Agri-10 supports Claveria farmers through the provision of assorted veggie seeds.

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In its continued effort to help communities engage in gardening culture, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) extended its support through vegetable seed distribution to the Kahugpungan sa mga Mag-uuma sa Kalawitan Association (KMK) of Claveria, Misamis Oriental today, September 5, in the city.

A total of 60 vegetable seed packets, suitable for growing chop suey and pinakbet ingredients, were handed over by DA-10’s Regional Technical Director, Carlota S. Madriaga, together with High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) focal person, Kersten S. Pagalan to KMK president Florentino Lamba III.

The association, which manages a land area spanning more than 2,000 square meters, envisions expanding its efforts to encourage community participation in gardening.

As one of the exhibitors in the DA’s KADIWA program, which ensures food commodities are accessible in urban areas, Lamba expressed optimism that with the DA’s support, the association can now offer even more affordable harvests to the community.

“The KMK has always strived to provide budget produce, even when we had to supply our own seedlings at first. Now, with the DA’s help, we can lower prices even more, making it easier for people to access fresh, affordable vegetables,” he said.# (BJCE)