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To continuously update and capacitate urban dwellers to increase food production,  ATI-RTC-CAR conducted Training on Organic Vegetable Production with the Provision of Starter Kits for urban dwellers of Pacdal, Baguio City held on July 6, 2023.

A total of 25 farmer participants attended the said activity. The participants were taught on the preparation of organic concoctions such as the FFJ

A certified farmer, a teacher and a trainer – that is Victorino Bayed.

From the paddies to the lecture halls, Bayed’s story traces its root back into farming. It was farming that sustained his family needs and it was the same endeavor that earned him a degree in Forestry. He was a tender of the land during his childhood years and still is up to the present time.

Banking on hard work, Bayed

A total of 27 AEW participants was calibrated and revitalized through their participation in a Training on Recalibration & Organizational Strengthening of RBO & 4H Focal Persons held on June 21-23, 2023 at the ATI-RTC-CAR, BSU Compd., La Trinidad, Benguet.

Ms. Veronica Siloy, the RBO Focal Person of the Center and the Project Officer of the training, pointed out that Rural Based Organizations

The outbreak of ASF and bird flu have severely affected the swine and poultry industries which in turn caused the rabbit industry to bloom aggressively and gain grounds not just as pets but as food. In view of this, a training on Rabbit Production and Enterprise Development for AEWs of CAR was conducted on June 19-23, 2023 with 16 AEWs participants.

The training activity aimed that after the

“I learned a lot from this training. Honestly, I have no interest in mushroom production because mushrooms have high uric acid, but through this training, I learned that there is a recommended time to harvest mushrooms to avoid high uric acid content.  This training makes me appreciate that mushroom production is very helpful to us. In addition, mushroom production is helpful to our organization

The complexity of growing and producing cacao beans and Tablea processing urges the Department of Agriculture  (DA) thru Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) and as requested by the cacao growers to develop a Code of Practice for Philippine Cacao Beans + Tablea + Good Agricultural Practices. This code reflects the recent technology developments of cacao production and processing

In partnership with the Cordillera Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development (CorCAARRD), the ATI Cordillera conducted a 3-day Training on Science & Technology-Based Farm Proposal (STBF) Preparation and Establishment for the Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) and Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSAs) in CAR held at the Aspulan Hall, ATI-RTC-CAR, BSU Compd., La Trinidad

PGS plays a vital role in rural development and farmer empowerment through active engagement with the farmers in the whole process of verification, decision-making, and marketing. True to its mission as a capacity builder, the ATI-RTC-CAR once again is currently conducting the Training of Trainers on Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for Core Groups in CAR targeting 10 Core PGS Groups and 20

In order to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of RCEP interventions, a review and assessment on the implementation of the training and extension services provided was conducted. The review and assessment helped in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the program’s interventions through its years of implementation.

The two days’ activity allowed the implementing agencies to

The Philippine Action Plan for Farming Families (PAP4FF) emphasized that agriculture is a family affair. Phases in food production adhering to the value chain cannot be done by one person alone in the family. Every member should hone his skills in agri-fishery production for a collaborative effort in helping one another to achieve their goal. With this setting, ATI-RTC-CAR conducted a training on