{"id":1047,"date":"2023-02-24T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2023-05-24T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T05:40:07","slug":"learn-outside-the-classroom-nufm-students-visited-an-organic-farm-in-tai-shui-hang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/2023\/02\/24\/learn-outside-the-classroom-nufm-students-visited-an-organic-farm-in-tai-shui-hang\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn outside the classroom: NUFM students visited an organic farm in Tai Shui Hang"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. In Feb 2023, students from Nutrition and Food Management visited an organic farm called \u201cCityFarm\u201d which located in Tai Shui Hang, Ma On Shan. Students were introduced about the organic farming methods such as different types of organic fertilizers, the cycle of crop rotation, and pest control by an experienced organic farmer, Mr. Wong. \u00a0His wife, Mrs. Wong assisted us to visit the farmland and introduced different crops and types of flowers to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To experience the cultivation process, students were given a chance to weed and farm that they may never try. The fruitful trip was ended by a guest talk with the topic \u201cProbiotics on Human Health\u201d. Mr. Billy Lui, a senior clinical scientist from The Thai Royal Biodiversity Research Unit, Rajamangala University of Technology in Thailand was invited as the speaker. Students replied they learnt more about organic farming and function of probiotics beside targeting the gut health. \u201cIn my personal experience, I have observed that organic farm products are of superior quality compared to conventional ones. Organic produce is fresher, more flavorful, and nutrient-dense. Moreover, organic farming practices align with my personal values of sustainability and environmental preservation.\u201d Cyrus Chan, a NUFM year 2 student replied he gained valuable experience from the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/The-farmers-introduced-different-organic-plants-with-their-morphology-nutritive-value-and-food-function-to-our-students.-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/The-farmers-introduced-different-organic-plants-with-their-morphology-nutritive-value-and-food-function-to-our-students.-1024x577.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/The-farmers-introduced-different-organic-plants-with-their-morphology-nutritive-value-and-food-function-to-our-students.-1140x642.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/The-farmers-introduced-different-organic-plants-with-their-morphology-nutritive-value-and-food-function-to-our-students.-552x311.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The farmers introduced different organic plants with their morphology, nutritive value, and food function to our students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-1140x642.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/To-prepare-a-farmland-for-cropping-students-removed-the-weed-with-their-hands.-Copy-552x311.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>To prepare a farmland for cropping, students removed the weed with their hands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-1140x642.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-were-interested-in-the-topic-of-Probiotics-with-human-health-delieved-by-Mr.-Billy-Lui.-552x311.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Students were interested in the topic: Probiotics with human health delivered by Mr. Billy Lui.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Students-enjoyed-the-visit-in-in-CityFarm-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, 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