Mindanaotoday.com | DA launches Kadiwa ng Pasko, diskwento caravan in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To give the public access to affordable and high-quality products, the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10) launched the Kadiwa ng Pasko at Diskwento Karavan, December 1, 2022, at the agency compound.
Carlene Collado, DA-10 OIC-regional executive director, said the activity focuses on providing a market to the local agricultural producers while giving the public economical and quality agri-fishery products in time for the holiday season.
Nineteen exhibitors participated in said activity, offering various agri-fishery products.
Said exhibitors include the following: Talaandig Farmers Association, Tagpuangi Farmers Association, Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives-Highland Fresh Dairy Products, Chona Farm, DA-10 research stations, DA attached corporations and bureaus: National Food Authority (NFA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), high-value crop producers, and other food products and grocery item suppliers.
Carlota Madriaga, DA-10 regional technical director for operations, invited the public to the Kadiwa, which ran until December 2, 2022, to support local farmers and fisherfolk.
Also participating in the activity are Cora Dumayaca, DA-10 OIC-regional technical director for research and regulations; Larry Paraluman, Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) chief, and other agency personnel. (DA-10 | PIA-10)
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