System set for 6th Organic Agriculture Congress

Posted on | Thursday 16 June 2011 | No Comments

by Susan Aro

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, June 16 (PIA) -- It’s all systems go for the 6th Cordillera Organic Agriculture Congress focusing on the status and current efforts in organic agriculture in the region.

Through the years, organically-grown crops and livestock production have been gaining grounds with the upsurge demand of health conscious consumers.


Expected to attend the two-day congress from July 1-2 are representatives from local government units, regional line agencies, non-government organizations, organic practitioners and advocates, academe, consumers.


Department of Agriculture–Cordillera newly installed Director Marilyn Santa Catalina will serve as keynote speaker of the congress to be held at the Benguet State University.

There will be plenary sessions with paper presentations by BSU on its organic programs and accomplishments.

As can be recalled, the demo farm of BSU was certified producer of organic herbs, vegetables, and fruits. It was issued a certification last year with a life span of one year by the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines.

Success stories of organic farmers will also be showcased. Members of the BSU Internal Guarantee System, and the La Trinidad Organic Practitioners will give their testimonies.

Updates on Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 and its Internal Rules and Regulations, updates on the results OCCP consultation, organic crop production, and organic livestock will likewise be presented.

Field exposure and dialogue with organic farmers will take place on the second day at the BSU organic farm, Master’s Garden, and Organic Coffee Processing at Ampasit.

The roadmap of organic agriculture in the Cordillera will also be presented. Resolutions which underscore the strengthening of organic agriculture in the region will also be presented for consideration and appropriate action during the occasion.

Awards will also be given to institutions and individuals who had contributed in the development of organic agriculture in the region. *(JDP/SCA - PIA CAR, Benguet)

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