Participants form a circle in one of the activities in the training
Central Visayas - Accordingly, skills in farm business management are critical among farmers that will allow them to optimize the use of their resources and to improve their decision-making in the use of resources.
Thus, it is critical to help farmers improve their knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship and farm business management. This strategy aims to create employment and further income opportunities which will improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers.
On September 26 – 30, 2022 a Training on Farm Business and Farm Management was conducted in ATI-7, Training Complex, Cabawan District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Nineteen (19) agricultural extension workers successfully completed the 5-day training. These AEWs are coming from the different municipalities/cities of Alburquerque, Antequera, Batuan, Bilar, Carmen, Duero, Mabini, Pilar, San Miguel, Talibon, Tubigon and Ubay from Bohol province; Carcar City and Toledo City from Cebu province; and Bacong, Bayawan City and Guihulngan City from Negros Oriental province.
The main objective of the training was that the participant should be able to enhance knowledge, attitude and skills in farm business management and farm management. During the four-day course, participants learned about different skills of farmers in farm business management, and farm business management.
“As AEW participant of this Farm Business and Farm Management Training, my expectation was that we will be doing the usual lecture and workshop activities. I was surprised that the two days were all about how to become a good leader. This has enlightened us that the success of our organization will depend on how we handle problems and conflicts. Indeed, I realize that managing and handling our clients effectively will be the basis on how to solve the difficulties and challenges in order to achieve our goals. Two days were then focused on the main topic about business and entrepreneurship as well as supervisory. Business planning strategies were in simplified formats which will be very useful as we go to the field. The facilitators were very flexible to answer the needs of the training, approachable and friendly. They were able to maintain their energy even on the 5th day. They were able to deliver the tasks to make the successful,” said Fe S. Pilosopo from the provincial agriculture office of Negros Oriental.
Carolyn May O. Daquio, former center director of ATI-RTC 7; Vilma M. Patindol, former center director of ATI-RTC 8; Alma A. Aparece of Friends Peace Teams Asia West Pacific; and Angelie Mencede of ATI-RTC 7 shared their expertise on the topics discussed as resource persons.
Should there be any clarifications or inquiries around this training, you may contact Joemelyn A. Sumagang, Project Officer, thru her email at prettieblack8910@gmail.com.
