This training aims to provide interested growers with knowledge and skills in mushroom production technology. Mushroom production is a potential livelihood enterprise, considering its profitability and viability. The abundance of readily available substrate for mushroom production pushed the station to develop this training package that can be availed by more clients.
This is an effort that caters to walk-ins and callers who inquire on specific concerns that are within the scope of the research, extension and production programs of the station. Commonly clients would inquire on recommended farming practices for a specific crop and immediate remedy for some common pests and diseases (farmers). They would also inquire about references for investigatory projects and short term production services like the culture of mushroom, asexual propagation methods, identification of plant species, sources of project materials (students), as well as references for production practices of plantation crops, epidemic diseases, sources of publication materials, mushroom culture, advises on possible research activities for agri-based business enterprises (professionals/industries).
This training provides participants opportunity to gain skills and knowledge on plant asexual propagation techniques, which include cutlage, marcotting or layering, budding, grafting, and others.
LGRTS has been engaging in the activity since 1980.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of the municipal officers engaged in agricultural development planning to integrate climate change risk management in agricultural development. This course is divided into two parts. The first part is a review of the climate change science and agricultural planning process. Part two is about the integration of climate risk management on agricultural development planning through a workshop.
This training aims to strengthen the capacity of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) to further appreciate and apply climate decision support tools to reduce risks in agriculture. Specifically, participants will be exposed to climate forecasting and analysis, trained to input, process, and analyze data using the Decision Support System for Agro-technology Transfer (DSSAT) Model. They will also be able to prepare seasonal climate advisory.
This involves the development and production of major publications such as technical bulletins, books, catalogues, training manuals, pamphlets and leaflets on postharvest developments and horticulture. It also involves the creation of PowerPoint presentations for trainings, invitations or requests by other agencies, and briefing materials for visitors program and other events. Posters and/or streamers for exhibits and similar events, as well as popular articles on postharvest developments for newsletters, newspapers and magazines are also produced for promotion purposes.
This environmental training program for the youth is regularly conducted among CHEs freshmen students, as well as with high school students of the province of Laguna. This training course is intended to enable the youth to become environmental leaders and stewards in their respective communities.
Organic agriculture is one of the specializations offered in senior high school under the Department of Education’s new K-12 program. This training started when the office was invited to send lecturers related to organic agriculture and native chicken production was one of the topics.
These seminars aim to serve as a venue for sharing of knowledge and experiences pertaining to teaching and learning processes and methodologies in both formal and non-formal setting.
This course seeks to enhance participants’ awareness of the basic aspects of postharvest handling techniques to maintain the good quality of the produce and to minimize product deterioration during distribution process to retail outlets.
