Workshop on the Midday School Meal Agriculture Project for the Year 2023

          Workshop on Operational Seminar for the Midday Meals Agriculture Project for Schools in the year 2566 was held at Chateau de Khaoyai Hotel and Resort, Moosee Sub-district, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. This event was conducted in collaboration between Suranaree University of Technology and Cargill Meats (Thailand) Limited. The purpose of the workshop was to summarize the project’s achievements and discuss the direction for the project in 2567 towards Sustainable Development, aligning with the United Nations’ 7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 17).
          The Midday Meals Agriculture Project for the year 2566 is part of a network-building initiative that follows the ‘Public State’ strategy, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. The Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Burapha University, Sa Kaeo Campus, has been actively involved in the project for the past two years, showcasing progress and collaborative efforts in community and social engagement.

        In 2023, 43 schools from Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces participated in the project, involving 100 project coordinators and administrators who gathered to share ideas. Additionally, the students participating in the project received valuable knowledge, forming a foundation and guidance for their future educational pursuits. This approach aims to create a learning process for students and encourage the new generation of farmers, contributing to food security.
          During this practical workshop and seminar, opinions were collected on the project’s operations, leading to the presentation of three main topics:
      1) Development of the project’s activities and technology model.
      2) Project outcomes contributing to the nutritional well-being of students in schools.
    3) Social Return on Investment (SROI) affecting schools and communities benefiting from the project.
          The insights gained from this workshop will be crucial in developing the project’s working strategies for the upcoming year.


Project Leader: Assistant Professor Supreena Srisaikham, Faculty of Agriculture Technology