2025-2026 YOUTH INTERSHIP PROGRAM ON ORGANIC AGRICULTURE BATCH 3

 

A. FOR FARM SCHOOL

1. Eligibility Criteria

  1. Farm operator/owner certified organic by Participatory Guarantee System or Third-Party or chemical-free farm; preferably organic LSA-certified farm
  2. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year
  3. Has farm activities within the value chain either production, value-adding, processing or marketing
  4. Has basic farm tools, equipment, or facilities needed for its operation
  5. Has accommodation facility for at least two (2) interns
  6. Can provide food for the interns during the 9-month intensive training program
  7. Has an Internship Program Plan (IPP) for nine (9) months
  8. With good community standing and has no proven derogatory record
  9. The farm area is not part of conflict zones
  10. Others

2. Documentary Requirement

  1. PGS or Third-Party organic certification; or Notarized Affidavit as owner/operator of an organic  and/or chemical-free farm; or Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) certification, if applicable
  2. Farm journal; and Financial statement for the previous year’s operation 
  3. Farm layout; Photos of the farm and its facilities including accommodation areas; and List and biodata of resource persons/trainers
  4. Internship Program plan and design including performance evaluation and post-internship assessment
  5. At least two (2) recommendation letters from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers’ cooperative, or association)
  6. Certification from the respective Philippine National Police Offices
  7. Letter of intent addressed to the DA-ATI Regional Director
  8. Bank account details, preferably Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)

 

B. PROSPECTIVE INTERNS

1. Eligibility Criteria

  1. Aged 18 to 35 years old at the time of application, preferably single
  2. Natural-born Filipino citizen
  3. Interested in venturing into the agriculture industry, especially in practicing organic agriculture
  4. Willingness to undertake a 21-month internship and hands-on practice contract
  5. Physically and mentally fit submitted:  ECG, Drug Test, and Chest X-ray
  6. Has good community standing or moral character
  7. Others

2. Documentary Requirement

  1. Clear scanned copy of any valid government-issued ID (i.e. PSA Certificate, PRC, National ID, Voters ID, etc.), indicating the date of birth
  2. Notarized Sworn Statement as proof of willingness and commitment to undertake organic agriculture-related activities/enterprises after the training; and
  3. Medical certificate indicating “Fit to work” and no underlying health condition or history of psychological disorder. 
  4. submitted:  ECG, Drug Test, and Chest X-ray
  5. At least two (2) recommendation letters from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers’ cooperative, or association)
  6. Bank account details, preferably LBP
  7. Certificate of related trainings attended, if any
  8. Has no overdue obligations from the DA or ATI at the time of application
  9. Proof of land for the establishment of the business/enterprise plan (i.e. owned, leased, rented, or donated); or
  10. Certification of land availability for the planned business/enterprise from the LGU/ATI RTC based on validation
  11. Accomplished application form

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