DA Farmers Week Activities 2008

The Department of Agriculture - RFU XI celebrates Farmers Week starting May 12 to May 16, 2008. There are free events open to the public. If you are interested, you can drop by the DA- Regional Office at Bangoy Street, Davao City.

Activities:

May 12, 2008-Hosted by AMAD; ATI and Regulatory Division
(For more information call 227-0810)

Demo on:
Banana Processing (Lumpia, Balls and Shakes)
Pickled Seaweeds
Langka, Piña Pericarp Jelly

May 13, 2008-Hosted by Crops Division
(For more information call 226-3625)

Soil Testing Kit Free Analysis
Cliniquing for Rice Pest and Disease
Distribution of LSI to Rice Farmer
Film showing on Rice Cultivars
Contest on Pinaka

May 14, 2008-Hosted by Livestock and Research Division
(For more information call 227-1962)

Free clinics
Anti-Rabies vaccination
Farm Games and Raffles

Lectures on:
Rubber Production and Management
Cacao Production Technology
Management and Control of Scale on Fruits
Organic Fertilizer (Vermicomposting)

Distribution of Seedlings:
Durian, Dragon Fruit Cuttings, String Beans and Mangosteen

May 15, 2008

Holy Mass
Parlor Games
Palabas ng mga Summer Job employees
Harana/ DA family bonding

May 16, 2008

2008 Regional Gawad Saka Awarding Ceremony
(Designated Place)