The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1), through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), successfully conducted the AgriNegoSkwela Training for the Young Farmers Challenge Program CY 2024, bringing together representatives from the four provinces of Region 1.

The two-day training aimed to equip young farmers with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their agribusiness ventures. Around 15 participants from various provinces in the region attended the event, which featured a comprehensive lineup of topics that include Integrated Business Licensing and Registration; Taxation for Micro and Small Enterprises; Basic Business Recording; Understanding Financial Statements; Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting for Non-Accountants; and Pricing and Costing Fundamentals

These sessions were designed to empower young farmers with practical tools for managing and growing their agribusinesses effectively.

An open forum was also held during the training, providing participants an opportunity to raise concerns, seek clarifications, and discuss challenges in their entrepreneurial journeys. The forum encouraged knowledge-sharing and fostered a collaborative environment to support the participants in building sustainable and profitable agricultural enterprises.

Through initiatives like AgriNegoSkwela, the DA-RFO 1 continues to demonstrate its commitment to nurturing the next generation of agripreneurs, promoting sustainable agriculture, and driving economic growth in the Ilocos Region.##