FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRO-TOURISM 12/2-4/2014

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1 WELCOME TO THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ON FARMTOURISM : THE CASE OF ACES NATURAL FARMING INSTITUTE ORGANIC FARM NATURAL FARMING INSTITUTE

2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. ACES POLYTECHNIC COLEGE (- History Accreditations Clients) 2. CURRICULAR APPROACHES (- Peace Education, Technopreneur, Incubation) 3. TRAINING MODALITIES (- Traditional, Competency-Based, Starter Kit {1 Technology Honing + Technology Application}, {1 + Buy Back}, Production Chain Approach) 4. THE MAKING OF ACES FARM TOURISM SITE 5. ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS COMPLETED 6. FARM TOURISM MOVERS OF THE PHILIPPINES ASSO., INC.

3 is a private higher education institution offering degree and non- degree programs. It was founded in 1993 at Panabo City, Davao del Norte. In 2010, it started offering technical courses in agro- fishery, particularly, Aquaculture NC II, Aces Natural Farming Technologies Level I duly registered at TESDA. In 2012, the Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) issued ACES a national level accreditation as Private Extension Service Provider (ESP).

4 Recently, TESDA issued CoPR for Organic Agriculture Production NCII (August, 2013) as the only school in the country authorized to offer the course. It is also a Third Party Organic Certified with 6 commodities from NICERT. The Farm is a member of the Farm Tourism Movers of the Philippines Association Inc. Since then, it has conducted several training programs to government and non-government entities nationwide. A partner of LGUs in livelihood projects.

5 ACES POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE PANABO CITY ACES SCHOOL BUS BARTENDING LABORATORY

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8 OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 1. TRAINING OF FARMERS, LGUs, DSWD BUSINESSMEN IN ORGANIC FARMING TECHNOLOGIES 2. ORGANICALLY FARMED NATIVE CHICKEN 3. ORGANICALLY FARMED PIGS 4. ORGANICALLY FARMED BANGUS 5. GOATS, VERMICULTURE, URBAN GARDENING 6. ORGANIC FEEDS FOR ANIMALS AND FISH 7. ORGANIC PROCESSED PRODUCTS 8. FARM TOURISM SERVICES 9. CONSULTANCY ON ORGANIC FARMING TECHNIQUES

9 INNOVATIVE EXTENSION MODALITIES: PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE CURRICULAR APPROACHES:

10 INNOVATIVE EXTENSION MODALITIES: PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE COMPETENCIES QUALIFICATION TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

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18 TESDA MONITOR ASSESS CERTIFY ACES SCHOOL TRAINEES (MENTOR) TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTER FOR NATIVE CHICKEN TECHNOLOCY INCUBATION CENTER FOR URBAN GARDENING/FARMING TRAINEES (MENTOR) TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTER FOR MARICULTURE/ETC. ALL TASKS ARE DONE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE MENTORS ASSIGNED. FEED BACK AND MONITORING REPORTS ANALYSED

19 TRAINING MODALITIES 1. TRADITIONAL Basic Features: -Training Design/Curriculum -Trainer/Expert -Classroom -Laboratory -Practicum -Evaluation (more focus on the Training Design, Methodology, Food and Accommodation, Impressions, etc.)

20 ATI ROXI AND LGU DAVAO CITY 1. TRADITIONAL

21 TRAINING MODALITIES 2. COMPETENCY-BASED Basic Features: - Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) -Trainer/Expert/Teacher (Qualification NC+TM = NTCC) -Work Station -Evaluation (more focus on the Trainees Competence {NC})

22 ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII 2. COMPETENCY-BASED

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25 TRAINING MODALITIES 3. COMPETENCY-BASED + STARTER KIT (Technology Honing and Technology application) Basic Features: - Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) ( add in the content technology honing at the training center and technology application at the trainees assigned farm) -Trainer/Expert/Teacher (Qualification NC+TM = NTCC) -Work Station (added is the technology application at the trainees assigned farm) -Evaluation (more focus on the Trainees Competence {NC})

26 ATI RO XI (ANDAP, COMVAL)

27 ATI RO XI (TARRAGONA, DAVAO ORIENTAL)

28 ATI RO XI (ANDAP, COMVAL)

29 4. COMPETENCY-BASED + STARTER KIT (Technology Honing and Technology application) + BUY BACK SCHEME Basic Features: TRAINING MODALITIES - Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) ( add in the content technology honing at the training center and technology application at the trainees assigned farm + Technical and farm input support for 1 cropping cycle) -Trainer/Expert/Teacher (Qualification NC+TM = NTCC) -Work Station (added is the technology application at the trainees assigned farm) -Evaluation (more focus on the Trainees Competence Competency Assessment {NC} + Revenue Generation)

30 DSWD (4Ps & IDPs

31 DSWD (4Ps & IDPs KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Agreement entered by and between DSWD-FO XI and Aces Polytechnic College is intended for the training of PP beneficiaries on Sustainable Livelihood Program (SPL) and other inherent acts thereof: THE PROJECT PROPOSAL 1. Title of Activity : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION TRAINING CUM FARM SET-UP AND LIVELIHOOD 2. Recipients : 120 members of the 4 Ps 3. Proponent : Aces Polytechnic College 4. Inclusive Date : April to December, Area of Coverage : Barangay Tapia, Montevista, Compostela Valley Province 6. Sources of Fund : Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7. Total Cost : DSWD (50%) Php 2,400, and ACES (50%) Php 2,400, Total (100%) = Php 4,800,000.00

32 DSWD (4Ps & IDPs

33 DSWD (4Ps & IDPs

34 PRODUCTION CHAIN APPROACH VALUE ADD PROCESS FARM INPUTS FARM PRODUCTION MARKET Organic Fertilizers Organic Feeds Organic Livestock Organic Fish Organic Crops Farm Gate Public Market Malls

35 THE MAKING OF ACES FARM TOURISM SITE 2013 FARM TOURISM SITE 2011 TRAINING INSTITUTE 2009 ORGANIC FARM

36 ACES ACCREDITATIONS ESP (NATIONAL LEVEL) ORGANIC AGRICULTURE NCII CERTIFIED ORGANIC IN 6 COMMODITIES THE BINDING FORCES FOR A SUSTAIBLE FARM TOURISM

37 ACES FARM TOURISM SITE An ATI Inspired Farm Tourism Site

38 ACES FARM TOURISM SITE

39 ACES FARM TOURISM SITE

40 ACES FARM TOURISM SITE

41 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS 1) DSWD SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROJECT Project Cost : P2.4 M Location : Barangay Tapia, Montivesta Compostela Province Fund Sources : DSWD Commodities : Organic Native Chicken, Organic Pigs, Organic Vegetables, Red Tilapia (Aquaculture) and Concoctions/Extracts.

42 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

43 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

44 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

45 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

46 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS 2) ARMMSARAP PROJECT (ARMMHELPS AGRO-FISHERIES FARM TOURISM SITE) Project Cost : P 17.2M Funding Source : ATI P 8.7M : ARMM P 8.5M Location : Barangay Balas, Lamitan City, Basilan Province, ARMM Commodities : Fish Cages (lapu-lapu/lobster), Fish port, Organic Feed Mill, Organic Processing Plant, 54 bed Dormitory, Organic Native Chicken, Organic High Value Vegetables, Concoction/Extracts, Organic Fertilizer, Farm Tourism Facilities, and Fishing Gadgets/Boats.

47 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS An ATI Assisted Farm Tourism Project

48 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

49 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

50 ACES FARM TOURISM PROJECTS

51 ACES FARM TOURISM PEOJECTS

52 ACES FARM TOURISM PEOJECTS

53 FARM TOURISM MOVERS OF THE PHILIPPINES ASSOCIATION, INC. C/O Aces Polytechnic College, San Francisco. Panabo City SEC. Registration # CN , February 13, 2013 NATIONAL OFFICERS President : Dr. Francisco P. de la Peña, Jr. VP Luzon : Mr. Ronald C. Costales VP Visayas : Ms. Dawn R. Jamandre VP Mindanao : Mr. Benjamin Lao Secretary : Ms. Desiree B. Duran Treasurer : Engr. Daniel F. Apostol Auditor : Mr. Rey R. Pedroso PIO Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Business Manager : Mr. Vianney D. Garol National Adviser : Dr. Asterio P. Saliot Regional Advisers : All ATI Center Directors Technology Adviser: Dr. Urbano B. Budtan

54 FARM TOURISM MOVERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ASSO. INC.

55 FARM TOURISM MOVERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ASSO. INC.

56 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS OF A FARM TOURISM SITE 1. ATTRACT MORE YOUTHS TO ENROL AND JOIN AGRO-FISHERY COURSES AND BE AN AGRIPRENEUR/TECHNOPRENEUR 2. SHOWCASE THAT THERE IS MONEY IN AGRICULTURE/AQUACULTUE 3. INCREASE FARMERS/FISHERFOLKS INCOME 4. PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD, ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION, AND GENERATE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT 5. SUSTAINABLE PRIVATE EXTENSION BUSINESS Farm Tourism Site is a Place where Technology and Beauty are blended Together Creating Irresistible Attraction -FPJ -

57 FARMER RICH NO MORE POOR

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