Expert talk "Introduction to Organic Farming" on December, 23rd 2021

A Seminar was organized by the Skill Development Centre collaboration with Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian club, on December, 23rd 2021 with an aim to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding the prospective of choosing organic farming and food as an option for business as well for providing knowledge of this topic and would resolve many queries of students at a practical level which would support them in future in their academic or research career. Mr. Neeraj Kumar Prajapati chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Ankit Sharma, Assistant Professor. He also co-chaired the seminar.

Total 87 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 7 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. In the seminar, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Prajapati shared the basic information with the participants regarding importance of organic farming. He shared his journey. He had cycled more than 18,500 km on his mission to help people, especially the farming community, understand the negative implications of using pesticides for their crops. During his graduation, 'Cancer Trains' (that runs from Abohar to Jodhpur) encouraged him to start his journey. He became surprised to know that such carcinogenic disease in Punjab occur due to consumption of chemical that spray on the horticultural and field crops. So, he decided to educate farmers on the benefits of organic farming. He gets opportunities to meet researchers, scientists, and experts on organic farming during journey and then he took these new techniques to the farmers in various villages and also listens their issues. He discuss those with experts to find a solution. The lecture was overall valuable for students. At the end he motivates the students that food is very important for us. As agricultural students you have to find the ways to increase the awareness regarding organic food among the farmers and their families. Mr. Neeraj Kumar Prajapati shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to work for the welfare of farmers. Dr Poonam Burman (Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks, at the end of the session.

Expert talk in collaboration NSS Unit on December 23rd, 2021

Department of Agriculture is going to organize Seminar with an expert talk in collaboration NSS Unit, Baba Farid College on ?Role of Cyber Extension in Agriculture.

Visit to Mini Zoo and Dear Safari Bir Talab Bathinda on December, 10 2021

A one day educational trip was organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda for B.Sc Hons in Agriculture first year students on December, 10 2021. A total of 97 Students made a visit to MINI ZOO AND DEAR SAFARI BIR TALAB Bathinda under the guidance of Dr Kiran (Assistant Professor) and Dr Samandeep Singh (Assistant Professor). The bus started from college at 11:00 a.m. and arrived to the zoo at 11:30 a.m. Bir Talab Zoo was established in Forest Area named Bir Talab. The Zoo houses have many species of trees, herbs, shurbs, animals and birds. There is also exciting rides for the visitors. Zoo is spread over an area of 161 acres. The zoo was established by the Red Cross Society in the year 1978. In the year 1982, the Forest and Wildlife Protection Department, Punjab State took over the charge of the zoo. The main objective of this trip was to provide the participants with the knowledge regarding the prospective to promote awareness of different species of trees, herbs, shrubs, animals and birds in the wild. Mr Sikander Singh, incharge of the zoo gave brief introduction about the zoo to students and faculty members. He also said that almost Rs. 9.5 crores has been spent for bringing in new cages for the birds and animals, to develop deer safari. Then students move around the zoo for about 2-3 hours.

Mr Sikander singh gave the knowledge to students about different species of Plants, animals and birds present in the zoo. Trees like yellow flowered amanitas, bamboo, shisham, teak, khair etc. many more give an incredible atmosphere to the forest. Animals like Panther, Elephant, Deer, Noctural House (Porkupine) are there in zoo. Moreover, birds like peacocks, parrots, pigeons, fowls and parakeets are also there. Students also met forest range officer Mr. Amrinder singh in the zoo. He is a great personality. He gave interacting lectures about the Bir Talab. It was very knowledgeable visit for students. Such types of educational visit should be scheduled by the institute. The overall trip was successful as students enjoyed the wildlife at zoo. The college bus departure from the zoo at 3.00 p.m. to Baba Farid College.

Academic Educational visit to MoU Organisation on December 6th 2021

An Academic Educational visit to MoU Organisation was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on December 6th 2021 at Central University, Bathinda, with an aim to provide the participants with the knowledge regarding the prospective of tissue culture laboratory as a field of agriculture which would support them in future as their academic career.

Dr. Monisha Dhiman chaired the session. He also co-chaired the seminar. Total 97 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 1th Sem and four faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this educational visit. At present Dr. Monisha Dhiman is acting as Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Sciences) Central University, Bathinda

In this trip, Dr. Monisha define that the campus of the university is environment friendly, high-tech with modern facilities and ICT-enabled learning. Each department is provided with well-equipped laboratories for teaching and research on the second, third, fourth and fifth floor and Computer Centre with the latest IT infrastructure on the third floor of the Aryabhata Academic Block. The University Library subscribes to a large number of electronic journals through the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium with access to American Chemical Society, American Physical Society, Annual Reviews, Cambridge University Press, IEEE / IEE Electronic Library Online (IEL), Institute of Physics, JSTOR, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Royal Society of Chemistry.

Dr. Monisha explained the state of the art teaching and research labs of the departments. Students visited to tissue culture laboratory which are equipped with light microscopes, RT PCR, Gradient PCR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Multi-mode plate readers, Electrophoresis units, Gel documentation systems, high precision water baths, Ultra-low temperature deep freezers, high speed cooling centrifuges, Vacuum Concentrator, Nano Drop 3000, CO2 incubators, BOD incubators/shakers and water purification systems and other small equipment's for the day to day experiments.

The overall educational visit is very fruitful for students and such types of Educational visits should be planned by department so that they can gain the knowledge in the field of Agriculture.

Expert Talk on Financial Planning For Young Professionals on November 29th 2021

An Expert Talk was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under MoU Organization collaborate with KUKVC on November 29th 2021 with an aim to to introduce participants about starting financial planning looked after later on in life and build a plan to help get the candidate where he/she want to go. Ms Krishna Wadher chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman (Associate Professor). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 67 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 7 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Ms Krishna Wadher, has been posted as Financial Coach, Hermoneytalks, Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber (KUKVC).

In the seminar, Ms Krishna Wadher shared the basic information with the participants regarding the Financial basics that how can we create a strategy for our specific goals and circumstances, how to maintain the budget, how to reduce debt, if any deby then how should be pay off first and need to know about setting up an emergency fund. Ms Krishna Wadher also provide the knowledge about life planning that how we can maintain our standard of living over time, how to save money for purchase like a trip, car or house, how to start own business, how to arrange in the absence of job. She also gave the information about insurance and protection of our self and our family under emergency circumstances. Ms Krishna Wadher also gave the knowledge about the investment strategy and maximize the workplace saving plan etc. She shared his contact information with the students and motivated them more about to Financial Planning For Young Professionals. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Expert Talk Career Guidance and counseling on November 24, 2021

An Expert Talk was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under MoU Organization collaborate with KUKVC on November 29th 2021 with an aim to to introduce participants about starting financial planning looked after later on in life and build a plan to help get the candidate where he/she want to go. Ms Krishna Wadher chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman (Associate Professor). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 67 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 7 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Ms Krishna Wadher, has been posted as Financial Coach, Hermoneytalks, Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber (KUKVC).

In the seminar, Ms Krishna Wadher shared the basic information with the participants regarding the Financial basics that how can we create a strategy for our specific goals and circumstances, how to maintain the budget, how to reduce debt, if any deby then how should be pay off first and need to know about setting up an emergency fund. Ms Krishna Wadher also provide the knowledge about life planning that how we can maintain our standard of living over time, how to save money for purchase like a trip, car or house, how to start own business, how to arrange in the absence of job. She also gave the information about insurance and protection of our self and our family under emergency circumstances. Ms Krishna Wadher also gave the knowledge about the investment strategy and maximize the workplace saving plan etc. She shared his contact information with the students and motivated them more about to Financial Planning For Young Professionals. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Expert talk on Value addition of different cereals, fruits and vegatables on 18th November, 2020

It aimed to introduce participants to the prospective of choosing a value addition as an option for business as well for providing knowledge of this topic. A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian club, on November 18th 2021 with an aim to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding the prospective of choosing value addition as an option for business as well for providing knowledge of this topic and would resolve many queries of students at a practical level which would support them in future in their academic or research career.

Dr Amardeep Kaur chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Jashandeep Kaur Gill, Assistant Professor (Food Processing). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 105 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr. Amardeep Kaur has been posted as Horticulturist, PAU Regional Research Station, Bathinda.

In the seminar, Dr Amardeep Kaur shared the basic information with the participants regarding fruit & vegetable processing and its objective. She explained that processing of fruits & vegetables increases their shelf-life. Since they are traded on a large scale, processing ensures that market demand of fruits & vegetables with standard quality is met. she gave the knowledge about the vast production base offers India tremendous opportunities for export. India's exports of Processed Food was Rs. 26,067.64 Crores in 2015-16, which includes the share of products like Mango Pulp, Dried and Preserved Vegetable, Other Processed Fruit and Vegetable, Pulses, Groundnuts, Guargum. The Indian food –processing industry is primarily export oriented. India's geographical situation gives it the unique advantage of connectivity to Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Singapore, Thiland, Malaysia and Korea. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr Amardeep Kaur shared his contact information with the students and motivated them more about Fruit and vegetable processing industry, has taken a new direction and is growing gradually with strong growth rate annually. Fruit and vegetable processing is done widely in the food and beverage industry.. He also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Dr Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Poonam Burman (Associate Professor) presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Expert talk on Soft skill and Resume writing on 18th November, 2020

It aimed to introduce participants to the prospective of 'how to write soft skills into resume' in a way that would help get the candidate noticed more by recruiters.

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Placement Training Programs organized Placement Activity with an Expert Talk on November 18th 2021 with an aim to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding the prospective of 'how to write soft skills into resume in a way that will help get the candidate noticed more by recruiters and would resolve many queries of students which would support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr Deepika Bhatia chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman (Associate Professor). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 104 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 5th and 7th Sem and 6 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr Deepika Bhatia has been posted as Assistant Professor in Biotechnology Department of Baba Farid College, BFGI, Bathinda.

In the seminar, Dr Deepika Bhatia shared the basic information with the participants regarding soft skills and resume writing and its objective. She explained that the soft skills play a vital role in resume writing, interviewing and finding success in communication with individuals at work and in different areas of their life. For instance, as a candidate seek for jobs, he/she would notice that a lot of employers list specific soft skills on their job posts within the required or desired sections. She gave the knowledge that with thousands of resume to go through, a recruiter won't spend more than about a few seconds looking at each individual resume. The winning combination of Resume service lies in knowing what to include, what not to include, and what kind of a spin to put on their resume, to ensure the candidate stand out and not just the document - to give them the very best possible chance of getting the job they want. Dr Deepika shared his contact information with the students and motivated them more about to write the soft skill in their resume. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Dr Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Jashandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor (Food Processing), presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Educational Trip on November 10th 2021 at Mann Makhi Farm, Tungwali

An Academic Educational Trip was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on November 10th 2021 at Mann Makhi Farm, Tungwali District Bathinda, with an aim to provide the participants with the knowledge regarding the prospective of Apiculture as a field of agriculture which would support them in future as their academic career. S. Gurcharan Singh Mann chaired the session. He also co-chaired the seminar. Total 108 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 7th Sem and five faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this educational trip. At present S. Gurcharan Singh Mann is acting as MD of his own Mann Makhi Farm, Tungwali.

In this trip, Gurcharan Singh Mann define the Apiculture or Beekeeping that it is the branch of agriculture to care and management of honey bees for the production of honey and wax on a commercial scale. He showed in his farm that the bees are kept and bred in apiaries set up in a monitored environment. He explained that the agro-based activity is undertaken mostly in the rural areas to meet the food needs as well as the need for raw material for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. He also defined that the role of honey bees is central to the process of pollination of crops which is significant for the good yield. Honey Bees have a vital role in sustaining plants bio-diversity which is vital to support environmental stability. S. Gurcharan Singh Mann explained that this is a course where practical training is required more than theoretical knowledge. Some of the beehives offer certificates or classes to train the students. S. Gurcharan Singh Mann also focused on career for those who wish to start their own business, a career in Apiculture can be good to start with a minimal capital of 1-2 lakh If any student have expertise in beekeeping, the job is likely to be rewarding and fulfilling. S. Gurcharan Singh also awared the students that more than 150 million bee colonies are needed for the pollination of crops in India which is likely to generate employment for 215 lakh people and highly trained professionals are needed to oversee them. S. Gurcharan Singh shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start this business. He also offered his assistance if students wanted any help from him.

Fresher party "Rubru-2021" on October 29th 2021

Fresher's Party" in any college is an event which every student eagerly awaits from their time of admission. A Fresher party "Rubru-2021" was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on October 29th 2021. The purpose of activity was to introduce the new students to the senior students. Senior students heartily welcomed the fresher students. The fresher party day was filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. It was a fun filled event where the new students got a chance to show their talent. This was followed by the Shabad and lamp lightening by the Dignitaries. Followed by this the welcome speech was given by Sandeep Kaur and Gurjashan singh. They welcomed the Hon. Chief Guests Dr. B.D Sharma, Deputy Director Career Guidance and Counselling, Dr Pardeep Kaura, Principal, Dr Manish Bansal, Vice Principal, Baba Farid college, Dr Amandeep Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, BFC and Mr. Navdeep Kochar, Dean Examination and the freshers. Events started with solo singing performances by some of the best singers of second year. After this all the other participants of this great day came up with their unique ramp walk in pairs. There were about 32 participants, 16 girls and 16 boys. They introduced themselves one by one. All of them enjoyed a lot. After this, all the 32 participants came up on the stage to show their hidden talent and performed one by one. Second round of performances went on very well. Two dance teams performed marvelous dance, which provided jury with sufficient time for deciding the results. After the dance performance, results were declared and out of 32 contestants, 8 of them including 4 boys and 4 girls were finally selected for the final question-answer round. This was the final stage and after which all the 8 contestants were eagerly waiting to know the results. Once the results were out, it was the time of exciteement for the contestants. Ensan Ali and Manveer Kaur was crowned Mr. & Miss Fresher respectively. The winners for the titles of Mr. & Miss Well dressed were Amandeep Bhati and Nisha Bharti respectively. Kohinoor Dhillon & Ganiv Brad was awarded with the titles of Mr. Handsome and Miss Beautiful respectively.

A Student-Alumni Interaction Program" on November 02nd 2021

A Student-Alumni interaction was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on November 02nd 2021 at Mini Seminar Hall in Block C. The purpose of activity was to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding the prospective of B.Sc (Agriculture) in the real life situations and in jobs. The resource person Dr Shreyansh Mittal chaired the session. He was welcomed by Associate Professor, Dr Poonam Burman. He also co-chaired the seminar. Total 104 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of agriculture attended this seminar. Dr Shreyansh Mittal completed his B.Sc.Agriculture 4yr (Batch 2010-2014) from Baba Farid College and did his Ph.D Soil Science from Punjab Agricultural University In the Alumni interaction program, Dr Shreyansh Mittal advised the students to further select the subject after completion of graduation for their career. After doing B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) they could opt for different fields like doing M.Sc in their elective either in major or minor subject in India or from foreign Agricultural University. Dr Shreyansh Mittal shared their own higher study experience and the knowledge with the participants regarding importance of higher study for career choice. He also discussed the detailed process of the higher study with the students. Guest also shared with students that they could move for Research and development in any Agricultural university on the basis of project under ICAR. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr Shreyansh Mittal shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their preparation for further higher studies. He also offered his assistance if students wanted any help from her.

At the end of the session, Dr.Wineet Chawla, HOD (Agriculture Department) gave vote of thanks to Dr Shreyansh Mittal.

A Seminar on "Patent Filling Trends in Agriculture and Biotechnology" on November 02nd 2021

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agriculture club on IPR on November 02nd 2021 at conference room in Block-C. The Seminar was organized with an aim to introduce participants to the prospective of choosing a patentable research work in the fields of agriculture and biotechnology. Ms. Neha Goyal chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Manish Gupta, Dean (Research and Innovation, BFGI). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 46 Faculty of Department of Agriculture accompanied this seminar. At present Ms. Neha Goyal is acting as Director and Founder, Mentor, UniPatrde Consultants LLP, Noida (An IP Firm). In the seminar, Ms. Neha Goyal shared the basic information with the participants regarding Patent Filling Trends in Agriculture and Biotechnology. She explained the Advances in the life sciences and Agriculture sector have had an impact on life expectancy and the quality of life. Most modern insecticides and pesticides are based on biotechnology and agriculture. She also explained the importance of Patent Filling Trends in Agriculture and Biotechnology. Ms. Neha Goyal provide the knowledge that plants that have been purposefully altered to carry a new characteristic, such as resistance to pests or droughts, or enhanced yield, are generally considered patentable under the law. Such inventions usually concern modifications introduced by genetic engineering called Genetically modified plants, but other technical processes are also used to obtain such changes. To be patentable, these plants need to be novel and inventive. A lot of queries are also discussed with Guest by staff members. Ms. Neha Goyal shared his contact information with the faculty members and motivated them to study more about Patent Filling Trends in Agriculture and Biotechnology so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject.

Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Dr Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Expert talk on Successful Vegetable production in Polyhouse conditions

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian club on October 22nd 2021 with an aim to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding the production of vegetables under polyhouse conditions and will resolve many queries of students at a practical level which would support them in future in their academic or research career.

Dr. Nikhil chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Jashandeep Kaur Gill, Assistant Professor (Food Processing). He also co-chaired the seminar. Total 102 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of Deptt. of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr. Nikhil has been posted as Research Officer, Punjab State Farmers and Farm workers Commission at Mohali.

In the seminar, Dr. Nikhil shared the basic information with the participants regarding Protected Cultivation of Vegetable crops and its objective. He explained the benefits of Protected cultivation that it is also known as greenhouse cultivation or controlled environment agriculture is the most contemporary approach to produce mainly horticultural crops which is highly productive, conservative of water and land, and also protective to the environment. It is an upcoming and alternative production system involving high-tech and intensive. The protected cultivation offers several advantages to grow high-value crops with improved quality even under unfavourable and marginal environments. New trend of entrepreneurial mindset and commensurate opportunities of respectable business for educated youth among progressive farmers Dr. Nikhil also focused on Components of Protected Cultivation. He advised the students about selecting the subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Nikhil shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about Protected Cultivation so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject. He also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Dr Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Poonam Burman (Associate Professor) presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Skill Workshop on "How to Cultivate Mushroom" on 13th September, 2021

Skill Development Cell, Baba Farid College in association with Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized a skill training workshop on "How to Cultivate Mushroom" on 13th September, 2021. The purpose of the activity was to aware the students about the cultivation of mushrooms. In this regard Ms. Samandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda was invited as a resource person. She was welcomed by Dr. Jashandeep Singh Sidhu, Assistant Professor (Department of Agriculture) cum Faculty Coordinator (Skill Development Cell). Number of students of Department of Agriculture attended this workshop. Ms. Samandeep Kaur shared concepts, types, uses, food values of different mushroom verities along with importance of mushroom cultivation. She also discussed about Mushroom spawn: its quality attributes, storage and transport. The purpose of this talk is to give knowledge to the students for establishing commercial mushroom production units.

Ms. Samandeep Kaur guided the students about the raising of beds and spawn with cultivation procedure of paddy straw mushroom (outdoor/ indoor). Further, demonstration on bag preparation of oyster mushrooms was shown to the students along with the visit to the mushroom cultivation lab of the Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda.

Dr. Ankit Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture gave the vote of thanks in the end of the session. Students were very much thankful for organizing this activity and Mr. Mukesh Kumar (In-charge, Skill Development Cell) ensures students about organizing such activities in future.

Legal Awareness Programme Organized by Women Development Cell on 22nd September, 2021

To spread legal awareness among students, women workers and faculty members, Women Development Cell, Baba Fraid College organized 'Legal Awareness Programme' on 22nd September, 2021 (Wednesday) This Programme was sponsored by "National Commision For Women, Govt of India".

Under the said program, we invited four Resource persons who shared their views on different topics to create legal awareness. Poster making competition was also organized for students of different colleges. The Resource persons invited to share their views were:

1. Sh. Ashok Kumar Chauhan (PCS) Judicial, Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Bathinda.
2. S. Aaswant Singh PPS, DSP (City), Bathinda
3. Advocate Harpreet Kaur, District President Legal Cell, Bathinda.
4. Dr. Navjot Kaur, Assistant Professor, Incharge Academics, Baba Farid Law College, Faridkot.

The programme started at 9:00 AM in main seminar hall, Baba Farid College, Bathinda. Total 125 Students registered for Legal Awareness Programme. Dr. Deepika Bhatia (Women Development Cell) welcomed the chief guest Sh. Ashok Kumar Chauhan and the audience presesnt in seminar hall. S. Harpal Singh, Deputy Director, BFGI and Sh. B.D. Sharma, D. D. Career Guidance presented bouquet to Sh. Ashok Kumar Chauhan. Then Sh. Ashok Kumar Chauhan shared their views on "Legal Awareness for Women". After this our next guest speaker S. Aaswant Singh was welcomed by Dr. Deepika Bhatia and Dr. Pardeep Kaura (Principal, Baba Farid College, Bathinda). Dr. Kaura presented bouquet to S. Aaswant Singh. Then S. Aaswant Singh shared views on "Cyber crime and awareness for women regarding various types of Cyber crimes". He gave examples and causes related to financial awareness for women. Students enjoyed his session a lot. After Poster making competition and lunch break all the participants and attendees again gathered in main seminar hall. Dr. Deepika Bhatia welcomed third guest Advocate Harpreet Kaur. Dr. Manish Bansal (Vice Principal, Baba Farid College, Bathinda) and Dr. Tarun Goyal (Coordinator, Legal Awareness Programme) presented bouquet to the guest. Then Advocate Harpreet Kaur shared her views on topic "Women Harassment". After this Dr. Deepika welcomed our fourth guest Dr. Navjot Kaur.

Ms. Samandeep Kaur (Organizing Secretary, Legal Awareness Programme) and Ms. Seema Ahuja (Coordinator, Legal Awareness Programme) presented bouque to her. Then Advocate Harpreet Kaur shared her views on topic "Marriage and Divorce". In the end Dr. B.D Sharma thanked all guests and attendees. As per the result of Poster making competition First position was secured by Ms. Sheena Rani student of B.A., Guru Nanak Khalsa Girls College, Bathinda and she won 3100 Rs. Cash Prize and Second position was secured by Mr. Piyush Kumar Yadav, Student of B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda and he won 2100 Rs. Cash prize.

Organizing Team of Legal Awareness Programme Dr. Pardeep Kaura (Principal, Baba Farid College), Dr. Manish Bansal (Principal, Baba Farid College), Dr. Tarun Goyal (Coordinator), Ms. Samandeep Kaur (Organizing Secretary) Ms. Seema Ahuja (Coordinator-Poster making competition ) did a commendable job and deserved praise.

Click on it - A Photography Competition with theme - "Area - Indian Culture"

Agrarian Club, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized photography competition for the students on September, 14th 2021. The main purpose of photography competition was to motivate youth with their scientific artistic talent and support the participants. It was a creative event at which the participants got an opportunity to capture the "Area-Indian Culture" and submit the photographs that showed how the culture of areas change from place to place within the country. So it was the best theme for the event. Department chose this theme to make the students aware about the culture of India. It is very necessary for the students to know about our culture along with the regular study.

The competition started at 9.45 a.m.sharp in Lab No. 1, Ground Floor, New C-Block, Department of Agriculture, The activity was started with the address of Dr. Poonam Burman (Activity coordinator). She welcomed Dean Agriculture Dr J.S Gill, Dr Surbhi Sharma HOD (Agriculture Department), Mrs Pushpinder Kaur (Assistant Professor of Punjabi) as a Jugde and participants in the event and also told about the importance of photography in our life. During her speech she said that Photography is so powerful mode that it allows you to share experiences with others in the form of images and it enables the diffusion of information of things as they really are. Photography also helps you to capture anything you feel charming and worth remembering. One photograph is powerful enough not only to remind you of an event or detail, but can bring you right back to the feelings, sounds, and even smells of the moment.

Total 12 contestants participated in this competition in which 2 students were from B.Sc Agriculture 3rd sem, 10 students from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 5th sem. The photographs, clicked by participants, were shared and display through projector to all the participants. In these photographs some were related to religion, some were related to customs, some were related to the occupation and some were representing Indian culture and dress of the respective area.

Mrs Pushpinder Kaur (Assistant Professor of Punjabi) was judge of this competition. She announced positions on the basis of theme related best photography. At the end Mrs Pushpinder Kaur appreciated photography skil of all the participants and motivated them to participate in such events in future so that they can reveal the beauty of their culture to the people who belong to different culture.

The Winners of the competition were as follows:

1st position : Sukhmanpreet Singh and Rajwinder Singh from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 5rd sem
2nd position : Simranjeet Singh from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 5th sem
3rd position : Kuldeep Singh from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 5th sem At the end of the session, Judge was thanked by Dr. Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Agriculture Department).

In-plant Training for students at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Bathinda

The training was organized by Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Bathinda under MOU assigned with the Department of Agriculture, BFC. The training started for students of B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from July 26, to August 25, 2021 with an aim to develop researchers and create new entrepreneurs in food processing sector.

In the "In-plant training", Pratibha Singh conducted practical on different aspects regarding Baking Technology (Biscuits, Bread and Buns, Cake, Pizza base, Patties, Icing etc.), Dairy Technology (Pasteurized Milk, Flavoured Milk, Curd/ Dahi, Paneer, Jaljeera Whey Drink, Sweet/NamkeenLassi, Milk Cake etc.), Fruits and Vegetables Technology (Jam, Jelly, Tomato sauce/ Ketchup, Juices/ Beverages, Squash, Candy, Pickles, Potato chips, Dehydrated Powder and flakes, canning etc.), Spice Processing (Chilli Flakes, Powder, Dehydration, Pastes, Masala Mixes etc.), and Confectionery Technology (Home Made Chocolate, Peanut Chikki; and other range of Food Products). Mentor focused and told students that food processing allows us to eat a greater variety of foods than our ancestors. Because we can safely preserve and package foods, we are able to transport foods from across the globe to our homes. We are not restricted to what is produced locally nor to seasonality, greatly extending food availability and accessibility for the greater majority that live in urban environments. Increased choice allows us to have a more varied diet, which is more likely to provide all the nutrients required for good health. The training was overall valuable for students. Pratibha Singh shared her contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about scope and importance of food processing so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her. Students collected the certificates after successfully training.

At the end of the training Dr. JS Gill, Associate Dean, Department of Agriculture and Dr. Wineet Chawla, HOD, Department of Agriculture motivate the students about training for participation in future.

Expert talk on "Water management of horticulture crops"

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian club on August 25th 2020 via Microsoft Teams with an aim to provide the participants with the knowledge regarding the prospective of Water management of horticultural crops as a field of agriculture which would support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Prativa Sahu chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Jashandeep Kaur Gill, Assistant Professor (Food Processing). She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 92 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of Deptt. of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr. Prativa is acting as Scientist ICAR- Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

In the seminar, Dr. Prativa shared the basic information with the participants regarding Water management in vertical farming under the present scenario of climatic change. She explained the types of hydroponic or soilless culture like solution culture, solid media culture and aeroponics, how the cultivation of plants occur in a nutrient-enriched water with or without the mechanical support of an inert medium. She also explained that management of agricultural water resource increase crop water use efficiency (WUE), which is one of the main targets to feed the world as there is a dramatic rise in world population (almost 10 billion) by 2050. She defined the term Iot (Internet of things) that itis a system of physical devices with sensors, software, electronics and connectivity to allow it to perform better by exchanging information with other connected devices, the operator or the manufacturer. She gave the knowledge to students that the term internet of things" was coined by Mr. Kevin Ashton co-founder of Auto-ID centre, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. Dr. Prativa also focused on types of sensors like Soilless moisture sensor, Fertigation sensor, Climate monitoring sensor, Disease monitoring sensor, Nutrition deficiency sensor and Fruit quality sensor. She also explained the design planning and execution methods used in water harvesting like mulching, CBOC (Crescent Bund with Open Catchment pits), SOD Culture, Terracing with stone and Pebbles. She advised the students about selecting the subject for their career after completion of graduationr. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Prativa shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about scope and importance of water management of horticultural crops so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

At the end of the session Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks.

Seminar on "A Student-Alumni Interaction Program"

A Student-Alumni interaction was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on August 23th 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity was to aware the students about the higher study, to choose their career either on the basis of higher education in India or in Foreign based on their selected subject. The resource person Mr. Asmanpreet Singh Sidhu chaired the session. He was welcomed by Associate Dean, Dr J.S. Gill. He also co-chaired the seminar. Total 60 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of agriculture attended this seminar. He completed his B.Sc. Agriculture 4yr (Batch 2012-2016) from Baba Farid College and did his M.Sc (Entomology) from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab. Now he is working as Agriculture Development Officer (Plant Protection) in Maur Bathinda.

In the Alumni interaction program, Mr. Asmanpreet Singh shared the higher study experience and the knowledge with the participants regarding importance of higher study for career choice. The detailed process of the higher study was also discussed with the students. Mr. Asmanpreet Singh also focused on interest in learning and skills enhancement which would support them in career planning and grab opportunities in their academic or research career. He advised the students to further select the subject after completion of graduation for their career. He provided the students with the guidance about the career opportunities. After doing B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) they could opt for different fields like doing M.Sc in their elective either in major or minor subject in India or from foreign Agricultural University. Guest also shared with students that they could move for Research and development in any Agricultural university on the basis of project under ICAR. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Mr. Asmanpreet Singh shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their preparation for further higher studies. She also motivated the students to be serious about their study to achieve their aim. He also offered his assistance if students wanted any help from her.

At the end of the session, he was thanked by Dr.Wineet Chawla, HOD (Agriculture Department).

Expert talk on "Scope and Importance of Landscaping"

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian club on August 20th 2020 via Microsoft Teams with an aim to provide the participants with the knowledge regarding the prospective of landscaping as a field of agriculture which would support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Nomita chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Dr Jashandeep Kaur Gill, Assistant Professor (Food Processing).She also co-chaired the seminar. Total 90 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 6 faculty members of Deptt. of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr. Nomita is acting as Assistant Professor at Division of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, SKUAST-J, C hatha-180009, Jammu.

In the seminar, Dr. Nomita shared the basic information with the participants regarding Landscaping and its objective. She explained the objective of landscape designing which involves site specific, harmonizing with the existing landscape and use of sustainable materials. She also explained the importance of landscaping i.e. recreational benefits, aesthetic appeal, preventing the land erosion, controlling pollution, adding colour, promoting tourism etc. She defined the elements of landscape designing includes line, form, texture, color and scale. Dr. Nomita also focused on principles of landscape designing that are focalization, proportion, balance, unity, repetition and rhythm. She also explained the design planning and execution methods used in landscape designing. She gave the knowledge to students about the plant materials used in landscaping like trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, palms, cacti and ferns. She advised the students about selecting the subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Nomita shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about scope and importance of landscaping so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.
Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Expert talk on Drip Irrigation: The Way Ahead for Sustainable Agriculture on 1st May, 2021

Skill Development Cell, Baba Farid College in association with Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized an expert talk entitled, Drip Irrigation : The Way Ahead For Sustainable Agriculture on 1st May, 2021 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the activity was to aware the students about the drip irrigation system which in turn facilitates agriculture to produce higher yields while saving on water as well as fertilizers, energy and even crop protection products. In this regards Er. Rahul Nagar, Territory Sales Manager, Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd. was invited as a resource person. He was welcomed by Dr. Ankit, Assistant Professor (Processing and Food Engineering). Total 45 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) and 5 faculty members of Department of Agriculture attended this talk. Er. Rahul Nagar shared  how drip irrigation applies water and nutrients frequently and in small doses to plants, ensuring an optimal growing condition that helps produce the highest possible yields. He informed  how drip irrigation system now a days help the budding youths to get career opportunities in this field after completion of graduation and Post-graduation. According to Er. Rahul, the purpose of this talk is a simple one- interaction to make precision irrigation the most accessible and effective solution for growers around the world.

He also warned that by 2050, there will be 10 billion people living on our planet, and 20% less arable land per person to grow enough calories include increasing water scarcity and it clear why we need a way to increase agricultural productivity and resource efficiency. That where DRIP IRRIGATION fits in, changing the economics of global agriculture by allowing farmers to produce more calories per hectare and cubic meter of water.

Er. Nagar also offered his assistance if students wanted  any help regarding installation and other whereabouts of drip irrigation system.

Dr. Wineet Chawla, HOD (Department of Agriculture)  presented vote of thanks in the end of the session.

Seminar on "Meet our alumni-A Student-Alumni Interaction Program"

A Student-Alumni interaction was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on March 24th 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to aware the students about the higher study, to choose their career either on the basis of higher education in India or in Foreign based on their selective subject. Mr. Karan Joshi chaired the session. He was welcomed by Assistant professor (Plant Pathologist), Dr Poonam Burman and she co-chaired the seminar. Total 60 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) 2nd sem and 2 faculty members of Department of agriculture attended this seminar. At Present Mr. Karan Joshi is working in Punjab and Sind Bank as Agriculture field officer. He completed his B.Sc. Agriculture 4yr (2014-2018 Batch) from Baba Farid College. In the Alumni interaction program, Mr. Karan Joshi shared his experience as Agriculture Field Officer with the students. He provided the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of this post for career choice. The detailed process of joining as the field officer was also discussed with the students.

Mr. Karan Joshi also focused on field job interest and skill enhancement which will support in career planning and grab opportunities in their academic or career. He informed the students about the scope of B.Sc Agriculture Hons. and how this subject is beneficial to move further in different field after completing the graduation. The students may select any subject after completion of graduation for their career. He gave guidance in detail about the career opportunities that after doing B.Sc Agriculture Hons they could move to different fields like doing M.Sc in their elective either in major or minor subject even from India or from foreign Agricultural University. Guest also shared with students that they could move for Research and development in any Agricultural university on the basis of project under ICAR. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Mr. Karan Joshi shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their preparation for further higher studies or move for preparation of competitive exams. He also motivated the students about the seriousness of their study to achieve their aim. He also offered his assistance if students wanted any help from him.

Dr Wineet Chawla Assistant professor (Pomoligist) & HOD (Department of Horticulture) presented the vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Visit to "All India Radio" Station, Bathinda

A visit to AIR Bathinda was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC on March 17th 2021. The purpose of activity was to provide the knowledge of functioning of "All India Radio" which would support them in future in their academic or research career. Kulbir Singh Sodhi (Security officer) chaired the session. He shared the basic information with students about the broadcasting. He showed an analog modulating device which was imported by India in 1980's. Its frequency ranges from morning to evening nearly 7000 Hz to 11 kHz. He also explain the for proper functioning of ALL INDIA RADIO STATION. One is Programming Unit which arranges programs done for each day and another is Engineering Unit which looks after all the Software/Hardware for proper functioning. He also described about the STUDIO CUM OFFICE COMPLEX. Whenever any musician sings we sit in front of a performing musician to listen to him, we enjoy the program by virtue of the superb qualities of our sensory organs namely ears. However, when we listen to the same program over the broadcast chain at our home through domestic receivers, the conditions are entirely different. This change that we experience is because of the audio processing that is performed in a broadcasting studio.

Kulbir Singh Sodhi ji also gave information about the CONTROL ROOM STUDIO CONSOLE also. The Studio console is the major equipment used in the STUDIO CONTROL ROOM. With the help of this device the different programs that are produced and those that are received from other stations routed to air. Sodhi ji also informed the students about the STUDIO TRANSMITTER LINK. He described that the programs produced at the Studios are not transmitted from the same complex with intention of preventing the problems due to interference and radiation. The high quality sound programs from AIR studio centre are normally transported to the AIR transmitting centre with the help of a transmission link named as the STUDIO TRANSMITTER LINK (STL). AIR is having three types of STL called STL-01, STL-02 and STL-05. The numbers 01, 02 and 05 describe the number of base band (50Hz – 15 kHz) channels that could be transported. For quality transmission of the programs, STL is realized using four methods. They are: 1. A Microwave link. 2. FM transmitter link. 3. ISDN link. 4. Optical fiber cables. This was very interesting educational visit. He advised the students to select the subject after completion of graduation. The visit was overall valuable for students. Kulbir Singh Sodhi shared valuable information with us and the students and motivated them. He also offered his assistance if students wanted any help from him.

Dr Ankit and Dr.Kiran Bala (Assistant Professor of Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks in the end.

World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March 2021

Keeping this Idea in mind Legal Literacy Club in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Deon, Bathinda organised and celebrated the World Consumer Rights Day: A Poster Making Competition on the theme- Tackle plastic pollution for Under-Graduates and Post-Graduates classes of various streams on 15 March, 2021.

The main idea behind involving students in the competition is to make aware the students about problems with plastic pollution and its solutions. Also to make them aware about various consumer rights we have as consumer and how we need to fulfil our duties as consumer to help to get our sustainable goals.

Under the guidance of Dr. Tarun Goyal (Head, Department of Agriculture) Ms.Samandeep Kaur (Department of Agriculture), Ms. Jaswinder Kaur (Department of Math), Mr.Sourabh Maini (Department of Physics) and Mr. Sajjan Kumar (Department of Political Science) students of various streams tried their hand in poster making to elaborate the theme. Within the allotted time of one hour, student did wonders and made the poster talk by itself. 'A picture speaks a thousand words itself'. This phrase was totally reflected in their posters. These beautiful posters covered every essential part of our ecosystem and how we can curtail use of plastic in our daily life.

To judge these posters was one of most difficult tasks for the judge Dr. Tarun Goyal (Head, Department of Agriculture) because of the quality work by the students in their skills and ideas reflected in their posters. But after a lot of discussion and evaluation, the winner were declared.

1. 1st = Manavjot kaur (1924137) from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture
2. 2nd = Rajandeep kaur (1817217) from B.A.
3. 2nd = Shruti (1920005) from B.Sc. Hons. Biotechnology
4. 3rd = Sanjana (2094005) from B.Sc. Hons. Math
5. 3rd = Akashdeep jindal (2094004) from B.Sc. Hons. Math

In the end, Dr. Tarun (Head, Department of Agriculture) highlighted the importance of the day in his address to students. He described as follows:

This year, Consumers International has announced that the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2021 is 'Tackle Plastic Pollution.' The campaign will raise awareness and engage consumers globally to adopt and promote more sustainable practices. He added, there are over 255 million tonnes of plastic floating on the surface of oceans and sunk into the ocean bed right now. Animals like birds, fish and cow, do not understand the difference between plastic and food. They eat plastic and cannot digest it. The number of undigested plastic increases, and it leads to eventual death.The amount of damage plastic has done to our planet is immeasurable, since plastic has reached places where humans cannot. There is no way to reverse the damaging effects of plastic. We can only reduce plastic pollution by discontinuing the use of any more plastic. We should try and encourage more people to reduce the use of plastic in our day to day life. If we whole heartedly try our best to reduce the use of plastic, we will reach our goal in a matter of time. We can still save mother earth.

Seminar International Women' Day on 8th March 2021

Women Development Cell, Baba Farid College organized a seminar on 8th March 2021.The topic of Seminar was "Women Empowerment". The main motive of the seminar was to flourish the empowerment of women through Seminar. More than 100 students of different stream participated in this event. As Co-Coordinator of activity, Dr. Isha Sethi welcome the guest speaker and presented thanks to the guest speaker. For this Women Development cell invited Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Maan, Inspector, Punjab Police. Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Maan motivate the students and guide them how the Punjab Police can help them in case of problems. Mr. B. D. Sharma (Career guidance and counselling) motivate and give them real life examples. How a women plays an important role in everyone's life. Dr. Pardeep Kaura also motivate the students. Women Empowerment equality are the most important requirements for the enlistment and progress of our nation. The audience learnt a lot of new ideas through this and they are interested to attend similar kind of seminars in future. Women Development Cell is planning to organize many more seminars to spread awareness among the students about the social, legal and constitution rights of women in order to check the exploitation based on gender. Making females cognizant about different kinds of violence: sexual, physical and mental and to further equip them with the knowledge and strength to fight against them.

Speech Competition on World Day of Social Justice on 20th Feb, 2021

Baba Farid College organized a Speech Competition on 20th Feb 2021 via online mode through Microsoft Teams by Legal Literacy Club. The topic of speech competition was "Poverty and Economic Inequality". The main objective of this competition was to celebrate World Day of Social Justice and raise a voice against social injustice and to bring the various communities internationally together to eliminate poverty, economic inequality, gender and physical discrimination, illiteracy, religious discrimination to build a socially integrated society.

World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20. Social justice refers to equal opportunities, distribution of wealth, healthcare facilities and privileges within a society. Social justice also includes human rights and looking after people who have historically faced discrimination based on race, religion, sex and economic background. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in the last one year, the alarming inequalities have been exposed like never before and hence World Day of Social Justice 2021 assumes great importance. World Day of Social Justice is a United Nations designated day observed in countries across the world. The concept of social justice first emerged in the 19th century when the wide disparities in wealth and amenities perpetuated through the social structure of the times. During the Industrial Revolution, philosophers and activists first attempted to promote equality and stop exploitation of marginalized people.

Ms. Jaswinder Kaur started the speech competition. She welcomed our judge Ms. Samandeep and all the participants. She gave following instruction to students regarding the speech competition:

1. Time limit is 2-3 min.
2. The matter should be relavent to the topic of speech.
3. The contestant's name, Class/Semester and UID must be mentioned before the speech.

Then she handed over the session to student committee: Simmi Garg(1925014), M.Sc(Mathematics), Simran(1919038), B.Sc Non-Medical, Neeraj Yadav(1919014) B.Sc Non-Medical. They organized the activity very well.

Students fom various departments participated in this activity. The participants delivered their speech with great confidence and left no stone unturned to give their best on topic they got.

In the end Ms. Sheenu presented vote of thanks to all the participants and the club members. she appreciated the efforts made by all the participants and motivated them to participate in such kind of activities in future.

Ms. Samandeep Kaur was the judge of this speech competition. She selected the winners and congratulated them. Also she appreciated the efforts made by faculty and students. The result was declared on 20th  Feb. 2021 and posted on teams under Legal Literacy Club.

Result of  Speech Competition

1. 1st postion was secured by Gurpreer Singh, Uid-1824102, B. Sc. Honors in Agriculture 6th Sem.
2. 2nd position was secured by Simran, Uid-1919038, B.Sc nm 4th Sem.
3. 3rd position was secured by  Akshita, Uid-2094021, B.Sc. honors in Mathematics 1st Sem.

Poster Making Competition on Women Empowerment on 19 Feb., 2021

Women Development Cell, Baba Farid College organized Poster Competition on 19 feb 2021. The topic of the competition was "Women Empowerment". The main motive of the competition was to promote 'women empowerment' through poster making. More than 30 students of different classes participated in this event. All the participants showed the strength of women in different ways. Women Empowerment and Gender equality are the most important requirements for the enlistment and progress of our nation. As an effort to make Baba Farid Group of Institutions a strong kernel of gender sensitization, the Women Development Cell (WDC) has been constituted in this new year. They organised their first activity under this WDC. The judge for the event was Prof. Amandeep Kaur. Various Senior faculty members also visited the competition and encouraged the participants. The Judge encouraged the students by honoring them and appreciated the effort exhibited by the students and faculty. Harmandeep Singh (BCA 3rd year) won Ist position, Ritu Mohanty (B.Sc Biotechnology Hons. 2nd Year) won 2nd position and Gurpreet kaur (BCA 2nd Year) bagged the third place.All the winners were awarded with certificates along with prizes.The participants learnt a lot of new things through this competition and they are interested to attend similar kind of activities in future. WDC is planning to organise many more activities to spread awareness among the students about the social, legal and constitution rights of women in order to check the exploitation based on gender. Making females cognizant about different kinds of violence: sexual, physical and mental and to further equip them with the knowledge and strength to fight against them.

Seminar on Seminar on "Organic Farming"

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFC under Agrarian Club on February 5th 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity was to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding organic farming alternate to chemical agriculture which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Manpreet Kour chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman, Assistant Professor, (Plant Pathologist), and she alsco-chaired 90the seminar. Total 93 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 5 faculty members of Deptt. of agriculture attended this seminar. At present Dr. Manpreet Kour is acting as Assistant Professor (Agronomy) at SKUAST-Jammu. During the seminar, Dr. Manpreet Kour shared the basic information with the participants regarding organic farming in Agriculture and Principles used in overall process in agriculture. She provided the knowledge to the participants that organic agriculture sustains and enhances the health of soil, plant, animals, humans and planet as one and indivisible. She also also defined the Organic farming. Dr. Manpreet Kour also explained that modern organic farming evolved as an alternative to chemical agriculture because excess use of chemicals cause decline of Soil fertility. High yield varieties become vulnerable to many pests and diseases,and cause contamination of air, water and food, eutrophication, depletion of ozone layer at stratosphere level, it also cause methenoglobinemia and nitrate toxication occur. She also gave detailed information about the use of organic farming which make the food free from the residues of DDT, Aldrin, Lindane as well as make free from heavy metal toxicity. Dr. Manpreet Kour discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. About the common types of direct marketing also from which the organic products are available for organic farming. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Manpreet Kour shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the organic farming so that they could get the vast knowledge of this subject. She also awared the students about the beneficial effect of selecting organic farming as elective. She also offered her assistance if students wanted any help from her.

Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Dr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) presented vote of Thanks in the end of the session.

Seminar on "Alumni Interaction Program"

A Seminar on "Alumni Interaction Program" was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College under the Activity session on October 23rd, 2020 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the seminar to to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of higher study for career choice, to raise learning interest, and skills enhancement which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Mr. Sandeep singh, did his B.Sc. Agriculture in Hons., (Batch-2012-16) has his own Entrepreneur, Sran beekeeping farm in Village- Singo, Tehsil- Talwandi sabo, Dist- Bathinda, chaired the session. Dr. Poonam Burman, Assistant professor (Plant Pathology) start the session. Mr Sandeep Singh was welcomed by Ms Samandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor of Agriculture department and also co-chair the seminar. A total number of 36 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) and 4 faculty members of department of agriculture attended this seminar. Mr Sandeep Singh is resource person, who has his own Sran beekeeping farm in Village- Singo, Tehsil- Talwandi sabo, Dist- Bathinda. Mr Sandeep Singh shared his knowledge to the participants regarding the bee keeping and its useful values. He discussed how to organize bee keeping farm as a side business to increase their income. The rearing of Bee keeping farm are useful to B.Sc Agriculture students to start their initial step up for starting their income. He also discussed that many farmer start the rearing of bee keeping to complete their basic needs. Mr Sandeep Singh very well explained the students first about the variou species of honey bee like Apis cerana, Apis dorsata, Apis florea and Apis mellifera. Apis dorsata is also known as Rock beea which are aggressive and cannot be maintained but are harvesyed from the wild. Honey from Apis florea, called dwarf bees produce small yield. During his address, he talked about importance and scope of beekeeping as a subsidiary occupation. He also deliberated on economics and marketing of beekeeping. During this alumni interaction, Mr Sandeep singh were sensitized about various aspects of beekeeping including honey bee species, colony organization, division of labour and life cycle of honey bees, queen bee rearing, seasonal bee management, bee flora, their utility and importance, pollination of crops by honey bees, artificial diets and dearth period feeding, migration of honey bee colonies, bee enemies and their management, identification and management of wax moths, wasps, ants and bee diseases, honey extraction and purification of beeswax, honey, composition, processing, packaging, quality and marketing etc. Mr Sandeep singh ver well delivered lecture on quality honey production and processing techniques for honey. He also shed light on subsidiary plan of government to promote the beekeeping sector in Punjab. Mr Paras Kumar, Assistant Professor (Entomology) of the Agricultural Department gave the thanks note at the end of the session and said that type of session should be very necessary for the students.

Seminar on "Food Science and Nutrition"

A Seminar on "Food Science and Nutrition" was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College under the Activity session on October 16th, 2020 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the seminar  to celebrate World Food Day and provide the knowledge to the participants regarding different foods and its nutritional values which will support them in future in their academic or research career.

Dr. Beenish Gulzaar, Food and Science Technology, SKUAST- Kashmir chaired the session. Ms. Samandeep kaur, Assistant professor (Microbiology) start the session.Dr. Beenish Gulzaar was welcomed by Dr. Surbhi Sharma, HOD of Agriculture department and also co-chair the seminar. A total number of 75 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) and 4 faculty members of department of agriculture attended this seminar. Dr. Beenish Gulzaar is resource person, who worked in Food and Science Technology, SKUAST- Kashmir. Dr. Beenish Gulzaar shared his knowledge to the participants regarding the different foods and its nutritional values. She discussed how to Food and their related nutrients are useful to human beings. She also discussed that some people sacrifice other basic needs, so that they become able to just to eat but even they do not know about that how the nutritional food is cheapest and take such type of costly food which are non-nutritional and cause rise to obesity and other form of malnutrition. Due to malnutrition various type of diseases occur in children during their growth and development stage. She also said that due to poor knowledge of food value children facing hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition diseases. Dr. Beenish Gulzaar  also told that due to under nutrition today we have a high risk of overweight, obesity and many diseases like diabetes later in the life of a person. She also aware the participants that food substances consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, fat, minearls, vitamins and other nutrients used in the body of an organism to sustain growth and development. The balanced diet provide the energy to our vital processes. She also very well define the hunger which is an uncomfortable or physical painful sensation caused by insufficient consumption of dietary energy.  In the end of lecture, Dr. Gulzaar clarified various queries by the students. Dr. Surbhi Sharma gave the token of thanks and said that seminar is very informative and helpful session for the students as well as for the participants.  She inform the students that balanced diet is very important for their growth and development and also aware all about the deficiency diseases cause due to malnutrition. Dr. Surbhi Sharma again gave the thanks note at the end of the session and said that type of session should be very necessary for the students.

Seminar on "Post harvest products of agri raw material"

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on December 7th 2020 via  Microsoft Teams.  The purpose of activity is to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding products which can be prepared from raw material in agriculture which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Pratiba Singh chaired the session. She was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman, Assistant Professor, (Plant Pathologist), was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 90 Students of B.Sc  Agriculture (Hons) and 5 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Dr. Pratiba Singh is the resource person, who has worked as Assistant Professor at IIFPT (Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology) MoFPI, Govt. Of India, Bathinda presently. IIFPT, Ministry of Food Processing Industries under Government of India offices are in Thanjavur, Guwahati and Bathinda. In the seminar, Dr. Pratiba Singh shared the basic information to the participants regarding products which can be prepared from raw material in agriculture and techniques used in overall process in agriculture with the students. She provides the knowledge to the participants that after post harvesting how we can use the agri raw materials in different processing like banana peels used to making number of products similarly various juicy fruits are used in making different juice, sauces and more number of products. Post Harvest Management (PHM) includes the processes done immediately after harvesting the produce, including cooling, cleaning, sorting and packing. The detailed information about the need of PHM discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. PHM treatment are given to increase its shelf life and maintain its quality.

Dr. Pratiba Singh also focused on largely determines final quality like Physiological maturity, optimal quality of fruit from development stage of plant.  She also explained that methods are used to harvest, store, cleaning, sanitation and packing the field and horticultural crops so that their quality remain good. These techniques at various stage of maturing, storage conditions, grading to capture maximum marketing value, also discussed by Dr. Pratiba Singh. She advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Pratiba Singh shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the Post Harvest Products of Agriculture Raw Material with different innovative techniques so that they can take the vast knowledge of this subject. She also aware the students about the beneficial affect of PHM in study to select this elective in their further future. She also offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Pratiba Singh.

Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture)  gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "Importance of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in modern agriculture eras"

A Seminar was organized by the Agraian club of  Department of Agriculture, BFGI on December 11th 2020 via  Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding new techniques like hydroponics and areoponics which can be used in farming. This knowledge will support them in future in their academic or research career. Mr. Vimal Kumar chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman, Assistant Professor, (Plant Pathologist), was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 94 Students of B.Sc  Agriculture (Hons) and 5 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Mr. Vimal Kumar is the resource person, who has worked as Adviser at Jammu.

In the seminar, Mr. Vimal Kumar shared the basic information to the participants regarding Importance of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in modern agriculture eras which can be successful for the grower in agriculture and techniques used in overall process in agriculture shared with the students. He provide the basic knowledge of the hydroponics to the participants that there is soil cultivation which is different from the open and closed hydroponics. In Open hydroponics systems there are three methods: Grow slabs, Grow Bags and Open troughs. In Closed Systems also there are three methods: NFT, Dutch Bucket and Aeroponics. Different techniques are beneficial in the recent commercial field and horticultural production. The detailed information about the need of Importance of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in modern agriculture eras discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. Hydroponics and Aeroponics in modern agriculture eras are given new modern methods to increase the growth and quality of crops. Mr. Vimal Kumar also focused on Importance of Hydroponics and Aeroponics.  He also explained that various methods are used. These techniques are mostly used in modern agriculture now days which is very useful for modern farming. He advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Mr. Vimal Kumar shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the Hydroponics and Aeroponics with different innovative techniques so that they can take the vast knowledge of this subject. He also aware the students about the beneficial affect of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in study to select this elective in their further future. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Mr. Vimal Kumar.

Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture)  gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Online Poster competition - SPREAD THE COLOURS - with theme - Deaddiction

On 26th November 2020, Baba Farid College that Agrarian Club of Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture, organized a online poster Competition SPREAD THE COLOURS - with theme - Deaddiction for motivation and support participants during lockdown. In this context, Agriculture Department invites the students to participate in this online event from the comfort of their homes. It aims to provide the knowledge of drug addiction and its bad affects on human body. The main motives for celebrating Spread the colours with theme - Deaddiction is to make the young generation aware of drug addiction and their harmful effects in the society. Through poster students spread the colour of happiness to shed off all the evil things which demotivate the students in their life. The students from all Agriculture department and BCA Department of baba farid college enthusiastically participated in the competition as they got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. They enjoyed and learn the perfection of life that how to live.  It was a splendid opportunity for them to gain confidence.

This activity was organized by Dr. Poonam Burman (Activity coordinator) under the guidance of Dr. Surbhi Sharma (HOD) and was inspected by Dr. Tarun Goyal (Deputy Dean of Agriculture), Mr. Wineet Chawla (HOD) and Mr. Ramandeep Kumar (HOD).

Total ten students participated in this competition. The competition began following the speech from Dr Poonam Burman, she welcomed Dean Agriculture, HOD, Jugde and participants in the event. She also gave short speech on SPREAD THE COLOURS- with theme -Deaddiction. After this with the permission of Jugde competition was started and participants gave their speech. Ms. Somandeer Kaur, Assistant Professor of Agriculture Department was judge of this competition. Students were judged on the parameters like Topic, colours and drawing and overall presentation. In the end, Dr. Surbhi Sharma (HOD) appreciated and applauded the performances of the participants and also thanked the judge  Ms. Somandeer Kaur and invited her to say some words. Then  Ms. Somandeer Kaur appreciated and encourged all the participants to participant in this poster competition. She also praised that such type of healthy competition should be organized by each and every college so that the young generation should aware about the bad and harmful effects of addiction of evil things which make the youth weak. The Winners of the competition were as;

First Winner: Ensan Ali from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 1st sem, Second winner: Mm Hasina Ashish from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 1st sem and Third winner: Harleen Kaur B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 4yr, 3rd sem.

Seminar on Production of Flower Seeds on November 11th 2020

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on November 11th 2020 via  Microsoft Teams.  The purpose of MOU activity is to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding seed production and techniques used in flower seed production in agriculture which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Allahrang chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman, Assistant Professor, (Plant Pathologist), was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 90 Students of B.Sc  Agriculture (Hons) and 5 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Dr. Allahrang is the resource person, who has worked at PAU Ludhiana, as Professor and Head in the department of Plant Breeding and Genetics. Presently Dr. Allahrang Work at MD Post in Biocarve seeds which is a major producer of flower seeds in India. The company exports seeds in eight different countries including Hooland, USA, UAE and Germany.

In the seminar, Dr. Allahrang shared the basic information of Successful seed production and techniques used in flower seed production in agriculture with the students. He provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of Flower production through different techniques that how it is beneficial in the recent commercial horticultural production. The detailed information about Successful flower production in  discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. Dr. Allahrang also focused on to raise the flower seed production explaination of various pruning, cutting methods. He also explain the various awards garnered to this Biocarve seeds company like Chief minister award for Innovative farming in Horticulture 2009, Parman Patra 2009. Global Leadership award 2016, Best stall award for CII agrotech 2016 and Jagjivan Ram Innovative farmer 2019. Dr. Allahrang advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Allahrang shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the flower production with different innovative techniques so that they can take the vast knowledge of this subject. He also aware the students about the beneficial affect of flower production in study to select this elective in their further future. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Allahrang.

Dr Sarabjeet Singh Bal (Agriculture Dean) and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture)  gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "Successful vegetable production in polyhouse conditions"

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on November 6th 2020 via  Microsoft Teams.  The purpose of activity is to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding recent techniques used in agriculture  which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Amit Saurabh chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Surbhi Sharma, HOD (Department of Agriculture), was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 105 Students of B.Sc  Agriculture (Hons) and 3 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Dr. Amit Saurabh is the resource person, who done his B.Sc Horticulture, obtained his Master's degree in Horticulture and PhD Vegetable Science  at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan (Himachal Pradesh). He has been former UGC-SRF at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan (Himachal Pradesh). Dr Amit Saurabh joined Baba Farid College, Bathinda in 2013 and served for Six years as Assistant Professor and then joined Eternal University Under Baru Sahib, Sirmaur as aAssistant Professor. He has Published 10 research papers in peer reviewed national and international journals, book manual and research folders to his credit. Dr Amit Saurabh awarded with many young award.

In the seminar, Dr. Amit Saurabh shared the basic information of Successful vegetable production in polyhouse conditions with the students. He provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of vegetable production in polyhouse conditions how it is beneficial in the recent commercial horticultural production. The detailed information about Successful vegetable production in polyhouse conditions discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. Dr. Amit Saurabh also focused on to raise the vegetable production in polyhouse conditions with explaination of various pruning, cutting methods. He also explain the various pollination methods for various hortocultural crops for the high production. Post harvesting techniques at various stage of maturing, storage conditions, grading to capture maximum marketing value, packaging also discussed by Dr. Amit Saurabh.  He advised the students for management methods of various fungal, bacterial and viral diseases, also discussed to control the vectors of diseases and insect pest methods under polyhouses conditions. Dr. Amit Saurabh advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Amit Saurabh shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the vegetable production in polyhouse conditions so that they can take the vast knowledge of this subject. He also aware the students about the beneficial affect of vegetable production in polyhouse conditions in study to select this elective in their further future. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Amit Saurabh.

Dr. Surbhi Sharma and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture)  gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "recent advance in Agriculture - Agroforestry interventions in addressing climate change and sustainable food security" on November 3rd 2020

A Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on November 3rd 2020 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to provide the knowledge to the participants regarding recent techniques used in agriculture which will support them in future in their academic or research career. Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat chaired the session. He was welcomed by Dr Poonam Burman, Assistant professor (Plant Pathologist), was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 102 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 4 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Dr. Sheeraz Saleem is the resource person, who done his graduation in Forestry from Shere-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences, Kashmir in 2008; obtained his Master's degree in Forestry (Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources) in 2010 and PhD Forestry (Forest Genetic Resources) in 2015, from Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan (Himachal Pradesh).

Dr Bhat presently is posted at its Regional Station, Srinagar. He has been awarded 'Young Scientist Award' in 2017 and 'Scientist of the Year Award' in 2020 by different professional societies for his research and extension work. In the seminar, Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat shared the basic information of Agroforestry with the students. He provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of Agroforestry that how it is beneficial to the point of Biological, climate and socioeconomic vulnerability. The detailed information about agroforestry discussed with the students of B.Sc agriculture hons. Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat also focused on to raise the agroforestry in that areas where the chances of failure of one main crop due to climatic conditions so that farner can survive under the adverse conditions. He advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to study more about the agroforestry so that they can take the vast knowledge of this subject. He also aware the students about the beneficial affect of agroforestry in study to select this elective in their further future. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat.

Dr. Surbhi Sharma and Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD (Department of Agriculture) gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

HUNKY BRAINS-Quiz competition on current affairs on 28th September, 2020

Agrarian Club, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized Poster making competition on importance of ozone layer "HUNKY BRAINS-Quiz competition on current affairs" for the students on 28th September, 2020. The main purpose of quiz competition was to motivate youth with wide field of general knowledge and support  the participants during the lockdown. It was a creative event at which the participants got an opportunity to capture the importance of general knowledge on current affair related to political, science, art, sports and general field and submission of answers showed that how the such type of activities are very important for each students which they show through very well. It was a wonderful experience for all to see the how the students take interest in this quiz competition and attain good remarks. Some students hd secured very good marks and this show that how the students have good knowledge in wide field.

We choose the theme- 'HUNKY BRAINS' for this competition. The Celebration on "HUNKY BRAINS-Quiz competition on current affairs" is observed very useful for the students. Dr. Surbhi mam explained well that how this time of activities are useful for students. This type of competition make the students well prepare for the future competitive exams in all field like in higher study, in their job also. She praised the students efforts for attending such type of session on different themes even when they are lockdown in their home during Covid 19.

The competition started sharp at 10.30AM through online mode, Microsoft Teams,with the speech of  Dr. Poonam Burman (Activity coordinator). She welcomed Dean Agriculture, HOD, Judge and participants in the event and also told importance of this activity.

Total 26 contestants participated in this competition  in which,  students were from B.Sc Agriculture 7th sem, B.Sc Agriculture 5th sem and B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture  3rd sem.  The answers submitted by  participants,  were done through online submission through thr Microsoft team app.

At the end Dr. Surbhi mam  appreciated the work done of all the participants and motivated them to participate in such events in future  so that they can reveal the current affair during future.

Seminar on "Say Hello to Alumni-A Student-Alumni interaction program" on September 24th, 2020

A Student-Alumni interaction program "Say Hello to Alumni" was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College under the Alumni Association on September 24th, 2020 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the activity is to provide the knowledge and recent information to the participants regarding importance and career opportunity of higher study in Agriculture as well as Horticulture. Another objective of the programme was to raise learning interest and skills enhancement. Ms. Bipan Kaur Deol (M.Sc. Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Ludhiana), an alumni (Batch 2014-2018, B.Sc. Agriculture 4 year), of Baba Farid College, was invited as resource person of interaction program. She was very sincere in studies as well as various cultural activities in her graduation. She was welcomed by Assistant Professor, Mrs. Seema Ahuja (Microbiologist) along with 50 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.), 5th/7th semester. Mr. Wineet Chawla, HOD (Department of Agriculture) and Mr. Ashutosh Sharma, Assistant Professor (Floriculture) also accompanied the session. Ms. Bipan Kaur Deol shared her higher studies experiences with the students. Ms. Deol suggested the participants to choose their career very wisely. Students have choices to select subjects like Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology etc. for their M.Sc. program. She talked about entrance examinations of various universities under ICAR, to take admission in post-graduation in selected subject. After completion of Master program, students have various options to choose career in the field of research (or Ph.D. Program), teaching, Govt./Private Jobs etc. Other than these jobs students can also choose career after completion of their graduation. Ms. Bipan Kaur Deol also discussed so many Govt. job opportunities like Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)-banking sector, Soil conservation Officer, R & D's and private jobs like Pesticides industries, Seed industries, Flower industries etc. In the end of session Ms. Deol clarified the queries from the students and shared her contact number with them for any help regarding higher education. Students enjoyed the session very much. Mr. Wineet Chawla, Assistant Professor (Pomology) and HOD (Department of Agriculture) gave the thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "Floriculture as Entrepreneurship" on September 18th, 2020

A one day Seminar entitled, " Floriculture as Entrepreneurship" was organized by the AGRARIAN CLUB, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College on September 18th, 2020 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the activity is to aware the students about the business and job opportunities based on floriculture. In this regards Dr. Arvinder Singh, Assistant professor, Division of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, Chatha at SKUAST-Jammu was invited as a resource person. He was welcomed by Assistant Professor Mrs. Seema Ahuja (Microbiologist). A total number of 95 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) and 5 faculty members of Department of Agriculture attended this seminar. Dr. Arvinder Singh shared various business idea and job opportunities with the students related to the flower industry. He talked about the present Global status of floriculture in India, which is highly emerging sector. He talked regarding the career opportunities in the field of floriculture after completion of graduation and Post-graduation. According to Dr. Singh, there are so many options to start up a new business like Establishment of Nurseries, Bouquet Making, Interior and Outdoor Flower Decoration, Sales of Cut and Loose Flowers, Garland Making etc. Apart from this, students can also start dry flower business through which flower can be dried by following various techniques and can increase vase life of flower. These dried flowers are used to make flower bouquets and indoor decoration. Now a days this dry flower technique is very popular all over the world and India hold more than 60 % share in Global dry flower industry. So students can start this business as a profitable start up. Essential oil business is another good option to start a business after B.sc/M.Sc. in Agriculture. These oils are in high demand in perfume and cosmetic industries. New businessmen can grow Rose, Clitoria, Hibiscus etc. for the medicinal industry. Students can also adopt Bonsai Culture business, which is a very popular in recent times and students, as entrepreneur, can earn a good profitable amount through these businesses.

Rather than businesses students can also opt for Govt. and Private Jobs like in teaching, scientific post, National Seed Corporation etc. Dr. Arvinder Singh shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to think seriously to start new business in flower industry. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Arvinder Singh.

Mr. Wineet Chawla, Assistant Professor (Pomology) and HOD (Department of Agriculture) gave the thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on Power of Alumni in Agriculture "A Student-Alumni interaction program" on September 15th, 2020

A Student-Alumni interaction program "Power of Alumni in Agriculture" was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College under the Alumni Association on September 15th, 2020 via online mode (Microsoft Teams). The purpose of the activity is to aware the students about the job opportunities after completion of their graduation/post-graduation. Mr. Gurmeet singh chaired the session. He was welcomed by Mrs. Seema Ahuja, Assistant Professor (Microbiologist) and also co-chair the seminar. A total number of 75 students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) 7th sem and 3 faculty members of department of agriculture attended this seminar. Mr. Gurmeet singh is resource person, who completed his B.Sc. Agriculture 4 year (2009 - 2013 Batch) from Baba Farid College. Currently he is working as Soil Conservation Officer under Punjab state govt. at Patti, Tarntaran . Mr. Singh shared his knowledge to the participants regarding the Micro irrigation and subsidy provided by Govt. of Punjab in the Agriculture Sector. He discussed how to use micro irrigation techniques with minimum use of water in agriculture farming practice. He also discussed about various types of subsidies provided by the Govt. of Punjab to aware the farmers about micro irrigation and to promote these techniques. Mr. Gurmeet Singh also talked about the various soil physic-chemical properties like soil aggregates, water holding capacity, buffering capacity, infiltration rate, lime requirement, gypsym requirement as well as important quality parameters of water like Boron content, Fluoride content, turbidity, TDS etc . He also gave guidance in detail about the career opportunities to the students that after doing B.Sc. Agriculture on the basis of the particular subject like Soil Science, Soil & Water conservation engineering as well as Agriculture Meteorology.

He gave important tips regarding the application of instruments like Tensiometer, Spectrophotometer, Flame photometer, Hygrometer, Bouqus Hydrometer, Nitrogen Analyser and Atomic absorption Sprecto photometer. It was very effective session regarding the learning process of the students to get practical concept of soils of Punjab and future scope of Agriculture in Punjab in aspect of modern management practices. He motivated the students to select these modern techniques to start their own business and can earn more profit as compare to the traditional farming. Growing population, changing lifestyles, expanding urbanization and accelerated climate changes are creating new challenges for the national agricultural research system. Whereas in the past, the challenge was to supply adequate food, but now it is to provide adequate nutrients to promote health; and in the future, the challenge would be to provide optimal nutrients based on individual's genetic profile. Fortunately, along with challenges, the developments in science are creating new avenues for tackling the challenges. Mr.Singh also shared that The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Agricultural Research and Education System at large, are determined to harness the advances of science for the welfare of society. To keep pace with the changing environment, the ICAR has been updating its visions and strategies from time to time. According to shared information by Mr. Singh the first systematic effort to envision the challenges and opportunities, and formulate its own strategy was undertaken in the last year of the 20th century by preparing 'Vision 2020 document'. The next attempt was after five years by bringing out the 'Perspective Plan' and the 'ICAR Vision 2050', coinciding with future plan. 'ICAR Vision 2050', provides the strategic framework for innovation-led inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth in the country. In the end of lecture, Mr. Singh clarified various queries by the students. It was very informative and helpful session for the students as he gave the idea that recent agriculture system is undergoing several transformative changes. Mr. Wineet Chawla, Assistant Professor (Pomology) and HOD (Department of Agriculture) gave the thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "A Student-Alumni Interaction Program" August 28th 2020

A Student-Alumni interaction was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on August 28th 2020 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to aware the students about the higher study, to choose their career either on the basis of higher education in India or in Foreign based on their selective subject. Ms. Begita Adhikari chaired the session. She was welcomed by Assistant professor (Plant Pathologist), Mrs Poonam Burman was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 60 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 3 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Ms. Begita Adhikari is the resource person, who completed her B.Sc. Agriculture 4yr (2014-2018 Batch) from Baba Farid College and pursuing her M.Sc (Agriculture) from University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She has also two years teaching experience. In the Alumni interaction program, Ms. Begita Adhikari shared the higher study experience with the students. She provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of higher study for career choice. The detailed process of the higher study discussed with the students. Ms. Begita Adhikari also focused on to raise learning interest and skills enhancement which will support in career planning and grab opportunities in their academic or research career. She advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. Ms. Begita Adhikari gave guidance in detail about the career opportunities to the students that after doing B.Sc Agriculture in Hons they can move to different branches like doing M.Sc in their elective either in major or minor subject even from India or from foreign Agricultural University. Guest also share with students that they move for Research and development in any Agricultural university as on the basis of project under ICAR. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Ms. Begita Adhikari shared her contact information with the students and motivated them to start their preparation for further higher studies. She also aware the students about the seriousness of their study to reach their aim. She also offered her assistance if students want any help from Ms. Begita Adhikari.

Mr. Wineet Chawla HOD and Assistant Professor (Department of Agriculture) gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Click on it - A Photography Competition with theme- "Area- Indian culture"

Agrarian Club, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized photography competition for the students on August 25th 2020. The very purpose of photography competition was to motivate youth with their scientific artistic talent and support the participants during the lockdown. It was a creative event at which the participants got an opportunity to capture the 'Area Indian Culture' and submit the photographs that showed how the culture of areas differ from each other. It was a wonderful experience for all to see the culture of other states because participants were from Rajasthan , Haryana , Punjab and from other states also. We choose the theme- area Culture for this competition because India has one of the oldest cultures of the World. Indian languages, religions, dance, music food and customs differ from place to place within the country. So it was the best theme for the event.

The competition was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Surbhi Sharma and Ms. Samandeep Kaur and was inspected by Dr. Tarun Goyal (Deputy Dean Agriculture) and Mr. Ramandeep Kumar (HOD) and Mr.Wineet Chawla(HOD). Ms. Navjot Kaur was judge of this competion. 27contestants participated in this competition in which, 2 students were from B.Sc Agriculture 7th sem, 2 students from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 5th sem ,13 students from B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 3rd sem, and 10 students from M.Sc Botany , 3rd sem. The photographs, clicked by participants, were showed by screen sharing on microsoft teams to all the participants .In these photographs some were related to religion, some were related to customs, some were related to the occupation and some were representing folk dance of the respective area. In the end judge announced positions on the basis of theme coved best photography. She also appreciated photography of all the participants and motivated them to participate in such events in future so that they can reveal the beauty of their culture to the people who belong to different culture. The first prize was bagged by Nandani Dhawan, second prize by Tanika and third prize by Deekshaa and fourth by Sharanpreet Mehra in this photogarpahy competition.

Seminar on "Skill training for mushroom production on commercial level"

A Skill training for mushroom production on commercial level was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on August 24th, 2020 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to aware the students about the skill related on Mushroom production on commercial scale. Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal chaired the session. He was welcomed by Assistant professor (Plant Pathologist), Mrs Poonam Burman was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 83 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and 2 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal is the resource person, who is the mushroom grower and do the production of mainly Button mushroom commercially in their farm and export them. In the Skill training for mushroom production on commercial level program, Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal shared the skill and his experience of growing button mushroom with the students. He provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of mushroom production for career choice. The detailed process of the mushroom production discussed with the students. Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal also focused on how to raise the button mushroom in interesting way. He also advised the skills enhancement which will support in career planning. He advised the students to select the mushroom production skill for their further career after completion of graduation. Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal gave guidance in detail about the mushroom production in better way by showing power point presentation and through video. He also revealed that mushroom production skill adopt by students for their career opportunities after doing B.Sc Agriculture in Hons. Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their own business. He also aware the students about the different varieties of mushroom like Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), Straw Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea), Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), Milky Mushrooms (Calocybe indica), Shiitake Mushroom grow according their environmental conditions. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Mr. Balraj Singh Sokhal.

Mr. Wineet Chawla, HOD and Assistant Professor (Department of Agriculture) gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Seminar on "A Student-Alumni Interaction Program" August 19th 2020

A Student-Alumni interaction was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on August 19th 2020 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of activity is to aware the students about the higher study, to choose their career either on the basis of higher education in India or in Foreign based on their selective subject. Mr. Mansukh Singh Jatana chaired the session. He was welcomed by Assistant professor (Plant Pathologist), Mrs Poonam Burman was the concerned person and co-chair for seminar. Total 86 Students of B.Sc Agriculture (Hons)and 2 faculty members of agriculture attend this seminar. Mr. Mansukh Singh Jatana is the resource person, who completed his B.Sc. Agriculture 6yr (2010-2016 Batch) from Baba Farid College and done his M.Sc (Agronomy). He is also qualified with ICAR-CSSRI and pursuing his Ph.D in Agronomy from Hisar Agricultural University. In the Alumni interaction program, Mr. Mansukh Singh Jatana shared the higher study experience with the students. He provide the knowledge to the participants regarding importance of higher study for career choice. The detailed process of the higher study discussed with the students. Mr. Mansukh Singh Jatana also focused on to raise learning interest and skills enhancement which will support in career planning and grab opportunities in their academic or research career. He advised the students to select the further subject after completion of graduation for their career. Mr Mansukh Singh Jatana gave guidance in detail about the career opportunities to the students that after doing B.Sc Agriculture in Hons they can move to different branches like doing M.Sc in their elective either in major or minor, can move for bank job, eligible for ADO, HDO, competition exams, enter in teaching after clearing the NET exam, move for Research and development in any Agricultural university as on the basis of project under ICAR and so more career opportunities share by guest. The lecture was overall valuable for students. Mr Mansukh Singh Jatana shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their preparation for further competition exams. He also aware the students about the seriousness of their study to reach their aim. He also offered his assistance if students want any help from Mr Mansukh Singh Jatana.

Mr. Wineet Chawla, HOD and Assistant Professor (Department of Agriculture) gave the Thanks note in the end of the session.

Word's World –Poetry Competition with theme- "Independence of India"

On 17th August 2020, Agrarian Club, Department of Agriculture , Baba Farid College organized a competition on Word's World –Poetry Competition with theme- 'Independence of India' to pay tributes to those who lost their lives for freedom of India. India becomes independent after lots of hardships and sacrifices of the brave Indian freedom fighters. From that day onwards 15th August become a very important day in Indian history and in the hearts of every Indian. Students from all departments of Baba Farid College participated in the activity with great enthusiasm and showed their poetic skills.

The main motives for celebrating Independence Day is to make the young generation aware of the sacrifices we have made to make this country a better place for them. It tells them how our country got independence from the grasps of the Britishers and it also tells about the sacrifices, our freedom fighter has made for the country. It's because of the struggle and hardship of our freedom fighter that we now live in a free country.

On Independence Day we remember the long battle that our freedom fighters fought and sacrifices that they have made. This activity was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Surbhi Sharma and Ms. Samandeep Kaur and was inspected by Dr. Tarun Goyal (Deputy Dean Agriculture), Mr. Wineet Chalwa (HOD) and Mr. Ramandeep Kumar (HOD) . Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Punjabi Department) was judge of this competion. The first prize was bagged by Tanika, second prize by Swati and third prize by Piyush kumar yadav in this poetry competition

One-Day Seminar on Seed Production of Horticultural Crops - June 12th, 2020

A one-day Seminar was organized by the Department of Agriculture, BFGI on June 12th via Microsoft Teams. Dr. Allah Rang who has worked at PAU as Professor and Head, Plant Breeding and Genetics and is now the MD of Biocarve Seeds which is a major producer of flower seeds in India. The company exports seeds to eight different countries including Holland, USA, UAE, Germany. In the seminar, Dr. Allah shared the entire process of seed production and marketing. He shared pictures of the operations and mechanization for the process through a power-point presentation. The detailed process and challenges of the seed production was also discussed with the students. Dr. Allah Rang also focused on the profitability of the business to inspire others for starting this venture. The lecture was valuable for students showcasing an actual success story of Agribusiness. Dr. Allah Rang shared his contact information with the students and motivated them to start their own Agri Business and offered his assistance if students want any help from Dr. Rang.

Seminar on Agriculture Entrepreneurship

Department of Agriculture, BFGI in collaboration with KUKVC, Haryana organized a one-day seminar on 'Agriculture Entrepreneurship'. The seminar was made possible with cooperation from Mr. Dilip Sharma, Director, KUKVC. We had two of the very well-renowned personalities of the entrepreneurship industry, Mr. Puneet Thind and Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, to conduct this seminar. Both the guest speakers have made themselves a name in the industry and have many accomplishments to their credit. Mr. Thind, who is a young entrepreneur, is the Director of vegetables Growers Association, Maharashtra and Director of Farm Grocer Products, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. He also was the youngest entrepreneur to start his own farm management company in Ethiopia. Apart from that, he became the representative of our country for the international leadership program sponsored by the United States of America. In 2019, Mr. Thind was chosen as a partner for the flagship project on Agriculture by the University of Cambridge. Mr. Thind shared a glimpse of his journey with all the students and told them many success stories regarding the same. He presented his ideas on food marketing and distribution and shared sustainable business models to do so. He also spoke at length about the FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations), their operations, constitution, and projects. Our second guest speaker, Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, who has been an activist for many years joined to take over the latter part of the seminar. Mr. Sharma, who is an Oxford graduate and majored in Mathematics and Computer Science, began his work in serving the rural areas of India in 1995. Mr. Sharma is the founder of Jaikisan organization, that has adopted 60,000 Indian villages and have empowered the rural class, specially women. This organization has setup Kisan Soochna Kendras in the adopted villages which enables the residents in starting up their own business and training them for a successful venture. The primary work of the organization includes combining the government policies and schemes with entrepreneurship and set up viable business models in the rural areas. Mr. Sharma shared his work with the students and informed them how they can do the same with guidance form right people and some insight of their own. It was an inspiration to see how their work has changed so many lives. Students actively participated in the seminar and put forward their queries and concerns, which our speakers were more than happy to answer. The speakers encouraged the students to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path. They emphasized the importance of working towards their passion and following the mentors who can guide them correctly in their journey. The seminar was motivational, given the achievements of the speakers and seeing live examples of successful entrepreneurship. It was an honor to have Mr. Thind and Mr. Sharma share their valuable time with us exchanging their ideas and guiding our students towards a bright future.

Webinar on Online Classes for ICAR/PAU Agriculture Entrance Exams for 10+2 Students

Department of Agriculture, BFGI organized a webinar for 10+2 students on June 1st, 2020 via Microsoft Teams. The webinar was conducted to introduce the "Online Classes" to be organized by BFGI to prepare students for the ICAR/PAU entrance examinations. The idea was to let students make up for the time they are losing on exam preparation due to the Covid lockdown. The classes will be held with an objective to provide students learning material and coaching to crack these exams. Mr. Wineet Chawla and Mr. Ramandeep Chhabra, who have been working at BFGI as the head of department (HOD), were the experts for this webinar. They focused on the importance of Agriculture as a career and job opportunities available to students after graduation. They also introduced students to the format of the exams conducted by ICAR and PAU. Many students became a part of this webinar and forwarded their queries through the platform. Experts provided appropriate answers to the students' concerns and questions. Students were assured that the schedule and registration forms for these classes will be shared with them. They were also provided the helpline numbers to get assistance in future. The webinar wrapped with a promise to provide students the best guidance in their venture.

Silviculture, Forest Classification & Salient Features of Indian Forest Policies

A guest lecture was organized by department of Agriculture on 18th May, 2020, specifically for 1st and 2nd year students of B.Sc. Agriculture. The honorable guest lecturer was Dr. Alok Kumar Gulab Rao who is presently working as a Scientist in the KVK, Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The topic for this lecture was "Silviculture and Forest Policies in India". Dr. Yewale started the lecture by explaining some basics of forestry and defining the important terms to the students. He later moved the discussion to status of agroforestry in India and explained some of the important forest policies. About 90-100 students became a part of this discussion. The response from students was great and it turned out to be an educational session. The lecture was wrapped up with final words of gratitude form the organizers and students.

Advances in Horticulture and Career Opportunities after Horticulture

A guest lecture was organized by BFGI on May 14th, 2020 specifically for the 3rd and 4th year students of Agriculture. The lecture was conducted via Microsoft Teams which students have been actively using previously for their online classes. Dr. Ashok Yadav was the honorable guest lecturer for this session. Dr. Yadav is currently working as a Scientist at ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Malda, West Bengal. He has studied Horticulture as specialization with his research work primarily focused on sub-tropical fruits. Dr. Yadav has published his valued research work on berries, tropical fruits and molecular techniques of crop improvement. He had accepted the invitation to deliver the guest lecture for the students and shed some light on the importance of Horticulture. Dr. Yadav prepared this lecture with a focus on horticultural production in India. He presented statistics depicting the export potential of horticultural crops as well primary export destinations of the produce. He also presented information on major production zones of India and their respective crop. The lecture was informative with an insight into the status of fruit and vegetable production in India. In the later part of his lecture, Dr. Yadav addressed the topic of "career opportunities" in the field of horticulture. He ensured the connect well with the students regarding this topic considering job placement is usually a major concern among the student community. To sum it up, it was a useful session for the students, specially the ones who plan on opting horticulture as a career path. The session was wrapped up by some queries from the students followed by final words of gratitude to Dr. Yadav. It would be appropriate to state that students gained from this lecture in terms of knowledge and guidance.

Horticulture and it's important in Indian context

A guest lecture was organized by BFGI on May 12th, 2020 specifically for the 1st and 2nd year students of Agriculture. The lecture was conducted via Microsoft Teams which students have been actively using previously for their online classes. Dr. Shailesh Kumar Singh was the honorable guest lecturer for this session. Dr. Shailesh is currently working as Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara with specialization in Horticulture. Dr. Shailesh has recently taken the role of the Head of Department, Horticulture. He has numerous research publications to his credit and has also been a guide to many master's and doctorate students. His lecture was primarily focused on the scope and importance of Horticulture in Indian agriculture. He discussed various branches of Horticulture and highlighted the need for focusing on crops other than the conventional agronomic crops as a means of diversification. Dr. Shailesh also introduced students with new advancements in the field of Horticulture and some alternative farming methods for increasing efficiency in agriculture. The lecture was informative and familiarized students with yet another branch of Agriculture that can be chosen as a career path. Learning about some advance technologies and tools such as agriculture apps was useful to the students. Such advancements in Horticulture are not given enough credit and publicity which devoid the farmers of the benefits they can reap from such tools. Dr. Shailesh concluded the lecture by offering his guidance for future purposes and he shared his email with students for possible questions. To conclude, this lecture opened a new door for the students pursuing a degree in Agriculture. The students were pleased with the information and were encouraged to pursue this field.

Alumni Guest Lecture on May 9th, 2020

An alumni guest lecture was organized by the department of Agriculture on May 9th, 2020 which was held through online platform Microsoft Teams. This lecture was aimed specifically at familiarizing students with the importance and scope of Agriculture as well as informing them about future opportunities after graduation. Mr. Jobandeep Singh, who is currently working as an Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) in Gidderbaha district, was invited for conducting the guest lecture. The lecture started by highlighting the importance of pursuing a degree in Agriculture by introducing students to various career opportunities. The importance of consistent preparatory work for cracking competitive exams was also a part of the discussion and students were excited to seek guidance from someone who has successfully accomplished that. They brought forward their queries and concerns regarding the same. In the later part of the lecture, Jobandeep shared his own experience as a student and offered valuable advice that would be helpful to the students. He also shared the responsibilities involved in the position of an ADO and his experience so far in this position. All in all, it was a healthy lecture-cum-discussion where students felt comfortable speaking up and bringing their questions. The response from students was positive and they showed genuine interest in learning more from Jobandeep and seeking guidance in future as well.

Activity on Crop Residue Management

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College organized an activity on "Crop Residue Management" on 23rd October, 2019. The guests of the event were Dr. Gurmeet Singh, AP, KVK Bathinda and Dr. V.K. Dhaliwal, Professor, KVK Bathinda. In this event, students participated in different activities such as Debate, Poster Making, Essay Writing and Nukad Natak. Students expressed their ideas about the stubble burning, its negative impacts on human health and environment and the efforts that should be done to control it. At the end, the guests gave valuable views on how to manage crop residue and what can be the alternative methods of burning crop residue to reduce its negative impacts.

Rangoli making and Clay modelling competition on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

On 30th august 2019, Agriculture Department Baba Farid College organized a competition on Rangoli making, Clay modelling, Cartooning and Poster making to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival celebrates the arrival of Ganesha to earth from 'Kailash Parvat' with his mother goddess Parvati/Gauri. 75 Students from all classes of agriculture department alongwith other department students, participated in the activity with great enthusiasm and showed their creativity by making rangoli, poster etc.

The aim of this competition was to provide a platform to students to show their skills and to explore new areas of interest. This activity was carried out under the guidance of Mr. Ashutosh Sharma and Ms. Harmandeep Kaur and was inspected by Mr. B.D.Sharma (Deputy Director Activities), Ms. Pushpinder kaur Virk (Punjabi Department), Ms. Rattan and the HOD's and Dean of Agriculture Department. The first prize was bagged by Muskan, Arshdeep Singh and Gagandeep Kaur in poster making and by Mandeep Kaur in Cartooning.

Theatre Activity (Skit, Mimicry and Monoacting)

Department of Agriculture organized a theatre activity of Skit, Mimicry and Monoacting on 6th September 2019. Students from all classes of agriculture department participated in this activity. Students showed a great enthusiasm and creativity. Activities like this not only creates an awareness about different concepts of everyday life but also incites the artistry skills within the students. This activity was carried out under the guidance of Er. Samridh Datt and was inspected by Deputy Dean (Student Welfare and Activities) Er. Ramneek Singh.

First position was achieved by Harmanjot Singh, Amrinder Singh, Lovepreet Singh and Bhupinder Singh in the activity of skit. The skit was performed on the theme of school life. Second position was achieved by Harpreet Singh in monoacting and third position by Ramandeep Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur in the acitivity of skit.

Fresher Party (RHYTHM DIVINE) of Dept. of Agriculture

'Jashan-E-Khush Aamdeed 2K18' Organized by Department of Agricuture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, to welcome the freshers on 23rd Oct. 2018.

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Freshers Party to welcome the newcomers under the theme "Jashan-e Khush Aamdeed 2K18". The function was well organized and occurred in a very descent manner in order to welcome the freshers of B.Sc Honours 1st semester 4year (Agri.) and M.Sc Agronomy  by the students of B.Sc Honours 3rd semester 4 year (Agri.). Both Freshers and older ones performed  thrilling and folk-oriented stage performances. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but only few faculty members especially "Activity members" helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was nearbout 450 which included students, HoD's of the respective faculty  of the department Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra group and Modelling were performed on the occassion.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the college and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated. Besides, Deputy Director Academics Dr. Pardeep Kaura, Deputy Director Facilities, S. Harpal Singh, Principal Baba Farid College Dr. Manish Bansal; Dean Agriculture Dr. S.S Bal , were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party.

Last but not the least, Honourable dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Neeraj Kumar Miss Fresher Ayushi Mr. Talented Amrinder and Miss Talented Muskan Miss Personality Yukti Mr.Personality Amrit Butter Best Dress Ridhik Mr. Funny Personality Prabhjot Singh and the winners of the modelling round. M.Sc Agronomy Mr. Fresher Jagjit Singh and Miss Fresher Amandeep Kaur.

Activity on Waste Management

Department of Agriculture organized an activity on Waste Management on 1st November 2018. Students from 6 year 11th semester, 4 year 7th semester, 4 year 5th semester and 4 year 3rd semester participated in this activity. Students showed a great enthusiasm and creativity and created a number of different items like stone crafting, clay modeling and pots from the waste material, showing that waste can be managed in a lot of different ways which is usually dumped in the environment thereby causing a lot of different environmental problems. Concepts like vertical farming and flower pots to paintings on the leaves had been employed by the students on the day-today leftover items like plastic bottles, ropes, CD's, damaged light bulbs and leaves of plants. Activities like this not only creates an awareness about management tools to cope with the increasing waste material but also incites the artistry skills within the students. This activity was carried out under the guidance of Mr. Ashutosh Sharma and was inspected by Principal Dr. Manish Bansal and the HOD's and Dean of Agriculture Department.

Installation, Painting, Collage making and Photography competition on the eve of Raksha Bandhan

On 24th August 2018, Agriculture Department Baba Farid College organized a competition on Installation, Painting, Collage making and Photography to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Students who participated were from agriculture department BBA department and B.Com department. Judges of this event were Miss Khushboo Gupta from chemistry department and Mr. Jagmeet Singh from Punjabi department.

124 Students of B.Sc. Agriculture from Baba Farid College selected For Internship Programme Regarding Monitoring of Insect Pests Infestation on Cotton in Cotton Belt Area of Punjab

Keeping in view the disastrous effect of insect-pest infestation on cotton from last few years especially of white fly, Director Agriculture, Punjab chaired a high level meeting on 12th March 2018 in which Agricultural Graduates 124 from Baba Farid College, Deon have been selected for the internship programme for the purpose of surveying and monitoring the cotton belt area where there is disease progression in aggressive manner, for four months viz., 15th June -15th September 2018.

These intern students will cover eight districts of Punjab viz., Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozpur, Mansa, Barnala, Sangroor, Moga and Mukatsar Sahib in which approximately 1000 villages are selected. During their internship programme, these interns will aware farmers and villagers of the deleterious effects of insect pests on cotton crop, economic threshold value of these pests and the effective methods of their control which in turn maximizes the yield of cotton with least inputs and magnifying the economical returns.

These intern students will get stipend of Rs 12,000-Rs 15000 per month during their internship programme.

'La Revedere Farewell Party 2K18' Organized by Department of agriculture, Baba farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewall to Outgoing Students on 24th April 2018

On dated 24th April 2018, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students of B.Sc. Agriculture 6 year (Batch 2012-2018) under the theme 'La Revedere Farewell Party 2K18'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 10th semester of 6 year. The students and faculty members did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way. Various performances like mimicry, bhangra, folk dance, solo song etc. were performed to enthrall the occasion. Honorable chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal; Director Admin, Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur Dhaliwal; Principal BFC, Dr. Manish Bansal; Dean Social Welfare, Mr. Narinder Singla and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them all the best for their future prospects. Last but not the least, Honorable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Baljot Singh; Miss Farewell, Ramanpreet Kaur; Mr. Handsome, Jatinder Singh and Miss Charming, Manpreet Kaur. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

'Hasta la Vista Farewell Party 2K18' Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 16th April 2018

On dated 16th April 2018, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students (Batch 2014-2018) under the theme 'Hasta la Vista Farewell Party 2K18'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors of 6th semester of 4 year. The students and faculty members did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way. Various performances like bhangra, folk dance performances of girls, folk dance by north-eastern students etc. were performed to enthrall the occasion. The Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma, Deputy Director Activities S. Harpal Singh, Dean (FoA) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Last but not the least, Deputy Director Activities and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Kapil Sharma; Miss Farewell, Begita Adhikari; Mr. Handsome, Balwinder Singh and Miss. Charming Bipin Deol. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

Rangoli and Diya Making

On 16th October 2017, students of 4 year 1st sem, 3rd sem and 5th sem of Agriculture Department Baba Farid College organized a competition on Rangoli and Diya making to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. Students participated and prepared beautiful diyas and colourful Rangoli in which Jharmal singh 4 year 3rd sem organized former whereas Vipandeep Singh  latter. Dr. Manish Bansal, Principal Baba Farid College along with Mr. Jagmeet Singh Deputy Dean Activities distributed prizes among the winners as the judgment was done by Ms. Shivangi Saxena and Ms. Shelly (Assistasnt Professors, Department of  Biotechonology). The position holders for above two competitions are as:
For Rangoli competition Ist prize Jasmine Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur; 2nd prize Ritik, Amandeep Kaur, and Pawanpreet Kaur and 3rd prize Karan Chaudary and Parampreet Kaur

For Diya making Ist prize Jharmal Singh, Vipandeep Singh, Lovepreet Kaur ,Jaspeet Kaur  and Harmanjot Singh; 2nd prize Hardeep Singh , Harsirat Singh and Adit Singla and 3rd prize Harkiran Kaur and Jasmine Kaur

Last but not the least, consolation prize was given to Bahadur Singh

Pollution free Diwali

To celebrate pollution and noise free Diwali this year, students of Agriculture Department of Baba Farid College take an initiative in this step by organizing a poster presenting competition on the theme of Pollution free Diwali on 12th October 2017. About 22 students of B.Sc. Agriculture 4 year 1st and 3rd Semester, participated enthusiastically in this competition and presented their posters on the occasion. Dr Harbans Lal Jasuja, Dean (Faculty of Science Department), was the chief guest of the event for encouraging the students to make this Diwali green and pollution free. He distributed prizes among the winners of the competition as first position was achieved by Adit Singla, Jaspreet Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur; 2nd position by Hanish Sharma, Amandeep Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur and 3rd position by Samandeep Singh, Arpandeep Singh and Piyush.

'Agri Fresher's Beat 2K17' ORGANIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUTURE, BABA FARID COLLEGE, BATHINDA, TO WELCOME THE FRESHERS ON 26th SEP. 2017.

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Freshers Party to welcome the newcomers under the theme 'Agri Fresher's Beat 2K17'. The function was well organized and occurred in a very descent manner in order to welcome the freshers (1st semester of 4 year (Agri.) by the students of 3rd semester of 4 year (Agri.). Both Freshers and older ones performed thrilling and folk-oriented stage performances. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but only few faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was nearbout 430 which included students, HoD's of the respective faculties and other Faculty Members.

Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra group; Malawai Gidda, Skit and Modelling were performed on the occassion.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the college and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated. Besides, Deputy Director Academics  Dr. Pardeep Kaura , Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities, S. Harpal Singh; Principal Baba Farid College Dr. Manish Bansal; Dean Student Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party.

Last but not the least, Honourable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Prampreet Singh; Miss Fresher Sumandeep Kaur; Mr. Talented Jagseer Kumar and Miss Talented Simrandeep Kaur; Miss Charming Anshu; Mr. Handsome Binny Pratap Singh and the winners of the modelling round.

'Farewell Party 2017' Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 28th April 2017

On dated 28th April 2017, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students, who were for long time of 6 years in this college, under the theme 'Farewell Party 2017'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 10th semester of 6 year. The students and faculty members especially 'Activity members' did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way.

The Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made them to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students. The Quawali of students was different from other performances of the party and it was widely appreciated.

Last but not the least, Deputy Director Activities and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Navjinder Singh, Miss Farewell, Amandeep Kaur, Mr. Personality, Zora Singh, Mr Gabroo Dharamjot Singh, Mr Descent Ajaypal. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead. The students of 6 Year 12th semester presented a token of love to the department as a symbol of their memories.

'Farewell Fiesta' Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, to Give Farewell to outgoing Students on 26th April 2017

On dated 26th April 2017, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students of 4 Year 8th Semester under the theme 'Farewell Fiesta'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors (6th semester of 4 year). Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Duet Bhangra were performed on the occasion. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same.

 The Deputy Director Academics Dr. Pardeep Kaura; Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh;Vice Principal Mr Manish Bansal and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. S. S. Bal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them good luck for their future prospects.

Last but not the least, Honorable Deputy Director Academics and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Jatinder Singh; Miss Farewell, Amandeep Kaur Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

BFC Entrepreneurship Programme 2017

Department of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Medical Sciences organized One day Exhibition cum sale by the Students under 'BFC Entrepreneurship Programme 2017' at BFGI campus for creating student's awareness towards Entrepreneurship as career opportunity and also an initiative towards Indian Government's 'Start Up' Programme. In this programme, students enjoyed during the sale of products and they also earned pretty good amount. These products were prepared by the students under the live project programme of BFC. Students got immeasurable experience to become an entrepreneur and got a prodigious motivation from it. Students prepared various products such as Rose Water, Ark e Zeera, Ark e Tulsi, Amla Dry Fruits, Triphla Churan/ Ark e Triphla, Ayurvedic remedy for Uric Acid, Herbal Shampoo, Face Pack & Lip Balm, Bio- Fertilizers, Wheat grass powder, Tooth powder, Pickles and Squashes, Honey, Desi Ghee and khoa. Under the guidance of HODs and teachers, students enjoyed the event and felt that they use their study in their relative fields. Along with study, they want to contribute their own small scale business. Students are earning under earn while learn programme already started by BFGI.

National Nutrition Week, Celebrated on 6 Sept. 2016

On the occasion of National nutrition week, celebrated on 6th Sept.2016, Dr. Valentina Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College has delivered a praiseworthy presentation on Food Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Mind Diet. Apart from information about nutritious food and importance of hygiene, she insisted on habit formation. Almost each and every person is aware about healthy diet and exercise but the problem is that no one follows the routine on daily basis. According to her by just bringing 1% of change in yourself can be really beneficial in your life time. The secret of healthy life was also discussed during the presentation in which it was insisted that there should be low intake of three white's i.e. Fat, Sugar and Salt and high intake of roughage and water. She also discussed about the formula of healthy life 'Healthy diet + Exercise = Long disease free life' .Along with this a very interesting concept of mind diet was also explained by her which includes thoughts, ideas and experiences your mind is exposed to. Over all it was a very interesting, interactive and informative presentation delivered by her. Sh. B.D.Sharma, Deputy Director Activities, BFGI and Dr S.S.Bal, Dean, Agriculture appreciated the efforts of Agriculture Department for organizing such knowledge enriching activities.

Roo Ba Roo Fresher's Party 2016

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda organized Fresher's Party on 7th September, 2016 to welcome the newcomers under the theme ROO BA ROO. The students of 4yr 3rdsem.cordially welcomed the newcomers. There were more than 20 stage performances. The overall arrangement of the party was in the hands of the students but 'Activity co-coordinators' helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was near about 550 which included students, HOD's of the respective departments and other Faculty Members.

The stage performances included solo singing, group dance, Bhangra and many more fun activities. Moreover, special performance was given by Mizoram students regarding their traditional culture.
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman BFGI, Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur Dhaliwal, Director Administration BFGI, Dr. Pardeep Kaura, Deputy Director Academics BFGI, Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar, Dean Students Welfare BFC, Mrs. Simranjeet Kaur Dean Admissions BFGI  also augmented the ambience of the party by their auspicious presence.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the department and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

Last but not the least, the Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Harpreet Singh, Miss Fresher Arshdeep Kaur, Mr. Personality Harshpinder Singh, Miss Personality Arshdeep Kaur, Mr. Charming Maninder Singh, Miss. Charming Rashpinder Kaur.

'Adieu Seniors 2016' Organized by Department of Agricuture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, to Give Farewell to outgoing Students on 16th May 2016

On dated 16th May 2016, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students under the theme 'Adieu Seniors 2016'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors (6th semester of 4 year). Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Duet Bhangra were performed on the occasion. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same.

Honorable chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Dean Students Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them good luck for their future prospects.

Last but not the least, Honorable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Harjot Singh; Miss Farewell, Amanpreet Kaur; Mr. Handsome, Manveer Singh; Miss Gorgeous, Parminder Kaur and Mr. Personality, Gurmeet Singh. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

'Adieu Seniors 2016' Organized by Department of Agricuture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 11th May 2016

On dated 11th May 2016, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students, who were for long time of 6 years in this college, under the theme 'Adieu Seniors 2016'. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 11th semester of 6 year. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same.

The Deputy Director Academics Dr. Pardeep Kaura; Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh; Dean Students Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made them to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

Last but not the least, Deputy Director Academics and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Guriqbal Singh; Miss Farewell, Payal; Mr. Singh, Udaypratap Singh; Miss Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur and the winners of the modeling round. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

FRESHER'S FIESTA

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Freshers Party to welcome the newcomers under the theme Fresher's Fiesta. The function was well organized and occurred in a very descent manner in order to welcome the freshers (1st semester of 4th year (Agri.) by the students of 3rd semester of 4th year (Agri.). Both Freshers and older ones performed more than 25 stage performances. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but only few faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was nearbout 450 which included students, HoD's of the respective faculties and other Faculty Members.

Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Bhangra group, Nepali dance, Malvai Gidda and Bhangra were performed on the occassion. Out of these programs, the last performance was appreciated by all and considered as the best one.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group Of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the college and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

The chairman, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal; Deputy Director Academics; Dr. Pardeep Kaura ,Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh , Principal Baba Farid College; Dr. W.S Brar and Dean Students Welfare; Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made Chairman to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students.

Last but not the least, the Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Himanshu Narula; Miss Fresher Jagdeep Kaur; Mr. Personality Jagjeet Singh; Miss Personality Pawanpreet Kaur and the winners of the modelling round.