​Within the framework of the project "Capacity Building of Personnel in Jordanian Olive Industry" that is funded by the European Union, a workshop for olive farmers was held in olive center at the University of Jordan for five days, in October to November 2015-2016. The head of Department of Nutrition and Food Technology opened the workshop and pointed out theimportance of holding such workshop.

The lecturers were Prof Ali AlSaed, Prof Fabi Favati, Dr. Salam Ayoub, Eng. Futoon Ramadan, Mr. Mohammed Al-Jazi​.

At the end of session the trainees had a short exam, and then received certificates by Prof. Ali Alsaed (the previous project Coordinator) or by Dr. Ghadeer Mehyar (the current coordinator). All participants appreciate the efforts provided for succession of the workshop and knowledge acquired.