Article by: Emer Gee Piano
Luna, Apayao – As one of the highlights in the celebration of the 28th Apayao Say-Am Festival, ASC participates in the soft opening of the Agri- Industrial and Tourism Fair on February 6, 2023, at Payanan, San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao.
Various products from the research conducted in the college, including some other seedlings grown at the clonal nursery, are displayed in the ASC booth. IEC materials on the products displayed and flyers for RDE-related projects and programs are also available.
Aside from the product showcase, the college also took part in the Tekno-Klinik wherein Dr. Mirasol L. Agpuldo, the Director for Extension and Knowledge and Technology Management (KTM), presented the ASC Extension Thrust and Agenda, including the SMART Apayao project. She also briefly discussed the processes and services of the KTM, given that it is a newly created unit of the college.
In addition, Dr. Maria Christina Z. Manicad, the Director for Research and Development(R&D) and Special Projects, talked about the Integrated Research Projects of the College.
As part of the week-long trade fair, a technology demonstration on the production of sesame balls and herb-infused salted eggs will be given by Dr. Leandro Alla and Mrs. Leilani Parugrug, respectively.
The said trade fair is set for its formal opening on February 10, 2023, along with the conduct of a float parade.