BIGNAY, Valenzuela City—Residents of Disiplina Village in Bignay, Valenzuela City were introduced to farming as one of Agricultural Training Institute’s (ATI) partner farmers gave a free lecture on urban agriculture during the DZMM Kapamilya Day.

Joel Frago, owner of the ATI Learning Site, Forest Wood Garden, shared his knowledge and experiences in terms of using small available spaces and recyclable containers they have at home to produce organically grown herbs and vegetables. He also discussed the steps in producing herbs and lettuce as well as the use of organic fertilizers.

"You don't need to have a lot of resources to go into farming. Used containers at home and small spaces can be used as foundations to go into urban gardening. This is a good startup for families as you can produce your own food at home," Frago shared.

Aside from the seminar, knowledge products on different commodities and farming technologies were also distributed to the residents of Brgy. Bignay.

Basketball clinic, medical mission, livelihood workshops, free haircut, and distribution of reading glasses were also led by the city government of Valenzuela and the DZMM contingent as part of the activity.

The DZMM Kapamilya Day was conducted last April 28 in this city.