Cognitive tour to the Museum of Hops and Brewing of Historical Volhynia

First-year students of the specialty 'Agroengineering' and teachers of the Department of Agroengineering made an educational excursion to the Museum of Hops and Brewing of historical Volyn. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the youth to become more familiar with the history of hop cultivation, brewing traditions, and the cultural heritage of the region.

During the excursion, participants learned about the peculiarities of hop cultivation, the technological processes of beer production in different historical periods, and also got acquainted with unique museum exhibits. Special interest was attracted by ancient brewing equipment, archival materials, thematic collections, and historical facts related to the development of the industry in the territory of Volyn. The excursion also focused on developing students' soft skills. Participants improved their communication, teamwork abilities, critical thinking, and analysis of the received information, which are important components of modern professional training.
The excursion was not only educational but also had an educational character, as it allowed students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical familiarization with the technological and historical aspects of agricultural industrial production. Such events contribute to the broadening of the youth's worldview, the formation of professional interest, and the popularization of Ukraine's historical and cultural heritage.

Participants of the event received positive impressions, new knowledge, and the opportunity to communicate in an informal atmosphere about the current development of the agricultural and food industries. Similar excursions are an important component of the educational process and contribute to the development of practice-oriented learning at the university.

Nadiya Yuvchik
Associate Professor of Agroengineering Department