In its bid to bring the programs and services of the Department of Agriculture (DA) closer to the farmers, DA – Caraga conducted an Information Awareness Campaign in Surigao City, Santiago, Agusan del Norte, San Luis, Loreto, and La Paz in Agusan del Sur on May 28-31.

Representatives of the various Divisions of DA-Caraga imparted significant information about the programs and services the Department provides, as well as information on the requirements and guidelines in availing the interventions and services.

DA Information Section Chief Emmylou T. Presilda said that the group brings information that can empower the farmers to make them more productive and progressive.

On the other hand, Municipal Administrator Tirso Gomez of La Paz, Agusan del Sur commended the Department for conducting such an activity which he said will help farmers so that they will be aware of what the government is doing for them.

He also reminded the farmers that if they receive any assistance from the government, they should also be responsible in managing it and to use it for the purpose it was given.

Manfred D. Perez, a farmer from San Patricio, La Paz, Agusan del Sur said he appreciated the activity because they learned much about the various programs and services they may avail from the DA. He also said that they were able to clarify things during the Open Forum.

Every year, DA-Caraga conducts an information awareness campaign to bring the Department closer to the farmers and other agriculture stakeholders by disseminating information on DA programs and services. (Vanessa P. Sanchez/DA-RAFIS)