KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FROM RESEARCH TO THE COMMUNITY : USING SOLAR DRYING DOMES IN FOOD PRESERVATION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) transfer knowledge and 2) assess satisfaction with the knowledge transfer regarding the use of solar drying domes.  The target group of the research consisted of 60 farmers from Ban Udom, Chum Saeng Subdistrict, Chom Phra District, Surin Province. The tools used in the research included a solar drying dome, knowledge 2) PowerPoint media and brochures and 3) knowledge transfer satisfaction assessment form. The researcher conducted knowledge transfer through lectures on drying, food preservation by drying using solar energy, and the use of the solar drying dome for food preservation. Afterward, an experiment was conducted using the solar drying dome, followed by an assessment of the participants' satisfaction with the knowledge transfer. The data collected were then analyzed using statistics, including the mean and standard deviation. Research results: 1) Knowledge transfer results found that the target group in the research received knowledge. Understanding of food preservation using drying methods and can use solar drying domes for food preservation This is one method that can extend the life of or preserve food for a longer time. It helps reduce the problem of market oversupply, increases value, generates income, and strengthens the economy and society of the community. 2) The results of the knowledge transfer satisfaction assessment revealed that the overall satisfaction level was very high, with an average score of 4.64 and a standard deviation of 0.51.