MATALAM, Cotabato – On June 13, 2024, Española Integrated Farm in Brgy. Pinamaton, Matalam, Cotabato was officially launched as a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) 1. The event was led by OIC-Center Director Shirley Beldia.
The launch of Española Integrated Farm as LSA received strong support from various local entities and agencies. The Local Government Unit of Matalam, headed by Hon. Mayor Oscar M. Valdevieso, and the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, led by Wilfredo V. Juloya Jr., DVM, were key supporters of this initiative.
Also, representatives from BLGU Pinamaton, Metro Arakan Valley Complex, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cotabato, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Cotabato, and the 4H Club of the Province of Cotabato were present and extended their support for Española Integrated Farm's new endeavor.
A Learning Site for Agriculture is a certification given by ATI to farms that practice applicable agricultural technologies, employ effective farming strategies, and operate successfully, serving as models worthy of emulation.