THE ATEACHER party-list led by Virginia Rodriguez has distributed rice and organic fertilizers free of charge to hundreds of farmers in Valencia City, Bukidnon, in a bid to help boost the province’s rice production.
Rodriguez, who was joined by Valencia City Mayor Azucena Huervas, expressed optimism that the distribution of organic fertilizers, including her book entitled “Leave Nobody Hungry” will aid farmers in arming themselves with knowledge on sustainable agriculture practices and new planting technologies to increase production.
During the “Meet and Greet” program with the theme “Paglilingkod na May Dangal at Puso para sa Sambayanang Pilipino,” Rodriguez said her advocacy was meant to help empower local farmers attain self-sufficient and good quality of life.
“I am also encouraging the youth to venture into agriculture so that moving forward, more people will realize that agriculture is an industry that has sustained us and our needs for years,” Rodriguez said.
She said ensuring food security is possible to achieve if stakeholders from different sectors will work together towards a sustainable solution.
