The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently celebrated the achievements of urban and peri-urban gardeners across the country, recognizing their contributions to food sustainability, community development, and environmental well-being.
The Department of Agriculture recently recognized the outstanding urban and peri-urban gardens nationwide.
The 2024 National Search for the Best Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Garden aims to honor the champions of community-based gardening, celebrate their innovation, sustainability, and dedication, and strengthen the stakeholders’ partnership with the DA to produce safe and quality produce in metropolitan areas.
The Domegarden in Itogon, Benguet and the Cagape’s Crisp Greens in Panabo City, Davao won the first and second place awards under the Microgardens Category. He added the importance of urban agriculture as the way for communities to thrive serving as the first step towards eradicating hunger and maximizing available land. DA News
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