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Southern Luzon State University

College of Agriculture

Lucban, Quezon

Extension Activity Technical Report

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in the subject Ag Ext 11

Agricultural Extension and Communication


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Presented by:

Ausa, Andrew

Ayaay, Ronalyn Joy

Ayaton, Aubrey Ann

Braa, Lemuel

Buhat, Mark Angelo

Carneo, John Mark

Castillo, Ramonchito F

Dequito, Leah Monica

Echano, Mary Grace

Faller, Aldrich

Garcia, Mary Grace

Manzano, Noel Angelo

Occidental, Mary Rose

Ortillano, Keo Q

Pabon, Charlon

Ratuiste, Felix Arnel

Regalado, Mary Genielle

Villanueva, Susin R.

BSAIII

Presented to:

Prof. Noime N. Villaverde

March 30, 2012


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I.Introduction

. Extension works have been established since the early times, 1800 BC in the

Mesopotamia. It is an out of school system of education to develop the rural areas. The

work is designed to aid the people of the community of their primary needs. The

programs are set up to train not only to the farmers but these also include homemakersand other rural people. The service is provided to attain better lives for the people and

also the community they live in.

One community that could benefit from an extension program is Barangay Samil

of Lucban,Quezon. Headed by Barangay Captain Marvin Loui Villaseor. The areanof

Samil is composed of 4 sitios of Malapya, Malaking Arado, Tabing Ilog and Tablunes

1234, with an estimated 600 residents. The majestic Mount Banahaw as a backdrop, is

the main source of water for drinking, home use and farming most importantly. The

barangay is located in between Igang and Ayuti, highly accessible to the next province

of Laguna.

Brgy. Samil is a farming town with wide plantation of rice field. Most farmers plant

rice twice per year during the wet and dry season. They supplement their farming by

planting other crops such as sweet potato, tomato, radish, ginger, eggplant, and other

leafy vegetable like singkang, mustard greens and pechay. Fed by many springs of Mt

Banahaw and the given slope of the land, most of the farming system utilized is

terraced. In addition, farming inputs such as seed and inorganic fertilizers are

subsidized by the local government of Lucban, Quezon. Organic farming is not as

accepted in compare with the more conventional and dependable synthetic fertilizers

and pesticides.

There are approximately over a hundred of such rice and crop farmers in Samil.

They are not unique in a way that they face the same problems as with the farmers of

the neighboring barangays. Just like in any rural area, financing is the greatest source

of any technology adoption. This is followed with the problems with rodents, weeds,

mollusk and marketing.


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II. Objectives

The extension activity aims to improve productivity and sustainability of the farms

in Barangay Samil. Specifically, it aims to

1. establish relation with the farmers from the barangay2. conduct a pre-test questionnaires with the farmers

3. evaluate the primary needs of the farmers

4. introduce and educate methods and instruction to solve primary needs of farmers

5. re-evaluate the learning materials introduced to the farmers

III. Scope and Limitation

This extension activity was limited to the farmers of Barangay Samil. The

duration of the extension program was limited from the hours of 4:00 pm until 5:30 pmon the 21st day of March 2013. The hall of the later barangay will be used as the venue.

The speaker, invited farmers, instructor and students will focus on the topics of primary

needs of the farmers excluding financial worries. Suggested solutions will revolve

around and with the emphasis on the pest eradication, use of indigenous practices, and

marketing solution.

IV Materials

photocopies of indigenous practices

visual aids (manila paper, cartolina paper, etc)

camera for documentation

snacks for farmers

V. Methodology

Pre-extension activity

Request for an extension program will be forwarded to the office of the Mayor.

Establishing relationship with the farmers and barangay officials of Brgy. Samil will be

done through a pre-test interview. With the aid of the kagawads of the barangay, the

farmers will be personally invited from their farm and home if not available.

Questionnaires will be distributed a week before the extension program. Students will

be responsible for the distribution of the questionnaires to the farmers. In addition, three

Kagawads will be asked to add more insights as to the current situations of the farmers


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of the said barangay. Together with the said activity, free snacks will be provided for the

farmers. Expected date of return will determined approximately a week after the

interview with the farmers. Appropriate scheduling of the extension time will be

considered to coincide with their schedule work in the field.

Extension Day

Everyone connected with the seminar will be gathered at the Barangay Hall of

Samil. Prepared photocopies will be distributed to the farmers for further understanding

of the topic discussed. Snacks will be brought to the barangay hall and tables and

chairs will be arranged accordingly.

Students will be assigned to collect the names and signatures of the farmers for

records of attendance. Mr. Marvin Deasanta, a technician and graduate of Agriculture at

SLSU will be the guest speaker of the program. In addition, Professor Villaverde and

selected students will be asked to present solutions to the given problems presented bythe farmers. In addition with the control of pest as the main problem, organic based

farming will be discussed.

Post Extension Activity

The exchange of thoughts and learned lessons between the Professor,

Guests Speaker and the farmers regarding on the control of pests in the field will be

done after the seminar.

An extension technical report will be handed for documentation and fulfillment of

the Extension program activities of BSA-III

VI. Results and Discussions

The gathered problems of the farmers were first discussed by the instructor, Prof.

Noemi R. Villaverde. Primary pests such as weeds, rodents, insects and mollusks were

up for the discussion. In addition, organic farming and marketing of the farmers crop

were discussed.

The first problem tackled was the rodent infestation by Mr. Mark Angelo Buhat.He discussed that maintaining the cleanliness of the field by religious weeding, keeping

the measures of the levees of 6 to 8 inches wide and making dishes out of rats to

eradicate the population. Mr. Deasanta added types of baits such as copra meal with

cement and using of Eveready battery as he joked.

In charge of weed and mollusks eradication topics were Ms. Aubrey Ayaton and

Ms. Genielle Regalado. Composting of Quiapo, the weed in the area, was


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recommended to be incorporated in the soil during cultivation following the 21 day

program of harrowing and plowing. The farmers were informed of the high nutrient

content of the weed that can benefit the crops. The solutions for the Golden Snails

include botong seed application, pounded Madre Kakaw leaves and peeled Makabuhay

vines in the entrances of the water in the field. It was also proposed to be utilized in

making golden snail amino acid and feed stuff for the mollusk to be useful. If the

population of the golden snail continues to grow, the application of appropriate

molluscicides as last option is suggested as said by Mr. Deasanta.

Pre-interview in the authority of Sentrong Pamilihan ng Quezon were done by Ms

Susin Villanueva and Ramonchito Castillo. They shared with the farmers the rules and

regulations of the market plus any charges levied on people who wish to sell their

commodities. Two of the farmers present had the opportunity to discuss the upcoming

event in lined with the topic that will be hosted and sponsored by the current mayor of

the municipality.

Other topic discussed was the use and conversion into organic farming.

Snack was served and pictures were taken.

VII Summary

Thru the aid ofa towns kagawad, the extension activity by the class of BSAIII in

Barangay Samil was attended by more than expected farmers.The barangay hall was

readied for the guest and record of attendance requested.

A prayer and a presentation of the National Anthem by Noel Angelo Manzano

were presented. It was opened with the remark of the class instructor. To continue, she

discussed the farmers suggested problems while keeping an open line for discussions

with the farmers. Students.

The student run seminar was ran started with an opening remarks of Prof

Villaverde. She summarized the results of the pre-interview done a week before the

seminar. The discussion was started with student, Mr. Buhat with the topic on rodent

control. Misses Regalado and Ayaton were in charge of the mollusk use and pesticide.

Mr. Castillo and Ms Villanueva had the task on discussing solution to marketing

problems of the farmers. Mr. Deasanta, the accidental speakers, added added more

information to make all previously said topic rounded.

Provisions of visual aids such as Manila paper, cartolina, and photocopies were

distributed to make the information understandable to both the farmers and

extensionists alike.


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The next segment of the seminar was the question and answer portion. Two of

the farmers present had the opportunity to remind other farmers of the mentioned

marketing program which will be headed by the Mayor of the town himself. Provision of

a truck was mentioned that will be utilize to transport the crops that will be produced by

all the farmers of the town.

Llight snack was offered to all the farmers. Photos were taken during and

after the event for documentation.

VIII Recommendation

A follow up visit must be done for each and every farmer were and were not

present at the seminar. Assessment and reaction data should be taken if the farmers

opted to utilize or practice the materials discussed at the seminar,.

The local and national level of the government should give incentives for those

who practice organic farming as well as greater promotion of organic farming for those

who control the resource input for the farms.1

A seminar for the farmers headed by farming specialist on a regular basis must

be done to collect information regarding the development of the state of the farmers

crops and land.

More farm visitation for the students of SLSU College of Agriculture together with

their respective instructors (especially plant pathologist) to actually have a hands-on

experience on the situation of the crops and its environment. With the permission to

make outside-the-campus field trips, soil testing analysis should also be a part of the

students laboratory activity. This program can further promote volunteerism for all those

concerned.

Early information dissemination for any following activity should be made earlier

to farmers to avoid delays of the programs and for farmers to make adjustments on their

daily scheduled routines.

1Retrieve from the Extension Activity Technical Report done by the BSES III chaired by E. Querubin. 3/28,2012


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Appendix A

Acknowledgement


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The class of BSAIII would like to thank the following:

Brgy. Captain Marvin Loui Villaseor and Staff

Brgy. Samil, Lucban, Quezon

For welcoming and allowing us to use their facility and inviting the brgy. farmers to the

seminar.

Kagawad De Vesa

For always welcoming and accommodating us in their office to conduct this extension

activity.

Classmates

For all the contributions, cooperation, and the hard work in preparing to conduct this

activity.

Prof Noime R Villaverde

For her never ending support and encouragement for the class of BSAIII

And a special thanks to:

Mr. Marvin Deasanta

For being our guest speaker, guide and supporter on all of our ventures.


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Appendix B

Instructional Materials Provided to Farmers


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Appendix C

Photos


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Opening Prayer and National Anthem lead by Mr. Noel Manzano

Opening Remarks and checking of attendance by Prof. Noemi R. Villaverde


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Mr. Mark Angelo Buhat discussing the possible solutions on the problemsidentified from the survey in the community.

Mr. Marvin Desanta an alumni of agriculture who have been a accident

guest speaker of the activity.


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Appendix D

Class Attendance


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Class Attendance

1. Ausa, Adrew

2. Ayaay, Ronalyn Joy3. Ayaton, Aubrey Ann

4. Brana, Lemuel

5. Buhat, Mark Angelo

6. Carneo, John Mark

7. Castillo, Ramonchito

8. Dequito, Leah Monica

9. Echano, Mary Grace

10. Garcia, Mary Grace

11. Occidental, Mary Rose

12. Ortillano, Keo13. Pabon, Charlon

14. Ratuiste, Felix

15. Villanueva, Susin

16. Faller, Aldrich

17. Manzano Noel Angelo

Prof. Noemi R. Villaverde


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Appendix E

Attendance of Farmers


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Name of Farmers who attended the Extension Activity

1. Marcelo P. Oblefias

2. Romulo B. Borromeo

3. Nobertto L. Nombrefia

4. Cricesclo Salumbides

5. Benedicto J. Racoma

6. William Manadan

7. Robert Radovan

8. Rafael Arcenal

9. Aladeo Bares

10. Arnold Palenzuela11. Apolonio V. Babista

12. Mauro V. Tagle

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