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Sustainable Agriculture
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MODULE 2 - Sustainable Agriculture: A Viable Alternative for Resource-Poor Farmers
Resource Persons

Mr. Roel R. Ravanera
Project Coordinator
Asia-Japan Partnership Network for Poverty Reduction (AJPN)
Sustainable Agriculture (SA) and Food Security: Perspectives from NGOs and Pos

Fr. Francis B. Lucas
Chairperson
Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC)
Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Agriculture (SA)
- Historical Context of SA
- Scientific Basis of SA
- Dimensions of SA
- Farming Systems
Community Organizing for SA

Dr. Julian Gonsalves
Consultant
Emerging Challenges and Opportunities Facing SA Proponents

Carlos Basilio
UPWARD
An Overview of SA Approaches and Principles
- Organic Farming
- Natural Farming
- Resource Efficiency Agricultural Production (REAP)
- Permaculture

Dr. Pamela Fernandez
Professor
University of the Philippines Los Ba?os (UPLB)
Biodynamic Farming

Dr. Patrick Rocamora
Professor
University of the Philippines Los Ba?os (UPLB)
Soil Quality (structure, types, organic matter, composting, etc.)

Engr. Samuel Contreras
Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Department of Agriculture
Water Management (types, irrigation, water conservation practices, etc.)

Santiago A. Palizada
Bureau of Plant Industry
Pests (ecological pest management, integrated pest management, etc.)

Wilhelmina Pelegrina
Executive Director
Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE)
Seeds (Seed health: seed handling, selection, storage, purification, etc.)

Jacqueline Alleje
Board Member
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Organic Certification Centre of the Philippines (OCCP)
Livestock and Poultry (feeds, housing, health, medication, breeding, etc.)

Dr. Marideth Bravo
Professor
School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP), University of the Philippines, Diliman
"Action Plan Preparation";
"Preparation of Action Plans and Synthesis"


Oscar Catilo
Infanta Integrated Community Development Assistance, Inc. (ICDAI)
Community Organizing for Sustainable Agriculture

Lanie Limpin
Coordinator
Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP)
Sustainable Agriculture (SA) Marketing
- Product Development
- Packaging
- Pricing
- Standards
- Certification

Hazel Alfon
Philippine Rice Institute (PhilRice)
Organic Rice: Role of PhilRice

Lito Tambalo
KOOL ? Nueva Ecija
Community SA Programs

Schubert Ciencia
Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) ? Nueva Ecija
Community SA Programs

Dr. Danilo S. Vargas
Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
Academic SA Programs

Dr. Tito Canare
Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
Academic SA Programs

Rachel Polestico
Deputy Executive Director
South East Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute (SEARSOLIN)
Role of SEARSOLIN in SA; programs undertaken

Climaco Tubac
Appropriate Technology Center (APROTECH)
Mandate and achievements of APROTECH

Department of Tourism (DOT) Staff
Eco-Village, DOT
Eco-village: its contribution to sustainable development and environment. Indigenous People?s role in the promotion of the Eco-Village; Eco-Village: a community of diversity

Ernie Pelaez
Director
Mapawa
An Overview of Mapawa and its contribution of the environment and sustainable development

Dr. Paulita Baclig, MD
Integrated Family Medicine and Wellness Clinic
A holistic approach to health and wellness

ICRAF organizers and farmer leaders
Conservation techniques and visit to organic farm communities

Doalnara Staff
Doalnara Restoration Society
An overview of a community practicing organic farming; its experiences in production, sales and exporting

Joan Uy
KAANIB
Consolidating organic farmers efforts in marketing organic vegetables

Deodegracia Pogado
Barangay Captain of Tongan-tongan
Role of LGUs in promoting organic rice farming

Edith Diaz
Chairperson
MAKAKABUS
Women and Organic Rice Farming

Segundito Cortez
Bukidnon Organic Products Corporation
Marketing of organic products

Faina L. Diola
Consultant for Administration and Finance
Asia-Japan Partnership Network on Poverty Reduction
SA Mainstreaming and Networking

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