In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and empower communities, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) has partnered with the FICCO Community Outreach Foundation, Inc. (FCOF) to conduct a Hydroponics training session on January 22 in Carmen, this city.
Facilitated by the department’s National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) through Alternate Focal Person Ronald Allan P. Camaddo, the training was attended by around 20 personnel from FCOF. The session covered various benefits and techniques of hydroponics, an innovative method of growing crops without soil.
The training aimed to equip participants with the knowledge to transform vacant spaces at the FICCO Admin Building into productive areas for growing vegetables and other crops using hydroponic methods. This initiative not only optimizes land use but also promotes food security in urban settings.
To further encourage participants, each was provided with a packet of 4-in-1 garden salad seeds, allowing them to immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical gardening activities.
The collaboration between DA-RFO 10 and FCOF aligns with the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen urban gardening initiatives, ensuring food security and sufficiency in local communities. By promoting sustainable and innovative farming methods, the partnership fosters a more resilient and self-sufficient urban agricultural sector.