AGRICULTURE OFFICE

Email Address:
agri@padregarcia.gov.ph

Contact Number:
(043) 515 - 9623

MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE

The Municipal Agriculturist headed by the Officer in Charge Mr. Romy C. Diaz, LPT, DPA

DISTRIBUTION OF GARDEN TOOLS

April 27, 2023 - Distribution of Garden Tools for the Implementation of Halinat MAgtanim ng Prutas At Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project and Gulayan sa Paaralan Interventions.

In cooperation of the Local Government of Padre Garcia with the Department of Agriculture R4-A and in relation with the implementation of HAPAG sa Barangay Project, Garden Tools were given in each Barangays of Padre Garcia, it is then followed by the distribution of Vegetable Seeds, seddling trays and organic fertilizers for the still on-going Gulayan sa Paaralan Project.

These programs aims to promote proper nutrition and mitigate hunger among its learners and to strengthen the capacities of Barangays towards sustainable agricultural initiatives wherein households and communities will be encouraged to produce fresh, healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables from their backyards and spaces, through the establishment of community gardens in barangay vacant areas.

DOG AND CAT SHOW AND PARADE

In line with the March is Rabies Awareness Month the Municipal Agriculture Office under the Local Government Unit of Padre Garcia conducted its yearly "Dog and Cat Show and Parade". The show started with the Dog and Cat Parade, where the dog and cats appear one after the other to showcase their outfits.

April 12, 2023 - Dog and Cat Show and Parade in line with the March is Rabies Awareness Month Celebration at the Municipal Gymnasium of Padre Garcia, Batangas.

MARCH IS RABIES AWARENESS MONTH

Executive Order No.84, series of 1999 declares the month of March every year as Rabies Awareness Month. Rabies is a human infection that occurs after a transdermal bite or scratch by an infected animal, like dogs and cats. It can be transmitted when infectious material, usually saliva, comes into direct contact with a victim’s fresh skin lesions. Rabies may also occur, though in very rare cases, through inhalation of virus-containing spray or through organ transplants.

Rabies is considered to be a neglected disease, which is 100% fatal though 100% preventable. It is not among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the country but it is regarded as a significant public health problem because (1) it is one of the most acutely fatal infection and (2) it is responsible for the death of 200-300 Filipinos annually.

In relation to the March is Rabies Awareness month, the Municipal Agriculture Office has its free vaccination program for dogs and cats in different Barangays and thru walk-ins at the MAO Office. Different schools will also be visited for a symposium wherein topics regarding Rabies Awareness will be discussed through a video presentation.

LAUNCHING OF THE HALINAT MAGTANIM NG PRUTAS AT GULAY (HAPAG) SA BARANGAY PROJECT

March 28, 2023 - Municipal Launching of Halinat Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project in partnership with the DILG in pilot barangay - Brgy. Pansol

In support to the thrust of the current administration and cognizant roles of the Barangay's as essential partners of the National Government in contributing to addressing hunger, and ensuring food security in the country, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is introducing the Halinat MAgtanim ng Prutas At Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project.

This project aims to strengthen the capacities of Barangays towards sustainable agricultural initiatives such as Barangay Community Gardening, wherein households and communities will be encouraged to produce fresh, healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables from their backyards and spaces, through the establishment of community gardens in barangay vacant areas.

Padre Garcia being the only one of the Municipalities that Launched the HAPAG sa Barangay Project in the Province of Batangas started its launch in the lead of the Municipal Mayor Hon. Celsa B. Rivera, SB Committee on Agriculture Hon. Artemio Gonzales and MLGOO Mrs. Jessa Marie Mendoza with the Municipal Agriculture Office and the Sangguniang Barangay of Pansol and Banaba.

The two pilot barangays were given agricultural interventions like vegetable seedlings, chopsuey seeds and fertilizers, later other barangays were given the same.

March 28, 2023 - Municipal Launching of Halinat Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project in partnership with the DILG in pilot barangay - Brgy. Banaba

OLE FARM WELL LAUNCHING OF LEARNING SITE FOR AGRICLTURE

On the 18th day of January 2023 the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) together with the Municipal Agriculture Office of Padre Garcia launched the "OLE FARM WELL" which is owned by Mr. Emmanuel Carlos R. Malibiran as a Learning Site for Agriculture. Learning Sites for Agriculture are responsible for the training of all agricultural extension workers and other AF clients and ensure that trainings address the real needs of the agricultural sector, and that research results are then communicated to the farmers through the appropriate training and extension activities.