TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite — ‘Let’s get into bees-ness and bee an entrepreneur’ has become the mantra of 26 farmers and agricultural extension workers (AEWs) during the three-day Honey to Money: Training on Bee Products and By-products Processing.
Aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in the standard processing and handling of bee products and by-products, the training encouraged them to engage in opportunities in the apiary industry as a lucrative venture.
To reinforce learning, participants crafted various bee product-based items, including lip balm, soap, wound dressing, wood polish, ointment, liniment, creamed honey, and honey infusion. They also engaged in the hands-on extraction of honey, pollen, and propolis.
Gaining practical insights into the beekeeping industry, participants visited the Cavite State University’s Bee Research, Innovation, Trade, and Extension (BRITE) Center and Los Pepes Farm in Indang, Cavite, for a benchmarking activity.
“Napakahalaga ng bubuyog sa kalikasan at sa tao. Kailangan magtulungan ang mga beekeepers para mapaunlad ang industry natin. May pera sa beekeeping, kailangan lang ng mahabang pasensya. I’m willing to integrate ‘yung mga natutunan ko sa mga innovations ko sa TPH1 box para mas mapadali ang pag-aalaga ng stingless bees,” said Ms. Lonadel Jade Bolongaita, a farmer participant from San Mateo, Rizal.
The training was facilitated by the DA-Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) CALABARZON from April 2-4, 2025, at the Center’s Training Hall.
News by: Archie Linsasagin
