The Agricultural Training Institute- Central Luzon (ATI-CL) joins in the Central Luzon Young Farmers Regional Boot Camp 2024 with a theme โ'RELIVE the 4-H in YOUth: Re-energizing and Empowering 4-H Leaders in Valuable Agri-Fishery Engagements,' held at Bulacan Agricultural State College, San Ildefonso, Bulacan on April 23-25, 2024.
Hon. Daniel Fernando, Governor of Bulacan gave an inspirational message to the participants. "As youth, you are not just the hope of our nation for the future, but you are the hope of our nation in the present. I am delighted to see many young individuals continuously drawn towards agriculture. Let us accept that extreme heat has become a part of our lives, and as the coming months bring forth heavy rains, excessive flooding will once again pose a challenge. Therefore, I encourage you, the youth, to plant trees to alleviate the extreme heat and the excess water brought by storms. Once again, thank you all,โ said Hon. Daniel Fernando, Governor of Bulacan during his inspirational message to the participants of the Central Luzon Young Farmers Regional Boot Camp.
Mr. Ronel S. De Guzman, Regional 4-H President, extended gratitude to the guests and participants from various provinces in Region III.
Dr. Jameson H. Tan, President of Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), warmly welcomed the attendees. He also thanked ATI-CL for consistently organizing such gatherings for the youth.
Dr. Dianne M. Lapuz, 4H Regional Coordinator and Project Officer, provided an overview of the three-day event, urging everyone to enjoy the activities and build strong relationships within the Central Luzon 4H Club.
Dr. Arthur D. Dayrit, Regional Technical Director of DA-Region III, conveyed a message of support to the participants, assuring them of their officeโs readiness to assist in any way.
Representing Hon. Fernando S. Galvez Jr., Mayor of San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Ms. Chariz Galvez-Cabande expressed her gratitude for being part of the historic event, focused on enhancing the agricultural skills of the youth. She assured continuous support from their end.
Mr. Kent Edward S. Ballesteros, ATI-CL Media Production Specialist II, introduced the Digital Farmers Program, highlighting its importance in integrating ICT and agriculture.
The second day happened by featuring different contests and the province of Aurora emerged as the Overall Champion across various contests, with notable wins in Regional Excellent Achieversโ Awards, Most Outstanding 4H Club Coordinator (Municipal Level), 4H Agri-Innovation Pitching, 4H Agri-tale Contest, 4H SongCon: Duet, and 4H QuizBee. Meanwhile, Zambales won the Most Outstanding 4H Club Coordinator (Provincial Level), Bataan excelled in the 4H Coconut-Based Cooking Contest, and Nueva Ecija triumphed in the 4H Trashformation.
Mr. Alexis Virrey shared his transformative journey during the Young Filipino Farmers Leadership Training Program in Japan, crediting the 4H Club for providing direction and opportunities to pursue his dreams.
The regional winners will proudly represent 4H Central Luzon in the upcoming 71st 4H Club National Congress scheduled in June 18-20 this year in Siargao, Philippines.
