Awards seen to encourage youth to become farmers
He said they set simple requirements for the TOFARM search as they are only looking for ordinary farmers who can do “simple yet productive” farming, which will inspire others, especially the young, to do the same.
Cunanan said the message of TOFARM is to tell to the public that agriculture is a noble profession. “I hope that within the family farming will remain to be valued.”
“Government said production is good. Maybe next year we’ll become self-sufficient.[]
Let’s help the government in disseminating this through the social media,” he said.
Aside from JCI, the search for outstanding farmers is sponsored by Universal Harvester Inc., a fertilizer manufacturing and exporting firm.
The search is also open to fisher folk, livestock raisers, cooperatives, farm communities, organizations, scientists, academe, women farmers, local government units and public employees, and business entities in rural and urban areas.
The sponsors will give 12 awards this year: seven in the individual category and five in the group category.
The nomination period for outstanding farmer candidates has begun this month and will end on September 30, 2014. Awarding is on November this year. Winners will receive citations and cash.[]
