PIAT, Cagayan – The Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office of Cagayan (DARPO-Cagayan) formally launched the Enhanced Farm Business School (eFBS) in the municipality of Piat, reinforcing its commitment to transform agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) into competitive farmer-entrepreneurs.
The eFBS is an upgraded capacity-building program designed to equip farmers with advanced knowledge in farm business management, value-adding, marketing, and digital agriculture. It builds on the traditional Farm Business School by integrating modern, technology-driven approaches and experiential learning methodologies to make agriculture more market-oriented and profitable.
During the launch, farmer-participants expressed optimism that the training will help improve their productivity and income, while strengthening their organizations and market linkages. The program also promotes sustainable agricultural practices and encourages farmers to shift from subsistence farming to agribusiness enterprises.
DAR officials emphasized that the initiative is part of the agency’s continuing support services to empower rural communities, enhance food security, and contribute to countryside development. The eFBS will guide participants through a series of structured learning sessions focused on enterprise development, financial management, and market engagement.
With the rollout of the eFBS in Piat, DARPO-Cagayan continues to expand opportunities for ARBs to innovate, collaborate, and thrive in an increasingly competitive agricultural economy.