STA. CRUZ - The Provincial Government of Laguna headed by Governor Teresita “Ningning” S. Lazaro through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist led by Mr. Marlon P. Tobias has unveiled the Laguna Agricultural Trading Center (LATC) located at Brgy. Lamot II in Calauan, Laguna. This was recently launched last March 9, 2008 in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-A.
The LATC will serve as the drop-off point for all the harvested fruits and vegetables from the different cities and municipalities in the whole province. Through the trading post, farmers will now have a chance to market and sell their produce thereby increasing their profits.
The opening was warmly welcomed by the farmers and guests who were filled with enthusiasm the moment the trading post was inaugurated. In support of the LATC, the farmers even brought their yield to the venue. Also present during the affair were the representatives from the DA – Technology Generation; Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service; and Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, - all partners of the Provincial Agriculturist. They were instrumental in inviting the buyers and consumers from Metro Manila and nearby provinces. This is also to inform them that Laguna has now a trading center for agricultural products. Aside from the DA representatives, guests from institutionalized buyers like Dizon Farms, Guaranfood Corporation, and other vegetable suppliers also arrived as they bought some products they will transport to Metro Manila. Also present during the affair were the officers and members of the Laguna Vegetable Industry, the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council, the Municipal Agriculturist, the Technicians from the different local government units, and the Municipal officials of Calauan.
“Through this facility, Laguna will now be known for its agricultural products which are affordable yet high in quality. This will paved the way for our province bid to be the regions’ food basket. Indeed, the Provincial Government’s Sulong Agrikultura program is bearing fruits since the objectives in achieving food sustainability are now being realized,” Gov. Lazaro stressed. (LAGUNA PROVINCIAL PIO/CHRIS SANJI)
The LATC will serve as the drop-off point for all the harvested fruits and vegetables from the different cities and municipalities in the whole province. Through the trading post, farmers will now have a chance to market and sell their produce thereby increasing their profits.
The opening was warmly welcomed by the farmers and guests who were filled with enthusiasm the moment the trading post was inaugurated. In support of the LATC, the farmers even brought their yield to the venue. Also present during the affair were the representatives from the DA – Technology Generation; Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service; and Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, - all partners of the Provincial Agriculturist. They were instrumental in inviting the buyers and consumers from Metro Manila and nearby provinces. This is also to inform them that Laguna has now a trading center for agricultural products. Aside from the DA representatives, guests from institutionalized buyers like Dizon Farms, Guaranfood Corporation, and other vegetable suppliers also arrived as they bought some products they will transport to Metro Manila. Also present during the affair were the officers and members of the Laguna Vegetable Industry, the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council, the Municipal Agriculturist, the Technicians from the different local government units, and the Municipal officials of Calauan.
“Through this facility, Laguna will now be known for its agricultural products which are affordable yet high in quality. This will paved the way for our province bid to be the regions’ food basket. Indeed, the Provincial Government’s Sulong Agrikultura program is bearing fruits since the objectives in achieving food sustainability are now being realized,” Gov. Lazaro stressed. (LAGUNA PROVINCIAL PIO/CHRIS SANJI)
No comments:
Post a Comment