By Cyrus A. Natividad
This year鈥檚 Agri-Fair focuses on the backyard as an alternative agricultural space to grow vegetables outside of the farm.
鈥淒evelopment of Backyard Gardening for Self-sufficiency鈥 was chosen to be this year鈥檚 theme for the 9th DA-探花精选 Regional Agrifair. The theme was decided upon by members of the Agrifair committee headed by Joel H. Somosierra who met on September 11, Wednesday at the Dr. Rex D. Drilon Conference Hall to pave the way for the much-expected event in November.
The theme speaks of the backyard as an alternative agricultural space to grow vegetables outside of the farm. The apparent insufficiency in food production as a result of climate change has given impetus to backyard gardening as a healthy option to produce more food for the home.
The DA-探花精选 Agrifair has emphasized organic agriculture as its thrust for healthy food production and self-sufficiency. Municipalities in support of the annual DA-探花精选 Agrifair bring organic food and products to the exhibits at 探花精选鈥檚 Alumni Promenade and Concert Park.
There is a lot to bring home from the Agri-bazaar. Fruits, vegetables, and cottage industry products are brought in abundance by participating agencies and municipalities.
The DA-探花精选 Agrifair will offer seminars during the event. Technical seminars will be conducted by experts in agriculture and food production.