Agri dept supports urban veggie gardening efforts

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In its continuous effort to help local communities in the region, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) supports the food and nutrition security and sufficiency initiative of Brgy. Pagatpat through the provision of agricultural inputs.

On January 16, High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) focal person, Kersten S. Pagalan, handed over 11 packets of assorted vegetable seeds (Pinakbet variant) to Irene R. Anibong, federation president of the women’s sector in Brgy. Pagatpat.

Said gesture aims to aid the community garden establishment in Zone 6B, Pamalihi Relocation, which is eyed to be implemented through the conduct of a contest.

In an interview, Anibong explained that the seeds will be planted across 11 blocks, with 12 to 14 families per block taking the responsibility of growing and maintaining the gardens.

“I am grateful for the support of the DA because we no longer need to go to the market if we can grow our own vegetables.

Through community gardening, families who have been victims of floods, fires, or demolitions can have nutritious food on their tables.” she said.

Pooled from the agency’s 2024 funds, the provisions are funded under HVCDP’s Production Support Services.# (MAC)