TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - "I've learned na hindi hadlang ang kakulangan sa space to produce or grow vegetables para masigurong fresh at healthy ang hapagkainan ng bawat Pilipino"

This was shared by Clarie Saguil of J2M Full House Farm in Lipa City, Batangas, a first-time attendee of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Regional Training Center (RTC) IV-A's free seminar who came for the Hydroponics talk last March 5. Saguil is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who is now engaged in an agri-business venture.

The seminar was organized by the Center in support to the National Women's Month celebration this March.

In his discussion, Mr. Felix Joselito Noceda, Senior Science Research Specialist from DA Regional Office IV-A pointed out the major concerns relating to food safety including chemical and biological contamination, and illegal preservatives and additives.

Noceda then urged the participants to grow their own vegetables organically through Hydroponics. His talk focused on SNAP (Simple Nutrient Addition Program) Hydroponics, a low-cost and soil-less vegetable production system, ideal for small spaces in urban areas. This hydroponics system is beginner-friendly,and requires less resources to set up as 90% can be sourced from recycled materials.

Carlito Ortedusa, a private school teacher and Vice President of PWD association in Trece Martires City shares he will be able to teach this planting system to his students and co-members.

A total of 160 participants attended the seminar held at the ATI RTC IV-A Training Hall in Trece Martires City.