon temperature and the amount of sunlight available. Processing okra is

normally harvested at a larger size, depending upon pod toughness or according to