BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Twenty agricultural extension workers (AEWs) from Region 8 completed the ten-day Training on Extension Delivery System for New Entrants on July 8-17, 2024 at ATI-RTC 8, VSU, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte. They were equipped with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary for their roles in agricultural extension delivery.
The training featured a mix of lectures and practical sessions. Participants explored the history, principles, and trends in agricultural extension, identified key stakeholders, and engaged in community-based activities such as field interviews and problem tree analysis. They also enrolled in ATI’s e-learning courses and learned how to use Canva and make pivot tables as they requested.
Participants expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for the training. "I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to attend this training. I am thankful to our resource persons and ATI. With this training, I met new friends," said Mr. Benjie Magallano from LGU-Saint Bernard. Furthermore, Ms. Maria Mara Picorro from OPA Samar highlighted the practical community organizing topics, "I appreciated the community organizing topic. I learned the process to organize a community, as well as the agricultural extension topics." Mr. Eric Cabili from LGU Capul, Northern Samar added, "The extension delivery system training helped me a lot. It helped me to enhance my knowledge and achieve my goals through use of a combination of agricultural methods, strategies, and approaches in knowledge delivery."
The training concluded with participants developing training needs assessments and extension plans, which will be utilized by barangays for future planning. The training was also accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) with 25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for agriculturists. Participants expressed their eagerness to share the knowledge and skills gained with their colleagues and local communities, ensuring the continued modernization and improvement of agricultural practices in their respective areas.
