Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I)

“To nurture the land is to honor the hands that till it. Farmers are the quiet heroes who turn soil into sustenance, seasons into stories, and sweat into survival. Gratitude is only the beginning—they deserve unwavering support, not just during harvest, but in every sunrise that calls them back to the fields.”
This powerful message came to life on June 20, 2025, as the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I) carried out an Awarding and Distribution Ceremony of Agricultural Interventions at the DA-Ilocos Region Integrated Agricultural Research Center in Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union.
The event was graced by esteemed leaders and stakeholders, including Congressman Paolo Ortega V, Vice Mayor Francis Fontanilla, Dr. Divina Gracia Apigo, Director John B. Pascual of DA-RFO I, and Hon. Lany M. Baobaoen-Carbonell—all of whom stood united in support of uplifting local agriculture and empowering our farmers.
Various farmer associations received timely and vital support aimed at boosting productivity and sustainability:
Federation of San Gabriel La Union Farmers Association Inc.
– Hand tractor with accessories
– Assorted lowland vegetable seeds
Lacong 4-H Club
– Gulayan sa Bayan package (assorted vegetable seeds, knapsack sprayer, and various garden tools)
Lipay Sur Indigenous Peoples Farmers Association
– Botanical pesticide
– Foliar fertilizer
– Plastic mulch
– Complete fertilizer
– Net mesh
Lipay Proper Farmers Association
– Plastic crates
– Liquid organic soil amendments
– Knapsack sprayer
– Power sprayer
– Plastic mulch
– Net mesh
– Garden hose
This initiative reflects the Department’s continued commitment to empowering grassroots farming communities. It is more than just a distribution of tools and resources—it is a reaffirmation that our farmers are never alone in their journey. With each seed sown and each field tended, they are supported, valued, and celebrated.
Agyaman kami kadagiti naipaay a kasapulan pang-agrikultura. ❤️❤️❤️
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