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DASIVGAI Empowered by CAgS through ASF and Bird Flu Awareness Training

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Instr. Reynro T. Herrera during his opening remarks

The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAgS) spearheaded an extension activity entitled “African Swine Fever (ASF) and Bird Flu Awareness Symposium” on March 31, 2023 at DASIVGAI, Dasal, Sibunag, Guimaras, attended by 47 members of the Dasal Sibunag Vegetable Growers Association, Inc. (DASIVGAI).

The primary objective of this activity is to find out and address disease detection and prevention practices for African Swine Fever (ASF) and Bird Flu. It was officially opened by Instructor Reynro T. Herrera, CAgS Extension Coordinator, who offered opening remarks and greeted everyone. This was followed by Dr. Julius T. Vergara, CAgS Dean, who delivered an inspirational message.

One of the lecturers, Dr. Vergara, spoke about African Swine Fever. He discussed the indications and symptoms of ASF, how to prevent it, and the virus’s mode of transmission. Erma T. Conde, CAgS faculty member, spoke about Bird Flu, its history, epidemiology, casual organisms, signs and symptoms, and preventive methods.

Mr. Noli Gajete, President of DASIVGAI, and Mr. Karl Nino Ginete, members of the organization, provided feedback on the activity. They were grateful for the knowledge shared by the lecturers to them and they hoped for further seminars and training to be conducted in their organization.

The resource speakers during the African and Bird Flu Awareness Training
During the giving of certificates to the resource speakers and to DASIVGAI
The participants and resource speakers during the African and Bird Flu Awareness Training
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Seminar on the Latest Trends on Crop Protection and Product Launching of Bio-Agrownica

On February 24, 2023, the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAgS) held a seminar entitled “Seminar on Latest Trends in Crop Protection and Product Launching of Bio-Agrownica” at Guimaras State University – Baterna Campus. The session provided an introduction to organically produced goods which are increasingly popular in the market, especially with health-conscious consumers. More or less 80 members of the college’s 4H-Club, a student organization, attended the said seminar.

These organic products protect farm workers’ and consumers’ health by reducing their exposure to hazardous and persistent chemicals on the farm and in the food. Several newest innovations in natural-based crop protection for various crops, particularly vegetables were also discussed during the lecture.

Ms. Chenny Guinsatao, a member of the 4H-Club, hosted the event, while Instr. Reynro T. Herrera, Extension Coordinator of the College of Agricultural Sciences provided the opening remarks and the statement of purpose. Dr. Julius T. Vergara, Dean of the aforementioned college also spoke and Instr. Ramon Marañon, CAgS faculty introduced the guest speaker.

Mr. Concord Dumdum, guest speaker from Region VI Sales Supervisor of Bio-Agrownica, talked about the current crop protection trends and the company’s product launch. Together with him was Mr. Armil Largo, Region VII Sales Supervisor of the abovementioned company, who introduced their different organically produced products that may promote the plant’s growth, development, and protection, potentially leading to increased production.

Before the event concluded, Ms. Jocerie Genodia, 4H-Club Member, provided feedback on the activity by expressing her gratitude for the knowledge she had learned from the seminar and conveyed her hopes for the participants to look forward to the benefits that their goods may provide when applied to the selected crops. CAgS faculty member Vivian A. Segobre formally closed the program.

 
 
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