The Agricultural Training Institute-Central Luzon (ATI-CL), in partnership with the Philippine Agriculturist Association (PAA-Tamarind Chapter), implemented the Training-Workshop on Research and Extension Project Proposal Writing on July 12-13, 2023 at Crown Royale Hotel, Balanga City, Bataan.
This partnership of ATI-CL with the PAA-Tamarind Chapter holds great potential in engaging the agricultural extension workers (AEWs) and faculty members in agriculture to become a dynamic actors of social enterprise and agricultural development.
The training aimed to recognize the essential role of AEWs as key players in bridging innovations and technologies to farm settings. Through this training, they have become more aware of how to prepare an impactful extension and research project proposal worthy of funding.
During the activity Dr. Joey A. Belarmino, ATI-CL Center Director, discussed the ATI Programs, Projects, and Extension Grants Guidelines. Meanwhile, Ms. Reinalyn C. Gulen, Agriculturist II, served as panel during the presentation of the capsule proposal on extension and research projects.
A total of 72 AEWs and SUC faculty and staff attended the said workshop. The implementation of the training is an offshoot of the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by ATI-CL and PAA-Tamarind Chapter for the continuing professional development of agriculturists in the region and implementation of related projects on June 9, 2023. (RCGulen)
