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ATI-CAR NARRATIVE REPORT

FEBRUARY 2016

Highlights

I. Enhancing Access to Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Products and Services

A. e-Extension

Online courses administered

Basic Beekeeping Courses

Training Management

Advance Beekeeping Courses

Savouring the Green Brew: Arabica

Coffee Production.

Registered a total of 71 enrollees on the e-learning courses. Out of the total

enrollees, 47 were able to complete the course this month.

B. Techno-Gabay

The municipalities of Lagayan, San Isidro, and Pilar had their final assessment for their

readiness in their request for a FITS center. Result of the assessment showed that all of

these sites are well prepared thus were all approved by the assessing team composed of ATI,

HARRDEC, ASIST and OPAG-Abra. All applicants were then advised to prepare their

agricultural profile and organizational charts as added feature of the FITS center. Launching

of these FITS centers is scheduled March.

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C. Knowledge Products Development,

Reproduction and Dissemination

Distributed a total of 1,260 print

materials composed of.

Served 49 library clients.

D. School-on-the-Air

SOA on Corn Production was targeted this year for implementation on May.

E. Knowledge Systems Management (ICT Services)

Maintained 31 work stations (desktop computer units) which were regularly

checked to avoid loss of data and other pertinent document.

Maintained two (2) Local Area Network connections for easier access to services via

the internet.

Maintained 10 agriculture-related data and information as follows:

1. List of CAR Priority/Champion Commodities

2. CAR Land Use and Classification Profile

3. Provincial and municipal income class database

4. CAR barangays, AEW ratio

5. CAR barangay profiles

6. Registry System on Basic Sectors in Agriculture CAR Results

7. List of Print Agriculture-related IEC Materials

8. List of Audio/Video Agriculture IEC Materials

9. List of Agriculture-related Textbooks/Manuals

a. List of Agriculture-related handouts

ATI-CAR Library services managed by ISS

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II. Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the Agriculture and

Fisheries Sector

A. Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities

HVCD PROGRAM

Joint RFO and ATI-CAR HVCDP Consultative Workshop with Stakeholders

HVCD consultative workshop was

conducted to articulate the feedbacks

from the previous year’s performance

to be able to come up with plans and

targets aligned with DA’s program

thrusts and priorities, thus, ensuring a

harmonized delivery of extension

services among stakeholders.

This was participated by 52

extension workers.

The Regional GAP team through their lecture-discussion gave a clearer and common

understanding on the difference of a GAP training with GAP Orientation among

Stakeholders. Participants were informed on the guidelines and directions of HVCDP ESET

Interventions of 2016 and onwards. Also, they were informed on the Extension Modalities of

ATI such as Learning Sites, SPAs and Farm Tourism.

The group were able come up with a common and unified GAP curriculum for farmers

incorporating BSU's research output on GAP. As a final output, a unified GAP process flow

and harmonized work plans and activities for HVCDP Stakeholders was formulated.

In addition, training needs of AEWs under the HVCDP program was also identified.

CORN PROGRAM

Training of Trainers on Good Agricultural Practices for Corn cum NC II Certification

The implementation of GAP Compliance and Certification in CAR in terms of advocacy

and information dissemination is an immediate need. Further, the necessity of being NC II

Certified is of equal importance for the AEWs and qualified Farmer-Leaders to provide

quality services locally and internationally.

Discussions and Workshops on GAP Curriculum

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A total of 58 participants completed this training. They took their examination and

interview for the NC II Certification. Results are still on process and are expected to be out

within the month of March. As output of the activity, action plans by municipality were

formulated.

“For us Extension Workers, NC II Certification should be acquired by all field workers for

easily promotion or provision of systematic, timely, and quality services to the clientele.”- A

shared insight from a participant.

Overall, activity and resource persons were rated very satisfactory.

A total cost of 182,970 pesos was utilized.

4-H

Training on Farm Enterprise Development and Management for 4H Clubs of CAR

As a result of the monitoring and assessment of the livelihood projects of the 4-H clubs

of CAR, most of the problems encountered by the members/project implementers were

related on bookkeeping, records keeping and management of their project. Hence, this

activity was programmed for them to address these concerns and thereby improve in their

project management.

This training was participated by 19 4Hers. As cited by the project officer of the training,

as amateurs in business enterprises, equipping the 4Hers with comprehensive knowledge

and skills on the requisites of successful farm entrepreneurship will result not only to

enhanced-production but realistic and profitable as well. Harnessing the knowledge and

skills of the participants is not the end; they will likewise facilitate learning and technology

transfer in and out of the club.

Overall, the activity and resource persons were rated EXCELLENT. A total cost of

60,304.50 was utilized for the success of the training.

A business without bankruptcy is not capitalism: A simulation by the 4H'ers of business realities

BUILDING DREAMS: Lo Anongos of Sadanga 4H club presenting his dream farm.

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SPECIAL CONCERNS

Training on Community Organizing cum Gender and Development for AEWs of CAR

As extension workers who are

directly involved in the community, it is

important to acquire and develop knowledge

on community organizing and also gain

understanding on gender and development

for a more gender sensitive implementation

of extension services. This training was

attended by 40 extension workers.

Here are some of the impressions and learning insights shared by the participants:

"Community organizing is successful when the facilitator is effective in guiding and enabling the people in participating in all the processes. Therefore, the facilitator is the key player in a successful community organizing activity. This is also a powerful tool in achieving progress or development in a community. The social preparation aspect of the activity is much important to gauge the people's receptivity of the programs to be implemented or specifically it they are the ones to identify projects and programs based on their needs in the community."

"This is a very timely training for us new Extension Workers. Honestly, I thought that I

have the ability in extension because I know the principles because I majored in Extension but I do realized that after hearing the lecture of Mr. Cayanos, I feel ashamed. In this training, I learned that it is not just to go and meet the community but you should live with them in order to attain what is the meaning of community organizing”

"It is very important to know how to identify gender roles in a certain community so that any project or program that will be introduced will be considered gender sensitive and attains gender equity. Culture is one important consideration in gender analysis because it defines certain gender roles that may be different from other communities"

Overall activity was rated very satisfactory while both resource persons were rated

EXCELLENT. A total cost of 81,128.40 pesos was utilized for this training.

Learning the principles of community organizing through the RPs facilitating skills

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Training on Farm Enterprise Development and Management for RICs of CAR in Support to Gender and Development Building the capabilities of women through farm

enterprise will encourage and motivate them to be involved

in livelihood activities that can serve as additional source of

income for their families. This training was completed by 18

RICs.

Here are some of the learning insights shared by the

participants:

Our strength can sometimes be our weakness. We think ahead the plans for our business. Do not think of the higher pay but think of your

integrity Money should not destroy the partnership that has started. Overall, activity and resource persons were rated very satisfactory.

B. Education Support

Scholarship Program

a) Ladderized Course for Out-of-School Youth

Early this month, a total of 31 Youth Empowerment through a Sustainable Program (YES) scholars of RTC-CAR and RTC-Region 1 were deployed to various Learning Sites (LS) and School for Practical Agriculture (SPA) in the region for their On-the-job training. Prior to deployment, the 14 scholars of CAR were oriented on their project proposals that can be granted 50,000 pesos upon submission. As part of the program, they shall undergo NC II on Horticulture and NC II on Animal Production after their OJT.

Six (6) scholars of CAR are being hosted by the Masla Hoyohoy 4 H Club in Masla, Mt.

Province. They will help manage the poultry, goat and moscuvado

processing center of the club. They will experience working in the farm with the village folks. The remaining eight (8) scholars are being hosted by Kub-ao’s Rice-based Integated Farm in Tabuk City, Kalinga. Since it is an integrated farm, they will work on rice, citrus, poultry, livestock and fish production. Also, they will be brought to other successful farms to learn other practices. While, the 17 scholars of Region 1 are being hosted by four (4)

Organic Agriculture LS situated in

The essence of the RICs in the community; a poster making activity as a simulating activity

YES Scholars of ATI-CAR at Masla, Mt. Province for their OJT

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Benguet namely: Lily of the Valley Organic Farm, VnL Mini Farms, Cosmic Farm and AAU Farm. The LS owners will teach them organic vegetable production, record keeping, nursery management, postharvest skills and others. Upon deployment, the scholars were oriented by the farm owners on the house rules, duties and responsibilities that they shall follow during their two-month stay with them.

b). DAT-BAT The 10 DAT-BAT scholars enrolled in DMMSU are now on their second semester. At present, they are deployed to various learning sites and projects of DMMSU and ATI-RTC 1 for their On-the-job training.

III. Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in Agriculture and

Fisheries Extension Delivery

A. Partnership Development

1. Extension Service Provider (ESP)

At present, Saint Louis University-

Extension Institute for Small-Scale Industries

Foundation, Inc. (SLU-EISSIFI) is the only

accredited ESP of ATI-CAR. It specializes on basic

beekeeping, farm enterprise development and

business plan preparation. Also, they serve as

Resource persons in ATI conducted trainings

related to enterprise and business plan.

With their expertise, they were tapped as

Resource Persons in the training on Farm Enterprise Development and Management for

RICs and 4-H Clubs of CAR conducted this month.

IV. Scaling-Up Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Innovations

A. Learning Sites

Sustaining Capability Building Interventions through Field Hands-on Learning: Learning Site

Development.

ATI-CAR maintained its 20 Learning Sites (LS) which were established the previous year. Of this, 16 are OA LS, two (2) are RBO-FSSP LS, one (1) is HVCD LS and one (1) is Rice LS. 10 LS are located in Benguet, one (1) in Baguio City, five (5) in Ifugao, two (2) in Mt. Province, and one (1) both in Abra and Kalinga.

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B. School for Practical Agriculture

Sustaining Capability Building Interventions through Field Hands-on Learning: SPA

Development

ATI-CAR’s SPA partners are Mr.

Jefferson Laruan under the Organic

Agriculture program and Mr. Teodoro Kub-

ao under the Integrated Rice Based F arming

System.

Both of these SPA implementers act as

farmer lecturers to their co-farmers, to the

youth and all interested individual on

farming.

Mr. Laruan’s Lily of the Valley Farm was one of the most visited Learning Site this month

by ATI-CAR’s Institutional Visitors. To date, a total of 197 institutional visitors from ATI

were hosted by Mr. Laruan

Honorio Clemencia Farm –Rice LS Jennifer Rimando’s OA Farm –OA LS

Os-os Farm –OA LS Layog Country Farm –OA LS

Snapshots of some of the ATI-CAR’s Learning Sites

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C. ATI-CAR Center-Based Learning Sites

The center expanded its center-based learning site this year showcasing organic

technologies to its clients. This site consists of a vermicomposting facility, coffee nursery,

organic vegetable production and herbal plants.

V. Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Stakeholders Capacity in

Climate Change Adaptations and Readiness

A. Capacity Building Activities

Capability activities on climate change adaptation and mitigation resources were targeted this year to be conducted on June and September.

B. Tree for Life, Food for Life Project

In participation of the National Greening Program, the center also has targeted

two (2) tree planting activities to be conducted this June and September.

VI. Improving Enabling Environment and Quality Governance

Planning

Catalyzing Development of Rural Communities: RATIFICATION OF THE NEAP AND

OPERATIONALIZING AFE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2017-2022

This activity was purposely conducted to lay the groundwork for the operationalization

of the approved NEAP and AFE Strategic Plan for FY2017-2022. Outputs of the activity are

the consolidated and validated Regional AFE Operational Plans & Budget for 2017.

This was attended by 20 LGU representatives, 15 GA representatives, six (6) SUC

representatives, five (5) ATI-CAR staff and five (5) RBOs.

“We are hoping that our plans and budget will be approved, because all these things are

not only for the betterment of the agency but more importantly for the stakeholders”, an

insight shared by the representative of DENR-CAR.

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Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Report Submission.

A total of seven (7) TACRs for the month were submitted on time to Central Office. Also

monthly physical and narrative reports were submitted.

Further, as part of the center’s transparency seal, online posting of center’s

accomplishments for the month of February was done in coordination with the Information

Services Section.

1st ATI-CAR Management Meeting

ATI-CAR’s 1st Management Meeting was done this month in preparation of the agency’s

quest for the ISO certification. The meeting was highlighted with the presence of ATI’s

Director, Asterio P. Saliot. With him are the ISO team of the Central Office and DAP

representatives.

The following were presented and discussed:

ATI-CAR’s 2015 physical and financial performance Evaluation results of trainings and activities conducted and resource persons Customer satisfaction survey Personnel performance evaluation Supplier’s evaluation Motor vehicle drivers’ evaluation. IQA audit report, corrective action plan by section or unit Issues and concerns encountered Draft preventive action plan were presented

ATI-CAR’s 1st

Management Review graced by Dir. Asterio P. Saliot. With him is ATI-CAR’s Center Director, Arlene L.Flores.

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Dir. Saliot delivered his message highlighting the five (5) things which ATI must have:

1. a strong organization to easily deliver services; 2. programs to answer the needs of the farmers and fisher folks and other sectors

especially the AEWs that were devolved to the LGUs; 3. budget to fund the programs that will response to the goals of the government; 4. capable and attuned ATI human resources to implement programs; and 5. staff development to include trainings, TESDA NC certification; and (5) financial

benefits and financial security of the ATI staff.

Staff Development

a). A total of six (6) Information Services Section staff of the center attended the 1st

Knowledge Management Updates 2016 conducted by ATI-CO. They were oriented on the

functions of the ATI Information Services Section and on the FY 2016 KM programs, projects

and activities.

As reiterated by Dir. Asterio P. Saliot, ATI is in need of tangible documentation of all its

interventions such as photos, success stories, articles, etc. Thus, IS staff must be more

responsible in posting photos and other materials at the various social media sites. IS, being

the mouthpiece of ATI is bound to provide information with a heart.

b). The center’s accountant Ms. Aiza Abdul and cashier Mr. Jordan Pilay attended the

“Implementing Government Accounting Manual (GAM) for National Government

Agencies Government Training” early this month. Extensive discussions were made on

accounting on inventories; investment property; property, plant and equipment;

agriculture; intangible assets; leases; service concession arrangements; interests in joint

venture; effects of changes in foreign exchange rates; borrowing costs; and provision,

contingent liabilities and contingent assets.

As stated by Ms. Abdul, the training updated their knowledge about DBM and COA rules

and regulations and gave them clearer understanding on how the accounting rules shall be

applied. Thus, it increases their confidence to do works on financial matters according to

accounting rules and regulations.

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Table 3. SUMMARY of FUND DISBURSEMENT BY PROGRAM FUND

Program Fund Disbursement

PS 1,446,757.12

Regular MOOE 1,044,530.87 e-Extension (Regular)

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Rice 79,708.74 Organic Agriculture 45,181.00 HVCD 482,070.00 Corn 107,439.88 Livestock 7,700.00 4-H YES Program 181,985.00 RBO 25,000.00 TOTAL 3,420,372.61

Prepared and submitted by:

CHERRY S. SINONG

PEO I

Date: March 9, 2016

Noted and Approved:

ARLENE L. FLORES, Ph.D.

TCS II/Center Director