"Experiential Learning on Agricultural and Food Processing" provides a practical framework for skill development in agriculture, food processing, and integrated farming systems. It emphasizes hands-on training through instructional farms, model plants, and engineering workshops, enabling learners to master advanced methodologies for producing crops, fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural commodities.
The book delves into integrated farming systems, combining fishery, poultry, and livestock production with value-added processing. Internships with private industries and participation in rural development programs enhance practical exposure. Students also gain expertise in project feasibility, record maintenance, inventory management, and enterprise administration.
In the food processing sector, the book underscores the significance of quality assurance, safety, and nutrition, emphasizing total quality management to meet health standards. Designed for students and professionals, this resource equips readers with the tools to sustain agricultural productivity, foster rural development, and address the challenges of modern food systems.
Suresh Chandra: Professor (Process and Food Engineering) Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Post Harvest Technology and Food Processing S.V.P. University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut (UP)
1. Concept and objectives of Experiential Learning
2. An overview: Indian Food Processing Industries
3. To visit the Food Processing Unit and write about Machineries
4. To visit the Agro Processing Centre and write about Machineries.
5. Sensory evaluation of any food products.
6. Development of fruit jam and judging the TSS.
7. Development of fruit jelly and judging the TSS
8. Development of RTS beverage from seasonal fruits
9. Development of fruit Squash and determine the taste and final TSS
10. Development of fruit Nectar and determine the TSS and Taste.
11. Development of tomato sauce/ketchup and determine the TSS & Taste.
12. Development of mixed pickle from different fruits and vegetables
13. Development of Biscuit or Cookies.
14. Development of Multigrain Cookies.
15. Development of Rusk.
16. Development of Sugarcane Vinegar
17. Preparation of Turmeric powder
18. Development of Potato chips
19. Development of Salted Banana chips
20. Production of Chocolate
21. Business module of Development of Tomato Ketchup
22. Economic analysis for preparation of banana chips
23. Economic analysis for preparation of multigrain atta
24. References
25. Notes