#extension project

The College of Agriculture undertook this study to evaluate the influence of the ruminant deworming extension project. The researcher utilized structured survey instruments by conducting interviews with 39 beneficiaries of the extension initiative. The findings indicated that the majority of respondents are married and possess a limited level of education, which they obtained under certain constraints. The frequency of extension services rendered is annually, characterized by restricted interaction with the beneficiaries. Regarding cultural implications, the favorable impact suggests that the College of Agriculture plays a crucial role in fostering cultural diversity and recognizing the overall well-being and resilience of Taloctoc tribe. The program outcomes reflect a successful endeavor in equipping participants with significant skills that yield personal and professional advantages. Beneficiaries expressed that the initiative was positively received and had a beneficial effect on health-related knowledge, attitudes, self-perception, and behaviors, both individually and within their communities. The advocacy for the extension activity demonstrates that the project’s implementation has been successful, showing that beneficiaries have experienced an improvement in their quality of life while promoting the dissemination and application of the acquired knowledge. The beneficiaries perceived that the extension project affords them advantages by augmenting income and quality of life, fortifying community connections, and enhancing self-esteem. The extension project exerts a favorable economic and social influence on the lives of the beneficiaries. Researchers recommend that the outcomes of the extension project be leveraged for the development of sustainable extension initiatives and that collaboration with provincial and local government institutions be explored.

The serve, understand, respect waste education management (SURWEM) extension project seeks to empower communities in sustainable waste management practices by integrating bioscience principles with local education efforts. In response to the growing challenges of solid waste generation and its environmental impacts, this initiative focuses on developing functional and sustainable backyard gardens within local barangays. The project promotes the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides, reinforcing the connection between waste management and ecological health. Over a span of three years, SURWEM uses a participatory approach to educate community members through research-based seminars, workshops, and hands-on training. Participants learn effective waste segregation techniques, recycling methods, and the application of bioscience in waste conversion processes. This comprehensive education framework aims to foster a culture of sustainability, encouraging local residents to engage actively in environmental stewardship. The project also emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and stakeholder involvement, ensuring that knowledge transfer is not only effective but also sustainable in the long term. By creating an inclusive platform for dialogue and sharing best practices, the SURWEM project generates a ripple effect in promoting waste management awareness across multiple barangays. Ultimately, this initiative contributes to the overarching goals of sustainable development by equipping individuals with the skills necessary to manage waste responsibly, enhance food security through community gardening, and pursue an eco-friendly lifestyle. Through these efforts, SURWEM strives to create resilient communities capable of addressing environmental challenges collectively.

The College of Agriculture undertook this study to evaluate the influence of the ruminant deworming extension project. The researcher utilized structured survey instruments by conducting interviews with 39 beneficiaries of the extension initiative. The findings indicated that the majority of respondents are married and possess a limited level of education, which they obtained under certain constraints. The frequency of extension services rendered is annually, characterized by restricted interaction with the beneficiaries. Regarding cultural implications, the favorable impact suggests that the College of Agriculture plays a crucial role in fostering cultural diversity and recognizing the overall well-being and resilience of Taloctoc tribe. The program outcomes reflect a successful endeavor in equipping participants with significant skills that yield personal and professional advantages. Beneficiaries expressed that the initiative was positively received and had a beneficial effect on health-related knowledge, attitudes, self-perception, and behaviors, both individually and within their communities. The advocacy for the extension activity demonstrates that the project’s implementation has been successful, showing that beneficiaries have experienced an improvement in their quality of life while promoting the dissemination and application of the acquired knowledge. The beneficiaries perceived that the extension project affords them advantages by augmenting income and quality of life, fortifying community connections, and enhancing self-esteem. The extension project exerts a favorable economic and social influence on the lives of the beneficiaries. Researchers recommend that the outcomes of the extension project be leveraged for the development of sustainable extension initiatives and that collaboration with provincial and local government institutions be explored.

Due to the rapid population and economic growth, the environment suffers due to the unprecedented increase in solid waste generation. Based on this global crisis, compliance theory states that organizations must realize the power they must use to direct the behaviour of the stakeholders. In the Philippine context, the government must properly impose the “No Segregation, No Collection” or the NSNC policy to ensure that solid waste issues are properly dealt with. The extension project was based on a completed study that investigated the effectiveness of the implementation of the NSNC policy. It was found that was a low level of awareness by stakeholders in the collection of solid wastes. Overall, there was also a very low level on the level of awareness of the NSNC policy. To address this, the extension project was conducted to train the stakeholders in a service barangay in Norther Philippines. The service barangay was Arosip in the Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union. The stakeholders were trained in the (1) solid waste management and its importance; (2) techniques in reducing waste (segregation, and 3 R’s); and (3) proper waste disposal. The strategy imposed in the extension activity to engage the stakeholders in the service barangay Arosip is the “search for the most eco-friendly zone / purok” contest. After the extension activity, barangay folks realized the importance of solid waste management through their utmost participation in all the activities. Moreover, barangay folks implemented different techniques in reducing waste in line with segregation and the 3 R’s through varied activities conducted. Because of the extension strategy imposed, the “gulayan sa barangay” was intensified. Finally, barangay puroks actively participated in the various activities in the extension project. Based on these extension project outcomes, it is recommended that the service barangay would consider the establishment of an eco-tourism project.