Western Visayas Agriculture Aquatic and Resources Research and Development Resources Consortium (WESVARRDEC) conducted a successful
2017 WESVAARRDEC FIESTA last August 21-25, 2017 at Cabatuan, Iloilo. The FIESTA is an event-based promotional modality that aims to convey the message of abundance and prosperity in the agricultural industry through science and technoloy (S&T). As a community affair, FIESTA engages various stakeholders to create linkages, partnerships and opportunities.
The opening day was graced by officials of the local government of Cabatuan and guests from DOST- PCCAARRD. Activities such as cooking contests, exhibits-cum-bazaars, media forum, techno fora and sharing of good agricultural practices were conducted. A field guided tour at a Maasin bamboo products factory was also conducted for the participants to give them a first hand look at the town's bamboo clearing and weaving technologies.
West Visayas State University currently serves as WESVAARRDEC's base agency. Through the activities of the consortium, the university seeks a wider market for the transfer of its Darag Native Chicken technology.
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| Awarding of special prizes during the closing ceremony of WESVARRDEC FIESTA 2017 |
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| FIESTA FLAVORS: Winning dishes inspired by the flavors of darag chicken, bamboo, muscovado and mango |
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Visitors to the WESVAARRDEC Fiesta 2017 crowd around WVSU-UEDC's Darag Chicken Booth
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| Techno forum on priority commodities for farmer clientele |
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| Exhibit booth of Panay Darag Breeders Association |
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