For Farm Partners
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Farm operator/owner of a corn-based farming system, preferably LSA-certified farm, or member of a corn cluster; RSBSA registered.
- With at least one (1) hectare of corn area. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year.
- Has an internship program plan for 7 months.
- Has farm activities within the corn value chain, either value-adding, processing, or marketing.
- Has basic farm tools, equipment, or facilities needed for its production and processing.
- Has accommodation facilities for at least two (2) interns.
- Can provide food for the interns during the 7-month internship program.
- The farm is not part of armed conflict zones.
- With good community standing and has no proven derogatory record.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
- Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) certification, if applicable.
- RSBSA Registration.
- Membership in Cluster Organizations.
- Certification of corn area.
- Farm journal.
- Financial statement for the previous year's operation.
- Internship program plan and design, including performance evaluation and post-internship assessment.
- Farm layout.
- Photos of the farm and its facilities, including accommodation areas.
- List and biodata of resource persons/trainers.
- Certification from the respective Philippine National Police Offices.
- At least two (2) recommendation letters from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers' cooperative, or association).
- Letter of intent addressed to the DA-ATI Regional Center Director.
- Bank account details, preferably LBP if available.
For Youth
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Age 18-35 years old at the time of application, preferably single, and parents are members of a corn cluster.
- Educational Attainment: At least finished primary or secondary education.
- Natural born Filipino citizen.
- Interested to venture into the agriculture industry, especially practice corn-value adding system.
- Willingness to undertake a 7-month internship and hands-on practice contract.
- Physically and mentally fit.
- Has good community standing or moral character.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
- Clear scanned copy of any valid government-issued ID (e.g. PSA Certificate, PRC, National ID, Voter’s ID, etc.), indicating the date of birth.
- Certification from the Organization of Barangay Captain.
- Notarized Sworn Statement as proof of willingness and commitment to undertake corn-based farming activities/enterprises after the training.
- Business/Enterprise Plan (BEP).
- Medical certificate indicating "Fit to work" and no underlying health condition or history of psychological disorder.
- At least two (2) recommendation letters from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers’ cooperative or association).
- Trainings attended if available.
- Have no overdue obligations from DA or ATI at the time of application.
- Proof of land in establishing the Business/Enterprise Plan (i.e. Owned, Leased, Rented, or Donated) or a certification from the LGU/ATI RTC that there is available land for the planned business/enterprise, per validation.
- Accomplished application form.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their letter of intent either in person or via email. Applications should be addressed to:
GERRY R. PAGARIGAN, DVM
OIC-Center Director
ATI-RTC IX
Balintawak, Pagadian City
Email: rt9.dcc@ati.da.gov.ph
For inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with us through our official Facebook page or at the provided email address. We look forward to your participation.
DOWNLOAD FORMS HERE:
ATI-QF~1.DOC
ATI-QF~2.DOC
ATI-QF~3.DOC
ATI-QF~4.DOC
ATD16E~1.DOC