Ilocos Norte – The Farmers’ Cooperative in Piddig town spearheaded by Municipal Consultant Engr. Eddie Guillen reiterates the importance of consolidated farming to its members and villagers in a forum.
Using advance methodology of farming, Guillen urges the farmers to use the time-table plan and run on the usage of organic fertilizer for the second cropping before year [2017] ends.
“We should bear in our mind and hearts the essence of having a good system using the cooperative, let us work together and give momentousness in a centralized way of farming” – Engr. Eddie Guillen
Aside from that, the cooperative has the capability to lend a money to the members for a period of time with a promise that it will be paid back. Some members took their loan for additional farm supplies, and others for their basic needs.
Beforehand, the municipality of Piddig is recognized globally for best practices in pursuing the convergence project launched by distinctive government organizations–to acquire quality of goods and services for the people.
(Bernard Ver, PBS/DWCI)
