A Community Service Project Report

on

THE ROLE OF ORGANIC FARMING IN AGRICULTURE

submitted to

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR, ANANTAPURAMU

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

in

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Submitted by

MUTHYALA BHANU PRAKASH

(209E1A04F2)

Under the esteemed guidance of

G. CHANDRAIAH, Ph.D.,

Associate Professor,

Department of ECE.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

SRI VENKATESWARA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to JNTUA, Anantapuramu)

Karakambadi Road, TIRUPATI-517507

(2022-2023)
 SRI VENKATESWARA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to JNTUA, Anantapuramu)

Karakambadi Road, TIRUPATI-517507

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Certificate
This is to certify that the Community Service project report entitled THE ROLE OF

ORGANIC FARMING IN AGRICULTURE is the bonafide work carried out by

MUTHYALA BHANU PRAKASH (209E1A04F2) submitted in the partial fulfilment

Of the requirements for the award of B.Tech Degree in ELECTRONICS AND

COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, JNT University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu.

Guide Head of the Department

G.CHANDRAIAH ,Ph.D Dr.D.SRINIVASULU REDDY, Ph.D

Department of ECE. Department of ECE.
 Certificate from Official of the Community

This is to certify that Muthyala Bhanu Prakash Reg. No 209E1A04F2 of

Sri Venkateswara Engineering College, Tirupati underwent community
service in Venkatapuram Village from 19-09-2022 to 07-01-2023.

The overall performance of the Community Service Volunteer during his/her

community service is found to be ………………………………(Satisfactory/Good).

Authorized Signatory with Date and Seal

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am thankful to my guide, G. Chandraiah, Associate Professor, Department of ECE for his

valuable guidance and encouragement. His helping attitude and suggestions have helped in the

successful completion of the project report.

I would like to express my gratefulness and sincere thanks to Dr. D.Srinivasulu reddy ,Ph.D,

Head, Department of ECE, for her kind help and encouragement during the course of study

and in the successful completion of the project report.

I would like to express my heartful thanks to Dr. C. Chandra Sekhar, Ph.D, Principal, for

successful completion of this project report, which cannot be done without proper support and

encouragement.

My sincerely thanks to Management for providing all the necessary facilities during course

of study.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to all those who helped directly or indirectly

to transform an idea in to my working project report.

 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the community service project entitled “THE ROLE OF

ORGANIC FARMING IN AGRICULTURE”, is submitted to the Department of

Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sri Venkateswara Engineering College,

Tirupati, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of B.Tech Degree in

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, JNT University

Anantapur, Ananthapuramu.

This report is the result of my own effort and it has not been submitted to any other

University or Institution for the award of any degree or diploma other than specified above.

MUTHYALA BHANU PRAKASH

(209E1A04F2)
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S NO CONTENTS PAGE NO

1 ABSTRACT 01

2 INTRODUCTION 02

3 EXPLANATION ON TOPIC 03-11

4 PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED AND 12-13

ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS

5 SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM 14-15

6 COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZED 16-21

7 BENEFITS/EFFECTS 21-22

8 CONCLUSIONS 23

9 REFERENCES 24
 ABSTRACT

This project gives us detail information about the role of organic farming in agriculture and

how the organic farming effect to the environment

Organic Farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals

in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic

substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby it minimizes the pollution

and wastage. It is better to use organic farming without using non-organic farming. This non-

organic farming causes greenhouse emissions, soil erosion, water pollution, and effects to

human health. Thus ,the organic farming helps to maintain environment health by reducing the

use of chemicals(pesticides ,fertilizers ,herbicides),it helps to reduce the soil erosion, and to

promote sustainable development .The main aim of the organic farming is to produce quality

products, with high nutritional values and no chemicals, for the purpose of good health. India

is still struggling with food security. According to Agricultural organization more than 190

million people remains hungry on daily basis. Organic farming is helping us to restore the

ecological balance. The purpose of of the project is to how the organic farming plays a vital

role in the world and how the farmers are ensuring this farming for the sustainable

development. India’s first state Sikkim fully dependent on organic farming. The main thing is

to takes corrective measures which are needed to ensure the states become responsible and

contribute toward “organic world”. By using wrong methods, the soil becomes barren, which

makes the upcoming generations has no future.

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INTRODUCTION

Organic Farming is a modern and sustainable form of agriculture that provides consumers fresh
natural farm products. Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants
and rearing of animals in natural ways.

This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain
soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage.

In other words, organic farming is a farming method that involves growing and nurturing crops
without the use of synthetic based fertilizers and pesticides. Also, no genetically modified
organisms are permitted .It relies on ecological balanced principles like crop rotation ,green
manure ,organic waste, biological pest control ,mineral and rock additives. Organic farming
makes the use of pesticides and fertilizers if they are considered natural and avoids the use of
various petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides.

This project gives a information about how the organic farming plays an important role in
agriculture and how it effect to the environment for future generations .We surveyed various
persons who are farming in villages and collect the details about the Environmental effects of
organic farming ,how it will impact on human health ,benefits and the best techniques that are
used in organic farming and find out the conclusion that organic farming is good for agriculture
or not.

Organic Framing is an efficient and promising agricultural approach for environmental

sustainability as it provides yield stability, Improved soil health, no environment concerns ,
organic food, and a reduction in the use of synthesized fertilizers.

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EVOLUTION OF ORGANIC FARMING IN INDIA

Organic farming, was evolved in India from ~4000 years ago. It was developed with nature
of demand and time. This traditional farming in India was part of great Indian Civilization
and one of the most prosperous countries in the world, till English ruled it. Traditionally in
India, the entire agricultural practices was based on organic techniques for example -
fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, etc. were obtained from plant and animal products. The
cattle, not only provided milk, but also provided bullocks for farming and dung which was
used as fertilizers. India was land nature friendly farming (eco-friendly) and self-sufficient
in food products.

Organic farming is in a nascent stage in India. About 2.78 million hectare of farmland was
under organic cultivation as of March 2020, according to the Union Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers’ Welfare. This is two per cent of the 140.1 million ha net sown area in the
country.

A few states have taken the lead in improving organic farming coverage, as a major part of
this area is concentrated only in a handful of states. Madhya Pradesh tops the list with 0.76
million ha of area under organic cultivation — that is over 27 per cent of India’s total
organic cultivation area.The top three states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and
Maharashtra — account for about half the area under organic cultivation. The top 10 states
account for about 80 per cent of the total area under organic cultivation.

Sikkim is the only Indian state to have become fully organic so far. A majority of the states
have only a small part of their net sown area under organic farming. Even the top three
states that account for the largest area under organic cultivation — Madhya Pradesh,
Rajasthan and Maharashtra — have only around 4.9, 2.0 and 1.6 per cent of their net sown
area under organic farming respectively.

A few states such as Meghalaya, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Goa and Sikkim have 10 per cent
or more of their net sown area under organic cultivation. All these states, except Goa, are
in hilly regions .Union Territories such as Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and
Diu, Lakshadweep and Chandigarh also have 10 per cent or more of their net sown area
under organic cultivation, but their agricultural area is very small. Almost all other states
have less than 10 per cent of their net sown area under organic.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING

Sustainability over the long term: Many changes observed in the environment are long term,
occurring slowly over time. Organic agriculture considers the medium- and long-term effect of
agricultural interventions on the agro-ecosystem. It aims to produce food while establishing an
ecological balance to prevent soil fertility or pest problems. Organic agriculture takes a proactive
approach as opposed to treating problems after they emerge.

Soil: Soil building practices such as crop rotations, inter-cropping, symbiotic associations, cover
crops, organic fertilizers and minimum tillage are central to organic practices. These encourage soil
fauna and flora, improving soil formation and structure and creating more stable systems. In turn,
nutrient and energy cycling is increased and the retentive abilities of the soil for nutrients and water
are enhanced, compensating for the non-use of mineral fertilizers. Such management techniques
also play an important role in soil erosion control.

Water: In many agriculture areas, pollution of groundwater courses with synthetic fertilizers and
pesticides is a major problem. As the use of these is prohibited in organic agriculture, they are
replaced by organic fertilizers (e.g. compost, animal manure, green manure) and through the use of
greater biodiversity (in terms of species cultivated and permanent vegetation), enhancing soil
structure and water infiltration. Well managed organic systems with better nutrient retentive
abilities, greatly reduce the risk of groundwater pollution. In some areas where pollution is a real
problem, conversion to organic agriculture is highly encouraged as a restorative measure (e.g. by
the Governments of France and Germany).

Air and climate change: Organic agriculture reduces non-renewable energy use by decreasing
agrochemical needs (these require high quantities of fossil fuel to be produced). Organic agriculture
contributes to mitigating the greenhouse effect and global warming through its ability to sequester
carbon in the soil. Many management practices used by organic agriculture (e.g. minimum tillage,
returning crop residues to the soil, the use of cover crops and rotations, and the greater integration
of nitrogen-fixing legumes), increase the return of carbon to the soil, raising productivity and
favouring carbon storage. Organic farming has the potential to not only reduce the carbon dioxide
but also slow down the climate change process.

Reduces Exposure To Harmful Chemicals: Organic farming in principle discourages the use of
harsh chemicals and therefore, contributes towards the presentation of the natural environment.
In fact, research studies have revealed that organic farming can eliminate about 500 million
pounds of pesticides and chemicals from entering into environment annually.

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Facilitates Healthy Soil Formation: Organic farming ensure that the soil is healthier and more
useful ,with its carbon and nitrogen cycle well balanced. Due to significant retention of beneficial
bacteria, the natural nitrogen fixation in the soil also gets a boost. Studies point out that only a
teaspoon of organic soil rich in compost can host upto 1 billion helpful bacteria from 15,000
species.

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PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC FARMING

Organic agriculture grows and develops with these principles. These can contribute to
improving organic agriculture for the world.

There are mainly four Principles of organic farming are as follows:

• The Principle of Health - Organic farming should sustain and enhance the
health of soil, plant, animal, human, and planet as one and indivisible.

• The Principle of ecology - Organic farming should be based on living

ecological system and cycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain
them.

• The Principle of fairness - Organic farming should build on relationships that

ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities.

• The Principle of care - Organic farming should be managed in a precautionary

and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and

future generations and the environment.

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ORGANIC FARMING TECHNIQUES

CROP ROTATION
Crop rotation is a farming technique where farmers do not cultivate the same crop on the same land
every year; instead, they grow different crops in rotation to maintain the soil’s health.
Crop rotation is a very beneficial farming technique that replenishes the soil naturally as different
plants contribute different nutrients to the soil. This technique helps control pests, weeds, insects,
etc. by disrupting their habitat.

GREEN MANURE
Green manure means the dying plants that are uprooted and turned into the soil. These plants act
as nutrients to the soil that helps to improve its fertility. Mixing green plants with the soil enriches
it with organic matters and nitrogen. It also increases moisture levels and adds nutrients for
microorganisms, thus improving the soil quality. The described method of agriculture also reduces
weed infestation.

COMPOST
Compost is one of the best natural fertilizers used in organic farming. It is a recycled organic matter
highly enriched with nutrients that enhance the soil quality and improve crop production.

CROP DIVERSITY
A new practice named ‘Polyculture’ is in trend these days. In polyculture, a variety of crops can be
cultivated simultaneously to fulfill the increasing demand for food items across the world.
On the other hand, traditional farmers were used to practicing ‘monoculture’ where only one kind
of crop was used to cultivate in a particular location.
The polyculture farming method also helps to produce necessary soil microorganisms to boost up
the production.

SOIL MANAGEMENT
Soil is the primary requirement of cultivation. The soil depletes its quality as it loses its nutrients
after the cultivation of crops. Hence, soil management is crucial to recharge the soil with the
necessary nutrients. The main objective of organic farming is to increase soil quality by using
natural ways. That is why organic farming focuses on using bacteria (present in animal waste)
that help to increase the nutrients level in the soil, making it fertile for more production.

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WEED MANAGEMENT
Weeds or wild grass are unnecessary plants that grow along with the crops in agricultural fields.
These weeds suck most of the nutrients available in the soil and thus affect crop production.
Organic farming methods aim to reduce the growth of weeds instead of eradicating it.
Mulching, mowing or cutting are two techniques mainly we use for weed management in
organic farming. In mulching, the farmers use plant residue or plastic films on the soil surface
to block the growth of weeds.

LIVESTOCK
Organic farming induces domestic animals to use to increase the sustainability of agricultural
land.

GENETIC MODIFICATION
Methods of organic farming focus mainly on enhancing crop production and soil quality
through natural ways. Hence, we should keep genetic modification away from the field of
organic farming.

However, it must be noted that the pollens in modified crops are also present in the seed stocks
that have been used for organic farming. As a result, it becomes very tough to keep organic
farming completely away from genetic modification.

Nowadays, agricultural activities are more involved in the use of chemicals to increase the
production level to meet the world’s demand for food. The chemical we use in the form of
fertilizers and pesticides eventually dissolve into water streams and also penetrate deep inside
the soil. All this leads to an increased level of pollution, whether it is soil pollution or water
pollution . At this point, we must switch to some other farming process like organic farming
to help the environment to heal naturally. Today, it should be our priority to promote organic
farming to decrease the use of chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides, etc. Moreover, organic
farming is one of the best alternatives to strengthen soil quality without using any kind of
harmful chemicals.

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ORGANIC FOOD FOR ORGANIC HEALTH

Organic products reduce public health risks to farm workers, their families, and consumers by
minimizing their exposure to toxic and persistent chemicals on the farm and in food, the soil in
which they work and play, the air they breathe, and the water they drink. Children are especially
vulnerable to pesticides. Thus, offering organic food and fiber products into the marketplace
gives parents the option of choosing products produced without the use of these toxins.

Not only does organic production help reduce public health risks, mounting evidence
shows that food grown organically are rich in nutrients, such as Vitamin C, iron, magnesium,
and phosphorus, with less exposure to nitrates and pesticide residues in organically grown
fruits, vegetables, and grains when compared to conventionally grown products.
Organic food contributes to better health through reduced pesticide exposure for all and
increased nutritional quality. In order to understand the importance of eating organic food from
the perspective of toxic pesticide contamination, we need to look at the whole picture—from
the farmworkers who do the valuable work of growing food, to the waterways from which we
drink, the air we breathe, and the food we eat. Organic food can feed us and keep us healthy
without producing the toxic effects of chemical agriculture.

It is fresher
Organic produce is purchased fresh from farmers. At the supermarket, on the other hand, we
don’t know how long the produce has been stored before it has been put on the shelves, nor for
how long it is out on the floor. Produce from overseas may also have been travelling for a long
time before it has even arrived in the country, let alone made it to the supermarket. How fresh
can it be? The Organic Place purchases fruit and vegetables fresh from the farmer’s market
every Thursday and delivers it straight to our customer’s door by the end of the day. You
couldn’t get food any fresher unless you grew it yourself!

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It is free from chemical and pesticides

Farmers who follow organic principles do not add chemicals to improve or fasten its growth.
Organic fruit and vegetables follow the seasonal cycle and are only available when they grow
naturally. In our consumer-driven society, people expect any and every product all year round
which leads to fruit and veg being grown outside of their season. They are more likely to require
chemicals to aid their growth in that situation.

It tastes better
A few weeks ago my son, who normally eats organic apples, had an conventional apple from
his grandparents’ house. The moment his mouth touched the apple, he spat it out in disgust. He
didn’t want to eat it because it tasted funny. To add to the previous point, if our taste buds are
repulsed by the chemicals in these conventional fruit and vegetables, I can only imagine what
it could be doing to our heart, lungs and other vital organs. We’ve trusted our taste since
caveman times to keep poisons out of our body. Eating organic seems a no-brainer.

It is free from GMOs

Organic food is free from genetic modification. How do we know that genetically modified
food is safe for consumption or
the effects it can have on our bodies? The short answer is that we don’t. Eating real, organic
food is the only way we know for sure that we cannot be negatively affected.

It is seasonal
Certain fruit and vegetables grow at certain times of the year. It is nature’s way and it is more
significant than you may think. By eating organic food, you are eating what is in season and
what produce grows best during that time. Believe it or not, nature’s food is actually designed
to support your body best at that times they grow.

It is healthier for you and more nutrient dense

If you look back over the previous points you cannot be surprised to learn that organic produce
is healthier when it is fresher, seasonal, tastier and free from chemicals and GMOs. All signs
point to ‘yes’. The sooner you eat fruit plucked from the tree and the less time it has had
travelling or sitting around waiting to be eaten, the more nutrients it retains. Since eating
organic my family has managed to dodge the epidemic flus and gastro outbreaks that have been
rife in the winter season. I cannot help but wonder if it is coincidence or whether our nutrient
dense organic diet has kept our immune systems strong.

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Organic produce is more sustainable

Organic produce typically comes directly from local farmers to you. It saves time, expense, travel
and packaging. When we purchase local organic food, we decrease our carbon footprint as we
are not supporting fruit and veg that has been shipped around the world via plane and truck. We
are also not putting dollars into the big supermarket chains if we buy direct from the market. Our
money goes straight into the pockets of local producers and it saves you the cost of transport and
packaging. We will also consume less plastic bags which is always a win for sustainability and the
environment.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is organic farming and why it is important?

Ans. Organic farming is agriculture that makes healthy food, healthy soils, healthy plants, and
healthy environments a priority, along with crop productivity. Organic farmers use biological
fertilizer inputs and management practices such as cover cropping and crop rotation to improve
soil quality and build organic soil matter. By increasing the amount of organic matter in the
soil, organic farmers enhance the soil’s ability to absorb water, reducing the impacts of drought
and flooding. Improving soil organic matter also helps it to absorb and store carbon and other
nutrients need to grow healthy crops, which, in turn, are better able to resist insects and
diseases.

2.Can GMO’S used in organic farming?

Ans. The use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is prohibited
in organic products. This means an organic farmer can’t plant GMO seeds, an organic cow
can’t eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can’t use any GMO ingredients.

3.How does organic farming help the environment?

Ans. Organic agriculture reduces non-renewable energy use by decreasing agrochemical needs
(these require high quantities of fossil fuel to be produced). Organic agriculture contributes to
mitigating the greenhouse effect and global warming through its ability to sequester
carbon in the soil.

4.What are the principles of organic farming?

Ans. The Principles of Health, Ecology, Fairness, and care are the roots from which organic
agriculture grows and develops. They express the contribution that organic agriculture can
make to the world, and a vision to improve all agriculture in a global context.

5.What are the health benefits of organic farming?

Ans. Health benefits of organic farming:
1. We don’t use pesticides during organic farming. This is better for our health, and is very
natural too....
2. It conserves water , thus it can make us healthier as we have more fresh water for our use.
3. Organic foods are also more nutrious than other foods obtained by other farming methods.

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6.Name some techniques of organic farming?

Ans: Soil management, Weed Management, Crop Diversity, Crop Rotation, Green Manures ,
compost, Biological pest control, livestock, Genetic modification.

7.Is organic food is good for health?

Ans: Yes, Organic food is good for human health. It is good to immune the system, It reduces the
presence of pesticides, tastes better then non organic food, prevents cancer & premature aging,
boosts cardiovascular protection, Ensures safe & healthy world for future generation.

8.Environmental benefits of organic farming?

Ans: Some of the benefits of organic farming are:
o Discourages environmental exposure to pesticides and chemicals
o Builds soil fertility
o Helps combat erosion
o Fights the effects of global warming
o Supports water conversation and water health
o Discourages algae blooms
o Supports animal health and welfare
o Encourages biodiversity

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CHAPTER-8
CASE STUDY

Case-1:

Chalapathi, a farmer who works very hard for their family. He

cultivate his land with organic farming. They live in villages near their
farms. They cultivate land and grow different crops. He cultivate his land
without any toxic chemicals. We survey him and note down what are the
environmental benefits, how it impact on human health, benefits of organic
farming. We also verify what are the best techniques that are used in
organic farming.

Case-2:

Parvathamma, she is 58 years old. She has some acres of

land and she cultivate that land without any non-organic methods. After
surveying her we conclude the organic farming is good for environment,
she says that the organic food keeps your health safe and good. She mostly
cultivate her land by crop rotation and crop diversity.

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Case - 3:

venkateswarlu, he is 50 years old. He is a farmer in a small village.

He says that organic farming creates less soil and water pollution and lower
greenhouse gas emissions and is more efficient. He mostly uses pest
control method and green manure.

Finally from the above case study we conclude that the organic
farming is good for environment and for future generations.

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CHAPTER-9
BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Personal outcomes:
Community service for students and college volunteering helps students to acquire knowledge,
life skills and provide service to people who need it most. Community service and volunteering
for college students give young people the opportunity to become active members in their
communities, creating a positive societal impact. Habitat for Humanity is excited to share some
of the many benefits of community service for students.

1.Social Benefits
Because volunteering engages students directly with a community, it allows for a special bond
with those people or organizations being served. Community service for students increases
social awareness and responsibility as well. By committing to a project or activity with others,
college volunteering helps to build and strengthen relationships and make new friendships.
Your social, professional, and support network is bound to grow, introducing you to so many
new people who care about the same things as you!

2.Psychological benefits
By helping others, you will also decrease stress and depression. One of the major risk factors
for depression is social isolation. College volunteering helps you feel better about yourself and
increase overall satisfaction in your life by helping others and staying in regular contact with
others. Volunteer work with animals and pets has also been shown to reduce stress and anxiety
and boost your mood.

3.Boost Confidence
Are you shy, or do you have a difficult time meeting new people? Thankfully, volunteering
gives people, outgoing or not, the opportunity to develop and practice social skills by meeting
with people who share the same interests and goals. With college volunteering, you will
become more comfortable with your fellow volunteers over time and boost your confidence
levels too. Community service for students boosts self-confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of
accomplishment. This newfound pride will have positive effects on your present and future.

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4.Cognitive Benefits
While the benefits of community service for students include directly helping and making a
difference in an organization and the lives of people you are serving, it will also make a
difference in your career prospects. College volunteering helps students cognitively by
enhancing their knowledge, growing from new experiences, and developing and improving
interpersonal communication skills as well. You will gain new work-related skills through
community service, a better sense of social responsibility, and make a positive impact on your
community. To take service work to the next level professionally, consider exploring the fields
of teaching, nursing, psychology, and more.

5.Staying Active
There are many mental benefits of volunteering, but there are physical benefits as well.
Volunteering keeps you physically healthy and lessens symptoms or risks of chronic pain,
depression, improves heart health, and more. Studies have shown that those who volunteer
have a lower mortality rate as well, and volunteering has many benefits to your physical and
mental health at any age.

6.Advance Your Career

College volunteering can directly help you get experiences in your areas of interest and meet
people in a professional field. Through things like teamwork, problem-solving, practicing
communication and organizational skills, planning and managing projects, and more, you will
be practicing skills learned and used in the workplace. Various volunteer opportunities provide
additional training, such as volunteering for a shelter or working in a childcare environment.
Volunteering can also allow you to hone skills you already possess and use them to benefit the
greater good in your community as well.

7.Boost Resume
Another importance of community service for students is to improve job prospects by boosting
your resume. Studies have shown that volunteering is connected to greater odds of
employment, and most employers are more likely to choose candidates with volunteering
experience. College volunteering, and volunteering at any age, will not only boost your resume.
but help you to stand out professionally. Here are some ideas to help you get started and inspire
you to find volunteering opportunities you may not have otherwise considered.

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• Social Media
• PR
• Graphic Design
• Construction
• Search Engine Optimization, or SEO
• Program Management
• Board Opportunities Events Management

8.Refresh
By participating in college volunteering, it can be easier to escape from your day-to-day
responsibilities or stressors. By exploring your interests while helping others, volunteering can
be a meaningful way to stay relaxed, refreshed, and energized. We all need time away from
work and obligations, and by taking a step back from worrying about yourself, you can make
space to help yourself grow. It can be helpful to explore an environment of volunteering that
differs from your professional or schoolwork, such as finding something to do outdoors rather
than indoors or something that requires movement if you are typically stationary.

Social outcomes:
• Learning service as a graduate attribute
• Reduced stereotypes and greater inter-cultural understanding
• Improved social responsibility and citizenship skills
• Greater involvement in community service after graduation
Career Development:
Volunteering: Career Development through Community Service The Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) recently released its Volunteering in the United States – 2011 report finding
that 26.8% of the U.S. population volunteered in the past year. BLS defines a volunteer as
someone "who did unpaid work (except for expenses) through or for an organization."
What makes volunteering different from unpaid internships? Both can be rewarding and help
you with your resume, but there's a key difference. A volunteer position usually includes an
element of community service in which the individual volunteering fulfills a need within an
organization while helping others.

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From Volunteer to Career

Whether you are a student interested in gaining experience or a working professional
considering a career change, volunteering is an avenue worth investigating. In addition to
providing a service, donating your time and experience as a volunteer can result in
opportunities for career exploration, professional networking, and skill building. And for those
who may be unemployed but looking for work, volunteering can be a helpful way to stay
current in your field and also fill the gaps on a resume.

Career Exploration:
Careful selection and placement can lead to volunteering that helps gain first-hand experience
about a new field of interest. ServiceLeader.org recommends looking for volunteer assignments
that "place you in the type of setting you want to learn about; let you work side-by-side with
professionals you can observe and who can answer questions you may have about their career"
and allow you to "ask for as much training as you can get; and ask to be 'promoted' to tasks of
greater challenge”.

Professional Networking:
Volunteering is a good thing, even if the assigned tasks don't appear at first to be relevant to
your career field. The individuals volunteering in any given organization likely represent a
wide range of expertise and professional backgrounds. You never know who you'll have an
opportunity meet in this situation and who can help you expand your network. Getting to know
the people in the local community where you would like to get hired is a step in the right
direction.

Skill building:
LinkedIn recently added a "Volunteer Experience and Causes" feature specifically designed to
help you market the skills gained through community service activities along with those gained
through paid employment. Fast Company reported LinkedIn's related study finding 41% of
those "polled said they considered volunteer experience as valuable as paid work experience.
And 20% of the hiring managers polled in the survey admitted to making hiring decisions based
on volunteer work." Working in volunteer organizations often provides opportunities to build
both soft skills, such as communication, as well as technical skills,

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related to the specific volunteer position and tasks you are assigned, both of which may be
valuable to your future employers.

Finding a Match:
Before you approach an organization about becoming a volunteer, take some time to answer a
few questions. These will also help the organization's volunteer coordinator to help find a good
placement that will both fill an existing need in the community and allow you to engage in
activities you are interested in:
Q) What are your goals for the volunteer experience? Are you interested in learning a new
skill? Or perhaps you want to be more connected to your community. You may even be
required to complete community service or volunteer hours for a course project or
scholarship.
Q) How much time do you have to donate on a weekly and monthly basis? There may be
specific days and times that you have available around your existing schedule and
commitments.
Q) How can you help through the application of your existing skills? Volunteer organizations
often have specific needs, and helping them to fulfill their goals is a good place to start. You'll
reinforce your skills in the process and this work can lead to new assignments within the
organization.
Q) Explore volunteer positions through online search sites like Idealist.org, 1-800-
Volunteer.org, and VolunteerMatch.org. These sites allow you to search for posted volunteer
job descriptions by type of service, location, and keywords.
Government agencies and websites provide a wealth of information about volunteering at
local, state, and national levels. Check out VolunteeringInAmerica.gov, Serve.gov, and
Volunteer.gov for more details and listings of opportunities in your area. Some of these
organizations are also active in social networking sites allowing you to "like" or "follow" them
with your profiles. Find a volunteer centre in your area that works with multiple organizations
to find and place individuals with available service opportunities. Directories of regional
volunteer centres can be found on the 1-800-Volunteer and Hands on Network sites. You can
also reach out to local organizations that traditionally use volunteers, such as schools,
libraries, museums, and non profit agencies to find out more about their current needs and
upcoming information sessions.
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Virtual volunteer opportunities are also an option. There are ways you can donate your time
and skills that don't require you to go to a physical location. The list of virtual volunteer
opportunities at VolunteerMatch.org includes announcements with tasks that can be
completed at home via computer or phone. Don't forget to check with your school's
resources! There may be offices that work with individual students and student groups to
identify and connect with local service organizations.

Passion and Positivity Required:

HelpGuide.org reminds us "when it comes to volunteering, passion and positivity are the only
requirements. … Bear in mind that the most valuable skills you can bring to any volunteer
effort are compassion, an open mind, a willingness to do whatever is needed, and a positive
attitude." If you decide to become a volunteer, look for a good match between the organization's
needs and your goals, and be open to the opportunity to become a more active member of your
community. Have you had a successful volunteering experience? Perhaps one that led to new
career options and professional development? Share your story and advice for others with us
here!

Benefits of community service projects to community:

Volunteering allows students to become directly involved in their communities. Some students
don’t realize how important volunteers are to the country and to many organizations. But try
to imagine if no volunteers showed up to work tomorrow. Can you imagine what would
change?
Volunteers are responsible for many things that we take for granted. When hurricanes hit the
south coast or wildfires burn up California, volunteers are critical in helping victims get
resettled, fed, and back to their “normal” lives as quickly as possible. Without volunteers, many
of our country’s elderly would not be able to get food. Our parks and beaches would be much
dirtier. Our children would struggle more without the help of volunteer tutors and mentors.
To get a real idea of how important volunteers are to keeping the country running, let’s look at
the numbers.
The Corporation for National and Community Service says that in 2013, 62.6 million
Americans volunteered 7.7 billion hours of work. The estimated value of this work is almost
$173 billion. That’s almost as much as the GDP of Ukraine – just in volunteer hours!

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The top activities performed included raising money for important causes; collecting,
preparing, and giving out food to people who need it; providing labor and transportation;
tutoring and mentoring youth; and lending professional expertise.
Furthermore, volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to charities as non-volunteers. In
all, just over 50% of Americans donated over $25 to charities in 2013, making at least $4 billion
in donations.
The knowledge that they are making a real difference also affects student volunteers on a more
personal level. When students know their work is helping someone, they show increased rates
of self-esteem. Furthermore, students who volunteer are more likely to become actively
involved citizens who take a strong interest in current events and local affairs, and are much
more likely to vote.
Apart from helping out your community here and now, you’ll also be helping out your future

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CHAPTER-10
CONCLUSION

Organic farming is best for the environment it maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and

biodiversity, and reduce erosion

It Reduce the risks of human, animal, and environmental exposure to toxic materials

Organic farming yields more nutritious and safe food. The popularity of organic food is

growing dramatically as consumer seeks the organic foods that are thought to be healthier and

safer. Thus, organic food perhaps ensures food safety from farm to plate. The organic farming

process is more eco-friendly than conventional farming. Organic farming keeps soil healthy

and maintains environment integrity thereby, promoting the health of consumers. Moreover,

the organic produce market is now the fastest growing market all over the world including

India. Organic agriculture promotes the health of consumers of a nation, the ecological health

of a nation, and the economic growth of a nation by income generation holistically. India, at

present, is the world’s largest organic producers (Willer and Lernoud, 2019) and with this

vision, we can conclude that encouraging organic farming in India can build a nutritionally,

ecologically, and economically healthy nation in near future.

The main objective of organic farming is to increase soil quality by using natural ways. That is

why organic farming focuses on using bacteria (present in animal waste) that help to increase

the nutrients level in the soil, making it fertile for more production.

Thus organic farming plays an important role in agriculture .It is beneficial for the environment

because it causes less pollution, conserves water, increases soil fertility and consumes less

energy.

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 Student Self-Evaluation for the Community Service Project

Please rate your performance in the following areas:

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date Signature of the Student

 Evaluation by the Person in-charge in the Community/Habitation

Please rate the student’s performance in the following areas:

Please note that your evaluation shall be done independent of the Student’s self-evaluation

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date Signature of the Supervisor