Knowledge Management on Developing Participatory Community Kitchen Learning Resources, Strengthening Food Security, Developing the Grassroots Economy and Villagers' Way of Self-Reliance

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) to transfer the knowledge from the research on the participatory community kitchen learning development model to Ban Non-Khoi Community, Nong Phluang Sub-district, Chakkarat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.            2) Organize activities to promote knowledge and develop careers from the wisdom of local food and herbs to raise the grassroots economy; and 3) Develop a local curriculum on food wisdom and local herbs from community kitchen learning resources. The research methodology was participatory action research. A target group was purposefully selected and consented to participate in the research project. There are 2 target groups participating in the operation: 1) community leaders, village scholars, villagers in Ban Non-Khoi community, villagers in other communities, and those affected by the COVID-19 crisis, a total of 100 people; and 2) teachers and students at Wat Nong Phluang School, 63 people. A questionnaire was used to collect data and analyze the data with descriptive statistics.

The results showed that the participants were satisfied with their participation in knowledge-transfer activities. I received a career promotion as a plant and herb processing product in the community kitchen forest. There are six menus that are unique to the            Non-Khoi community, including Indian gooseberry ice cream, Indian gooseberry chili sauce, crispy fried noodles, herbs, Crazy Snacks, herbal compress balls, and pickled shoots. To preserve local food and herb wisdom, generate extra income, and upgrade the grassroots economy. As for organizing activities, integrate local curriculum, food wisdom, and folk herbs. It can be linked to four learning subjects, including social studies, arts, careers and technology, and science at Wat Nong Phluang School. Participants were satisfied with the overall average of all activities at a high level.