After completing 11 months of intensive on-site farm training in Taiwan, the four (4) young farmers returned to Region 1. They paid a courtesy visit to the management and staff of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1) today, July 29, 2024.
While sharing their learnings and experiences, they mentioned how the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT) provided them with an opportunity for personality development and to be immersed in different farming technologies.
In his remarks, ATI-RTC 1 OIC Center Director Dr. Jayvee Bryan G. Carillo emphasized the significant role of these young farmers who represented the region in the third batch of FYFIPT. Dr. Carillo said that their take-home insights will contribute to their respective communities, specifically in introducing and demonstrating worth-replicating farming practices.
The four (4) young farmers are Ms. Filipina Dacpano from Rosario, La Union; Mr. Oliver Estores from Bolinao, Pangasinan; Mr. Ephraim Laureta and Mr. Julius Manuel both from Piddig, Ilocos Norte. They are expected to prepare and submit a re-entry plan or project proposal, indicating the key steps in applying the knowledge and skills gained from the internship program.
To note, FYFIPT is a partnership of ATI with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines that aims to enhance existing relations through an internship program for qualified young Filipino farmers.
