KVK, S.A.S Nagar conducted one day refresher course 
for Agriculture Development Officers/ Horticulture Development Officers/ Extension Functionaries under the supervision of Dr. Yashwant Singh (Deputy Director), KVK on ‘Organic Farming’ at administrative complex. Twenty one extension officials participated during this refresher course. The objective of this course was to guide the in-service officials regarding need and importance of organic farming so that they can motivate the farmers towards healthy crop production. Dr. Yashwant Singh in his inaugural address stressed on status and scope of organic farming in India, particularly in 
Punjab state. He delivered the lecture on organic livestock farming. Course incharge, Dr. Harmeet Kaur delivered lecture on production and pest management in organic farming. Dr. Munish Sharma enlightened the officials regarding organic farming in horticultural crops. Dr. Manoj Kumar from Regional Centre for Organic Farming guided the participants regarding certification of organic crop produce and products. Dr. Yashwant Singh also requested participants to guide the farmers regarding proper rice straw management instead of burning it. He distributed certificates among participants and thanked Chief Agriculture Officer (S.A.S Nagar), Deputy Project Director, ATMA and all participants for making this programme a success.
