In celebration of the National Women’s Month 2025, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office One (DA-RFO 1) through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office led the kick-off ceremony on March 3, 2025 at the DA-RFO 1 grounds. Resource Speaker Veberly Uyaan, Outstanding Rural Woman Awardee, highlighted, “Ito (the Women’s Month Celebration) ay isang pagkakataon continue reading : DA-GAD kicks off national women’s month celeb
“Believe You Can and You’re Halfway There”: Young Agri-preneurs Complete AgriNegoSkwela Training
Twenty-five (25) participants of the Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFCP) gathered for the final day of the AgriNegoSkwela Training on February 24, 2025, at the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1) Conference Room. The training was conducted under the coordination of Ms. Jhanine Agdeppa, Ms. Ajurina Libed-Oticao, and Mr. Harley Andres, continue reading : “Believe You Can and You’re Halfway There”: Young Agri-preneurs Complete AgriNegoSkwela Training
Over 300 farmers join in DA’s rice techno forum in Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Over 300 farmers participated in the Provincial Rice Techno Forum (PRTF) held in Barangay Malingeb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, on Friday, February 21. The PRTF is an annual event of the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 1 through the Rice Banner Program. It aligns with the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program’s objective of promoting hybrid rice continue reading : Over 300 farmers join in DA’s rice techno forum in Bantay, Ilocos Sur
OTW to the finish line: Agri-prenuers attend 7th week of AgriNegoSkwela Training
Some twenty-five (25) Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFCP) participants gathered for the 7th week of YFC’s AgriNegoSkwela Training, the second from the last of the 8-week training course at the Office of the Provincial Government Conference Room on February 20-21, 2025. Under the joint coordination of the YFC team: Ms. Jhanine Agdeppa, Ms. Ajurina Libed-Oticao, continue reading : OTW to the finish line: Agri-prenuers attend 7th week of AgriNegoSkwela Training
In line with its mission of providing an excellent service to its customers, 30 employees of the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos underwent a 2-day training on Basic Customer service Skills at the 5th Floor Conference Room in San Fernando City, La union
In her discussion with the concept, the service management and other key elements in providing quality services to the customers, Ms. Ma. Rosette Roduen-Romero, Special Investigator III of the Civil Service Commission – Regional Field Office I who served as the subject matter specialist in the training made emphasis on the relevance of providing excellent continue reading : In line with its mission of providing an excellent service to its customers, 30 employees of the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos underwent a 2-day training on Basic Customer service Skills at the 5th Floor Conference Room in San Fernando City, La union
Of quality public service: DA-RFO1 employees undergo values orientation workshop
In the government sector, the delivery of quality public service depends on the kind of values instilled in its workforce. If quality seeds were sown, expect a fruitful harvest. In the Department of Agriculture—Ilocos Region’s commitment to continual improvement, some 30 employees underwent a Values Orientation Workshop (VOW) on February 18-19, 2025, enriching participants’ knowledge continue reading : Of quality public service: DA-RFO1 employees undergo values orientation workshop
DA-RFO1 conducts two days of AgriNegoSkwela training for young farmers challenge program
The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1), through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), successfully conducted the two-day AgriNegoSkwela Training for the Young Farmers Challenge Program. Around 25 participants from various provinces in the region attended the activity which featured a comprehensive lineup of topics that include Starting own business; continue reading : DA-RFO1 conducts two days of AgriNegoSkwela training for young farmers challenge program
History is made! – Dingras LGU donates 19.64 ha to DA-RFO1
Decades after the Department of Agriculture—Ilocos Norte Research and Experiment Center (DA—INREC) in Dingras, Ilocos Norte was established, the 19.64-hectare land it stands on is finally donated to the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office One (DA—RFO1) during the momentous signing of the deed of donation on February 17, 2025, at the DA-INREC Dingras Station, continue reading : History is made! – Dingras LGU donates 19.64 ha to DA-RFO1
DA discusses work plans, budgets CY 2025 with ATI-RTC
Unifying the work plans and budgets for CY 2025 with the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC), heads of the various operating units of the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos met for a one-day planning workshop at ATI-RTC Conference Room on February 12, 2025. Aimed at unifying the planned extension programs, projects and activities continue reading : DA discusses work plans, budgets CY 2025 with ATI-RTC
Love is in DA Air: DAEA Ilocos marks 21st anniversary
The Department of Agriculture Employees Association (DAEA)in Ilocos Region marks its 21st anniversary on Friday, February 14, in time with the Valentine’s Day Celebration. The employees from all the different divisions and offices of the DA-RFO1 came together to set up creative booths featuring a variety of gimmicks – from playful prison booths to Squid continue reading : Love is in DA Air: DAEA Ilocos marks 21st anniversary