Farmer-Scientists RDE Training Program

Congratulations to the 22 farmer-scientists of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte who completed their FSTP Phase II training and finally Marched on April 23, 2026. 🎉👏

More than a celebration of achievement, this marks the beginning of a greater role. As they step into Phase III, the graduates will become farmer-scientist teachers, sharing knowledge, and best practices with their fellow farmers in their communities.

Thank you very much, Mayor Ralph Conrad Medrano, for your constant support to the farmers and to the program.

Likewise, our gratitude to the hardworking team of the Municipal Agricultural Office of Sarrat:

▫️ Mr. Esteban B. Ballesteros, Municipal Agriculturist
▫️ Ms. Annette C. Calvelo, AT
▫️ Mr. Jose T. Doropan, AT
▫️ Engr. Jessa Olimpia Aguilar, AT;

and of course, to our partner, the DA-ATI RTC I.

FARMERS ARE THE SILENT HEROES

A total of fourteen (14) farmer participants from Famy, Laguna successfully completed the recently concluded Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) Refresher Course Training last April 21-23, 2026. This activity strengthened their knowledge and skills in corn production that will prepare them not only to continually improve their own practices but also to become effective farmer-scientists and teachers in their community.

Through small group discussions and practice teaching, participants were equipped as preparation for Phase III implementation, where they will share their learnings with fellow farmers. Hands-on activities such as Soil Test Kit (STK) demonstration, fertilizer computation, and lecture on the introduction to biofertilizers were also included in the training.

This training was made possible through the collaborative efforts of ATICalabarzon, the FSTP-UPLB Team of UPLB Agricultural Systems Institute, and the Famy Municipal Agriculture Office.