DA awards exhibitors of the 2024 Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celeb

The office of Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., represented by OIC-Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo, awarded certificates of appreciation to enterprises and exhibitors that participated during the 2024 National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration from May 20–24, 2024.

The recognized agri-fishery enterprises were the following:

• Granja Enterprise

• DA CVRC Multipurpose Cooperative

• Vizcaya Alliance of Indigenous Farmers Agri Coop

• R&J Eggcellent Duck Farm

• Progressive Farmers of Zambales

• Papapings Baked Boneless Bangus

• Mama Agnes Enterprise

• Magnolia

• Café 1994

• Annie’s Mush-Up

• Agriculture and Food Technology Business Incubator

This year’s celebration, with the theme “Magsasaka at Mangingisda katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” highlights the crucial role of the farmers and fisherfolk as food heroes and key players in the country’s agricultural and economic development. ###