ATI Bicol

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Twenty (20) Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from across the Bicol Region are currently participating in the𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐁𝐀𝐄𝐂) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐄𝐖𝐬 in 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧, 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫.

In his opening message, ATI-RTC V Center Director 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐀. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨 emphasized that BAEC, ATI’s flagship extension course under its Competency-Based Curriculum Framework, equips AEWs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively facilitate and lead the implementation of the National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP). He highlighted the importance of linking research and development with extension services, applying appropriate extension approaches and strategies, and adapting to the evolving needs of communities to ensure impactful and sustainable program outcomes.

Now on its third day, participants have completed sessions on agricultural extension fundamentals, trends, key players, extension approaches, strategies and methods, extension modalities and innovations, communication competencies, and social mobilization strengthening their capacity to become effective frontliners in advancing urban and peri-urban agriculture and food security initiatives.

As the course progresses, participants look forward to the remaining sessions on community engagement and immersion, where they will apply their learnings and strengthen their role as catalysts of change for urban and peri-urban agriculture development.

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