The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) brought together agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental to provide training and learning sessions on practical tools to make their farms and communities more sustainable.
The training, which focused on sustainable agriculture, stakeholder engagement, and environmental protection, was held at Malagos Garden Resort in Davao City.
The discussions and hands-on learning tackled how responsible farming practices, stronger community cooperation, and environmental safeguards can help protect their livelihoods while sustaining the resources they depend on.
DAR Regional Director Joseph H. Orilla encouraged the participants to turn the lessons from the training into actions that can benefit their communities.
‘I encourage everyone to learn, share your experiences, and apply these lessons in your own communities. When knowledge is put into action and shared with others, it can create positive change that benefits not only our farmers, but the whole community,’ Orilla said.
The training, titled ‘Building Resilient Agrarian Reform Communities: Sustainable Agriculture, Stronger Stakeholder Engagement, and Environmental and Social Safeguards,’ was conducted with resource persons from Laquihon Agro-Environmental Consultancy Services.
Sessions covered sustainable agriculture, stakeholder engagement, and Environmental and Social Safeguards, giving participants practical perspectives on responsible resource use and protecting both communities and the environment.
The learning continued beyond the training room through a visit to Novela’s Farm in Barangay Cadalian, Baguio District, Davao City. Farm owner Evangeline Novela welcomed the participants and shared her experience in managing the farm, including practices that promote environmental protection and consider the welfare of the surrounding community.
The activity supports DAR’s continuing efforts to equip ARBs with knowledge and practical approaches that can strengthen their livelihoods and communities.