Pangasinan named best Kadiwa implementer
PANGASINAN was named National Grand Winner for Outstanding Kadiwa Implementer among local government units (LGU).
The province was earlier recognized as Region 1’s best in rolling out the Department of Agriculture (DA)-initiated Kadiwa program that provides a venue wherein farmers and other food producers can directly sell their goods to consumers at cheaper rates.
The project was given intensive support by Governor Ramon Guico III, through the ‘Kadiwa ed Kapitolyo’, the local version held twice a month, specifically every 10th and 25th at the Capitol grounds in Lingayen while the Kadiwa on Wheels, is held monthly in other localities through the assistance of other LGUs.
According to the Provincial Agriculture’s Office (PAO), some 2,500 farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations have benefited from the program.
Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya said the Kadiwa kicked off with 20 exhibitors, which has increased in number in the succeeding months.
“We have generated a total sales of P20,985,234.60 and we have helped 2,582 exhibitors. The total household that we have served is around 55,710,” said Provincial Agribusiness and Marketing Service Coordinator Ramy Sison. (PIMRO/RFR)
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