The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), through its College of Economics and Management (CEM), partnered with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Calabanga to train local farmers and other community stakeholders in developing agri-tourism enterprises during a two-day workshop held on November 4–5, 2026, at Nesting Place Integrated Farm in Bigaas, Calabanga, Camarines Sur.
The Workshop on Agri-Tourism Planning, Marketing, and Customer Service gathered farmers, farm owners, representatives of agricultural cooperatives, women and youth entrepreneurs, local government personnel, and barangay officials. Funded through the Gender and Development (GAD) Program of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Calabanga, the activity aimed to help participants identify opportunities to turn their agricultural resources into potential tourism products and additional income sources.
Discussions on the first day covered the foundations of agri-tourism, farm space development and visitor safety, and marketing and customer service. Participants learned about the basic requirements of farm tourism operations, including the development of visitor-friendly facilities, provision of safe and engaging farm activities, and promotion of farm-based enterprises.
The second day focused on the preparation and presentation of Farm Tourism Plans. Participants identified their farms’ available resources and potential attractions, designed possible visitor experiences, and outlined strategies for developing their proposed enterprises. The workshop also allowed participants to present their plans, exchange ideas, and receive feedback on their proposed activities.
Discussions also explored opportunities to link individual farm enterprises with Calabanga’s agricultural products, local food, cultural resources, and existing tourism attractions. The proposed collaboration aims to develop a more connected agri-tourism experience and encourage greater participation among farmers, local entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the municipality. 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵
