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| The graduates of the 1st season-long training on Organic Vegetable Production with Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez (center), Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua (fourth from right), DSWD Regional Project Coordinator Gina B. Millete (fourth from left), and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Photo courtesy of City Government of Ligao |
100 farmers from Ligao City were recognized for finishing the 1st season-long training on organic vegetable production on 1 July 2015. The training is a collaborative program of the City Government of Ligao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the Bottom-Up Budgeting Program and Sustainable Livelihood Program of DSWD.
The farmers were trained how to practice organic farming using modern technologies. With Engr. Dexter Mendoza as Focal Person on Organic Agriculture, the farmers were also trained to practice vegetable farming without the use of pesticides. Farmers will continue to practice what they have learned as they visit different learning sites in Ligao, according to Engr. Mendoza.
Aside from the knowledge and skills as takeaways from the training, each farmer also received a starter kit which includes a woven straw hat, shovel, trowel, and bolo knife.
The farmers were trained how to practice organic farming using modern technologies. With Engr. Dexter Mendoza as Focal Person on Organic Agriculture, the farmers were also trained to practice vegetable farming without the use of pesticides. Farmers will continue to practice what they have learned as they visit different learning sites in Ligao, according to Engr. Mendoza.
Aside from the knowledge and skills as takeaways from the training, each farmer also received a starter kit which includes a woven straw hat, shovel, trowel, and bolo knife.
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| Farmers received a starter kit after finishing the training. Photo courtesy of City Government of Ligao |
Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez who strongly supports agricultural programs believed that the program will provide a great opportunity for farmers to recoup the high production cost by increasing the production of quality products and income with the use of modern farming technologies. He also emphasized the importance of organic farming to the health of consumers. Chemical-free vegetables are safer and healthier, and much needed by consumers.
Furthermore, Congressman Gonzalez seeks the cooperation of the farmers to continuously apply the skills they have practiced during the training to attain a more sustainable production of vegetables in the city.
Last 29 May 2015, Ligao City also held the first commencement exercises for Dressmaking, another BUB Program and SLP implementation, with 34 newly trained dressmakers. These capability-building programs, according to Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua were implemented to help the local residents develop skills and provide them with resources to start or enhance their livelihood.
Furthermore, Congressman Gonzalez seeks the cooperation of the farmers to continuously apply the skills they have practiced during the training to attain a more sustainable production of vegetables in the city.
Last 29 May 2015, Ligao City also held the first commencement exercises for Dressmaking, another BUB Program and SLP implementation, with 34 newly trained dressmakers. These capability-building programs, according to Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua were implemented to help the local residents develop skills and provide them with resources to start or enhance their livelihood.
Written by Lala Peñafiel
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