The Mt. Apo Science Foundation College (MASFC) with the UM Community Extension Center facilitated the successful benchmarking and knowledge transfer for 15 Bagobo Tagabawa tribal members on sustainable agriculture practices, technologies, plantation methods, best practices, and other value-adding initiatives.
The visit aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and capacities of the Bagobo Tagabawa farmers.
The team was warmly welcomed by 8
Faculty and staff from MASFC spearheaded by the Chief Administrative Officer
Corazon Lupeba. As the activity went on, the OIC Program Coordinator Ms. Maica
Monton presented some of the eco-friendly practices and methods on diversified
farming. The lecture featured livestock raising, crop production, and vegetable
farming using organic fertilizers from animal manure and agricultural wastes.
In the afternoon, the IP farmers explored around the Demo Farms to observe and
see the different crops and animals raised by the teachers and students of
MASFC and see for themselves what Diversified Farming is.
The participants expressed their
gratitude for the opportunity to learn new and practical farming techniques
that they can use in their farms. The knowledge and insights gained during the
visit can help improve agricultural practices within their community, helping
reduce production costs promote sustainable farming and enhance food
security. These outcomes support Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 1: No Poverty and
SDG 2: Zero Hunger. The activity also strengthened partnerships among
institutions and communities, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and
sustainable development supporting SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. Likewise, the MASFC faculty and students
appreciated the opportunity to volunteer and share their best practices in
farming with the IP farmers.
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