Positioned for more efficient service delivery for its beneficiaries, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON is already witnessing the positive effects of a recent Microsoft Office training program. This...
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SAAD farmer Editha Turon finds strength in the fields of Ilocos
"Babai nak." (I am a woman.) These were the words that crossed Editha Turon’s mind when she was nominated to lead the Virbira Farmers Association in Barangay Virbira, Carasi, Ilocos Norte. At 64 years old, she has long answered that question - not with words, but with...
Growing Together: How SMBP is transforming farmers’ lives through unity, action
In 2023, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) CALABARZON took its initial steps in supporting farmers in the municipality of Tingloy, Batangas, engaging with 10 farming communities. However, a significant challenge quickly...
Laguna woman farmer sees strengthened livelihood thru SAAD agri project
For Ms. Precy R. Dumaraos, a dedicated member of the Green Thumb Laguna Farmer’s Association (GTLFA) and an entrepreneur in Pakil, Laguna, the ongoing support of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 holds a significant promise in...
SAAD CALABARZON boosts staff wellness with mental health training
Effective public service thrives on a proactive approach to well-being, directly addressing stress and fostering a healthy work-life balance. This principle guides the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON's daily...
SAAD’s swine production project fuels hope for woman farmer in Perez
The new year brings renewed hope to the Mainit Farmers’ Association (MAFA) in Perez, Quezon, as the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 is set to provide a swine production project to the group. For members...
SAAD Ilocos personnel enhances storytelling, visual documentation skills
The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program development workers in Ilocos Region are now better prepared to communicate the results of their work in the field following their participation in a News Writing and Mobile...
Tublay women farmers receive highland veggie production projects from SAAD
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) turned over two highland vegetable production projects to women-led farmers’ associations in Tublay Central, Tublay last March 27, 2025....
Ilocos Norte farmers earn Php 484K from SAAD’s cattle production project
The Riverside Greeners Association (RISGA) Inc. in Brgy. Kalaw, Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte has turned cattle raising into a thriving livelihood, generating Php 484,500 worth of gross income from selling 14 cattle granted by the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for...
SAAD profiling update benefits Paratong farmers in Ilocos Sur
The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Ilocos Region proactively updated the profiles of the Paratong Farmers’ Association last March 13, 2025, in Paratong, Ilocos Sur. Led by Data Controller Renz Mart...