They rise before the sun, work their hands raw, and ask for little in return. The farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas, who toil diligently in the face of economic hardships, climate change, and unpredictability, are the backbone of the region’s food security and economy. Yet, for too long, the very people who fill our […]
With the launch of the first leg of VSU’s iCARE Philippines, in partnership with iLAJA Siargao and AGREA-Siargao, with the title, “Para sa Isla: Capacity Building on Regenerative Agriculture and Organizational Development,” the VSU Extension Office has formally commenced its efforts to emplement a first-ever University-led Extension initiative. Led by Dr. Catherine C. Arradaza, Director […]
Demo-learning sites are established to become living laboratories where innovation meets application. But what happens when the knowledge developed within them never reaches the farmers who need it most? The VSU Extension Office recently confronted this challenge head-on through a two-day training workshop on Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Production for demo-learning sites. Held in […]
The VSU Extension Office brought together the university’s extensionists, LGU representatives, and FITS Center staff for a two-day Techno Guide Packaging Workshop on December 10-11, shifting the focus from design alone to include dialogue – making sure farmers’ voices and local contexts shape every guide. Dr. Ulderico B. Alviola led sessions on Techno Guide Production, […]
In conjunction with its ongoing mission to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of extension initiatives and programs, the VSU Extension Office recently conducted a two-day training seminar on “Capacitating Extension Project Leaders on Impact Assessment Packaging” at the RDE Breakout Room 2 on August 28-29, 2025. The purpose of the comprehensive training was to equip […]
The VSU Extension Office successfully conducted a two-day training-workshop on Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Production on August 14-15, 2025, which aimed to enhance the skills and creativity of participants in producing IEC materials to support VSU’s research, extension, and innovation initiatives. Seasoned speakers in the domain shared valuable insights towards producing effective IEC materials. […]
