
By: Ilynn Dalanon-Belinario
KALIBO, Aklan- Today, February 24,2023 the implementation of Provincial Agricultural Fisheries Extension (PAFES)in the province of Aklan has officially kicked off with the signing of Memorandum of Agreement ( MOA) between the Provincial Government Unit of Aklan ( PLGU) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) at Capitol Building, Kalibo, Aklan.
The MOA signing between Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores and DA Director Jose Albert A Barrogo signaled the start of agricultural interventions at the grassroots level while strengthening the collaboration with the DA and local government units the academe and other private sector.
The province will serve as a hub for education and training ,unifying all the plans and programs of all stakeholders concerned.
The Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations of DA-WV, Agricutural Program Coordinating Officer ( APCO )and Provincial Agriculturist ( PA )including some personell from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Consultant of the Province were present and witnessed the signing of MOA.