BRGY. SORO-SORO, Mambajao, Camiguin- To ensure the smooth and harmonized implementation of Rice Crop Manager (RCM) and further improve the services through efficient teamwork and partnerships, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII conducted the Information Support to Rice Crop Manager Implementation, Planning Workshop and Team Building last October 18 - 20, 2022 at Camiguin Highland Resort.

Participants were composed of staff from selected enhanced Farmers Information Technology Services (FITS) Centers and staff of ATI-RTC XIII.

Fil Victor A. Babanto, OIC-Center Director, in his message, emphasized the importance of coming up with effective strategies to promote the advantages of RCM and following the RCM fertilizer recommendation of farmers in their rice fields. He also encouraged the participants to familiarize the RCM 4.0 rebuild and assess the RCM accomplishment for the year 2022 and set targets for CY 2023.

He also facilitated the Team building activities where participants were divided into three groups. Various outdoor games and exercises were done to promote camaraderie and friendship among the partakers. Team dynamics, attitude, strengths, and weaknesses were also showcased and processed.

Some FITS staff also shared their best practices, strategies, and problems met during the implementation phase.

“This activity realized me that unity, hard work, cooperation, and communication are factors in creating a great team. Team Building creates an atmosphere for informal communication where members and leaders can build closer relationships. It also develops team qualities such as mutual support between other members. For me, ATI did the best, in fact, friendship and communication with all ISS from the different municipalities in Caraga were developed. This is one of the best activities and experiences I’ve joined so far in my AEW journey. I realize and appreciate that we are not just working to earn money, but we enjoy what we are doing in a competent and productive as well. It encourages and teaches us to work not for compliance but with passion and dedication to be more productive and effective not only in the workplace but individually. I would like to extend my thanks to ATI-Caraga staff for this remarkable activity.” expressed Realben B. Caliso, Agricultural Technologist of Taganaan, Surigao del Norte, during his impression.