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ABOUT TOFARM SEARCH AND AWARD

The search and award for farmers is an initiative of Universal Harvester, Inc. together with partner organizations since 2012. This is an award program in recognition of the resiliency, ingenuity, and the strength of our hard working Filipino farmers. The program is also anchored in promoting farming in the youth sector in all regions. The search will be inclusive and participative; expanding from public to private sector stakeholders in agriculture, fisheries and livestock. This project is open to all Filipino farmers, fisher folk, animal raisers, cooperatives, farm communities, organizations, education/ academe, agriculture scientist, LGUs and public employees, and business entities in both rural and urban areas/centers.

GOAL OF THE PROGRAM

To foster steady increase of youth venturing in the agriculture sector,

invigorating investment and scientific advancement to

achieve sustainable food supply.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

  1. Institutionalize the initiative for the search and award.

  2. Achieve private and public sector participation in the annual search and award, and establish much wider scope and reach.

  3. Safeguard the interest and welfare of the agriculture sector.

  4. Promote farming as a noble and profitable endeavor.

  5. Promote the agriculture sector’s best practices, techniques and technology.

  6. Raise funds to support capacity building and laboratory facility for the farmers.

  7. Establish relevant impact of the project through advocacy and support to:

    1.  Food supply conservation, and

    2. Patronage in Filipino produce.

    3. Recognize the outstanding individuals and groups in the field of agriculture from the various sectors in the country.

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