The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) and Camsur Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) held an initial coordination meeting on April 17, 2026, at the CMPC Office, to discuss a proposed collaboration on soil rehabilitation and regenerative farming for cooperative farmer-members.
The proposed project, titled โSoil Rehabilitation and Regeneration Toward Food Sustainability of Camsur Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Farmer Member Production,โ aims to strengthen soil health, promote sustainable farming practices, and improve agricultural productivity.
Leading the CMPC delegation was Chief Executive Officer Ms. Annielen L. Panerio, together with Mr. Jorge Fuenzalida Jr., Ms. Eva Hernandez Bocalig, and Ms. Melinda Beltran.
Representing CBSUA were Ms. Abigail V. Guinoo, Director of the Extension Services Division; faculty members from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), particularly from the Soil Science Department; Mr. Sebastian C. Llegado II, BSA Program Chairperson; Ms. Frenemel DLS. Torres, Director of the Organic Agriculture Center; and Prof. Lorena F. Hernandez.
The meeting focused on identifying possible project components, defining roles, and outlining areas for collaboration as both institutions expressed commitment to develop sustainable, research-driven approaches to soil management and food production.
Both parties noted that the initial engagement lays the groundwork for a strengthened partnership geared toward empowering farmer-members through capacity-building initiatives and extension support. | ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐๐
