22/05/2026
Successfully conducted the Farmer-Scientists Training Program (FSTP) Refresher Course Training for the Farmer-Scientists of Madalag, Aklan on May 19โ21, 2026 at ATI-RTC VI, ASU Compound, Banga, Aklan.
A total of 15 Farmer-Scientists (FSs), together with Municipal Agriculture staff Ms. Ilyn N. Narral and Ms. Crislyn D. Ibisate, actively participated in the three-day training facilitated by ATI-RTC VI through Mr. John Flor Emmanuel V. Salmorin, Corn Focal, and Mr. Michael Angelo R. Renting, TSS. The FSTP team from ASI-CAFS, UPLB composed of Mr. Anuada, Ms. Velasco, Mr. Caindoy, and Mr. Bungar served as resource persons.
Also present during the opening program was Ms. Gay Dianala, Assistant Center Director, ATI-RTC VI, while Center Director Mary Ann Ramos, ATI-RTC VI attended the closing program.
The training covered various topics on Corn-based production technologies, including lectures and hands-on demonstrations on soil analysis using the Soil Test Kit (STK) and fertilizer computation.
The activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and technical capabilities of the Farmer-Scientists in promoting sustainable and productive corn farming practices in their respective communities in preparation for FSTP Phase III, where they will serve as Farmer-Scientist Teachers.