Entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the empowerment and strengthening of farmers/fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FCAs) under the Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation (F2C2) Program.

The MOA signing was led by DA-CAR Regional Executive Director Atty. Jennilyn M. Dawayan, DA-CAR Regional Technical Director for Operations Danilo P. Daguio, CDA-CAR EO OIC-Regional Director Felicidad R. Cenon, and Acting Supervising Cooperative Development Specialist (CDS) Dickson S. Aycud.

This collaboration initiative aims to transform clustered farmers and fisherfolk associations into cooperatives to improve their access to resources, strengthen collective bargaining power, and enhance sustainability.

Under the MOA, the DA-CAR will transfer Php3 million as financial support to the CDA-CAR EO for the conduct of specialized trainings that would equip the FCA clusters with the necessary knowledge and skills for cooperative formation and management.

The F2C2 Program aims to develop stronger, more efficient, and self-sustaining agricultural clusters in CAR by enhancing collaboration and coordination among smallholder farmers and fisherfolk.

Also present to witness the signing are DA-CAR Farmer-Director Mr. Ryan U. Palunan, and CDA-CAR EO Senior CDS Mr. Julio B. Decaleng.// Cy-j E. Waytan
Gladys Aligo, IDU
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