PORO, Cebu. – “I am blessed to be part of this training, with my participation, my expectation wasn’t futile as I learned about organic farming, global warming, climate change, vermiculture, vermicomposting and practices of a corn based cropping system” said Ms. Renalyn A. Labayan, a participant to the training course on Climate Change Mitigation and Anticipation on White Corn.

It has been known that corn is one of the major commodities of Camotes Island in the province of Cebu. Since it is an island, extension services hardly reach the area. Thus, ATI-7 in its motto in extending beyond boundaries conducted the said training last October 24-26, 2017 at the Heritage Inn, Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu.

Some 29 participants composed of farmers; youth and LGU representatives participated and completed the three-day training. The said course aims to equip participants the technical knowhow on the basics of corn production and some other crops that may be incorporated into and adoptable to their area.

Discussed during the training includes prospects of the corn industry in the region; concepts on corn-based integrated farming systems and integrated diversified organic farming system, illustrate basic steps in the cultural management in corn production and morphology; varietal selection and tillage management practices; enumerate and explain the basic principles of integrated nutrient management; enhance skills on the principles of integrated pest/disease, weed management and practices of a corn-based cropping system and the basic production of organic livestock and poultry.

Facilitator and resource speaker during the training were Vherney C. Cabasag II of ATI 7 and Ms. Elbie O. Gorgonio, Farm Worker of LGU-Poro, Cebu.

Ms. Armida Fabroa, a participant of the training said that she now knew how to find ways of controlling lice and ticks, and the cause and effects of global warming. She looks forward to another training, she added.