ATI-Cordillera through its Partnership and Accreditation Section (PAS) initiated the 1st Extension Modality Officers Meeting.
Dr. Cristine Esnara, Chief of the PAS inspired the group in order to strengthen and spread agricultural development through these extension modalities. She continued that there is a crucial need to fortify the organizational framework and operational efficiency of extension modality officers and staff.
In essence, the 1st Extension Modalities Elected Officers Meeting is a proactive response to the evolving landscape of agricultural extension. It seeks to empower officers with the tools, knowledge, and collaborative networks necessary to navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of agricultural development in our region. Through this meeting, we aspire to lay the groundwork for a more resilient, connected, and impactful extension modality.
For this meeting, they named the organized group CALSA or Cordillera Association of LSAs. The agenda tackled was the creation of the CALSA by-laws. Also addressed was the LSA Road-Map 2024 to include the Plan course of action anchored from the ATI's PPA or action plans, and plan for organizational development activities in collaboration with LSA, government and non-government agencies.
Present during the meeting were: President: Mr. Ivan Baguilat; Vice President: Mr. Michael Lumas-i; Secretary: Ms. Alma Mae Cortez; Treasurer: Mr. Prahbat Marzan; PRO: Mr. Henry Macquera; Provincial Representatives: Benguet: Mr. Jeff Laruan, and Kalinga: Rachel Maling
The Agricultural Training Institute as the catalyst, capacity builder and knowledge bank has been developing various extension modalities to disseminate information, knowledge, and technology to farmers and rural communities in response to these challenges and developments, especially in the context of agricultural and rural development. To name few of these are Learning Site for Agriculture (LSAs), Techno-Gabay Program encompassing the Magsasaka Siyentista (MS), Community Urban Agriculture Model Farm (CUAMF), Private Agri-Fishery Extension Service Provider (PAF-ESP), Farm Family Model and many more. //With reports from Dr. Cristine B. Esnara.
