In support to the government’s efforts to address hunger, food and nutrition security and poverty, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I) conducted the Training on Equalizing Skills of Men and Women through Urban Gardening and Edible Landscaping on March 8-10, 2022 at the Municipal Hall of Burgos, La Union.

The activity is in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Burgos, La Union represented by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Robert B. Madarang, Jr. and the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Regional Office as represented by the Project Development Officer II, Ms. Evelyn Remando who were also present during the opening program. There were a total of 25 farmers attended the training and acquired basic knowledge on Urban Agriculture, Organic Concoction preparation, basic orientation on Gender and Development, and impact of Climate Change and Gobal warming.

This training aimed to enhance the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills of the partcipants in urban agricuture geared towards food safety and quality production of vegetables targeting the farm families or household members in the community employing the principle of increasing local production. This also address the issues on equalizing both skills of men and women in agriculture by promoting Gender and Development, and reducing the risk for agriculture and food security due to unprecedented weather conditions brought by climate change.

Through this activity, ATI continuesly upholds its commitment on the Enhanced Partnership against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program which is a joint undertaking of various agencies such as DAR, DSWD, and DA, which aims to help mitigate hunger, ensure food and nutrition security, and reduce poverty in urban and rural communities, including marginalized communities.