Photo Opportunity after the conduct of Seminar on Farm Operation and Management in Western Visayas with Rosalinda Kathlene Grace T. Rigodon, Technical Support Staff IV/Project Officer
POTOTAN, Iloilo - In fulfillment with the mission of the National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) of the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), which is to develop urban and peri-urban agriculture across the Philippines, ATI Region 6 conducts Seminar on Farm Operation and Management in Western Visayas with 32 composed of FAs, ATI-NUPAP Beneficiaries, and ATI-LSA Representatives from the Province of Iloilo with Seminar on July 30, 2024 at Agri-Aqua Fresh Research and Technology (ART) Center.
Collaborative and interactive talks about Farm Operation and Farm Management with Eduardo Tresico, Farm Owner/LSA operator/Resource Person.
Eduardo Tresico, Farm Owner/LSA Cooperator who serves as a resource person, discussed the importance of Farm Management and Farm Operation. He pointed out important realizations about the relationship between farmers and their environment.
“The problem is not the environment; it is us because of our farming practices. We are solving lowland areas, but we are not solving upland areas. That is why we need to know farm operation and management. We need to have a sustainable agricultural operation to gain success. Productive farm operation and management ensures profitability, environmental sustainability, efficient production, and improved production”, said Mr. Tresico during his talk about Farm Management and Farm Operation.
Smile of Appreciation during the awarding the certificate with Eduardo Tresico, Farm Owner/LSA Coperator/Resource Person, and Rosalinda Kathlene Grace T. Rigodon, Technical Support Staff IV/Project Officer from ATI-RTC VI.
On the other hand, this seminar also recognized the role of youth as future shapers of the agriculture sector. Chariz M. Colledo of Agusipan 4-H Club is delighted to join this activity. She said, “A day full of learnings, knowledge, and experiences that gives every participant insights and new techniques in farming. We know that we are young, but we know that every step will mold us into better community citizens. This seminar benefits us as we embark on our journey to new activities and projects that could benefit our organization.”
This seminar aims to capacitate the participants with the knowledge and techniques on farm operation and management, fully utilize the remaining space for farming, and engage in innovative agriculture that does not require soil or spaces with soil (e.g., hydroponics, hanging container gardening, etc.).
