Diaz preps up for the nationals

ORANI, Bataan – After bagging the regional award for “Gawad Saka” which is an annual search of the Department of Agriculture for outstanding achievers in agriculture and fisheries, Mr. Alex Diaz, a small animal raiser in Orani, is now getting ready for the national level competition.

The actual evaluation of his integrated farm system happened yesterday in which evaluators checked different components of his farm (gabi production, rice production, organic vegetables, azolla production, and duck raising to name a few). Present in the evaluation were representatives from the national and regional offices of the Department of Agriculture, Municipal Veterinarian Office, Provincial Veterinarian Office, Bureau of Animal Industry, and other concerned sectors.

Winning in the national level competition includes a cash prize of worth P200,000.00 and different kinds of machineries and equipment that could really help the competitor in his productions.

Results are set to be announced on October.  Congratulations and good luck!