Students make organic farming interesting
City of San FernandoWho said that organic farming and art do not mix?
In this capital city, some 13 public school students have proven that they can use their art skills by making and designing plant pots using recyclable materials and make organic farming a little bit more int er est i ng.
The event was part of the event dubbed “Dress Up your container contest.”
According to the City Information Office (CIO), “the program, aimed at rekindling young minds through the art of organic farming, was initiated by the City Agriculture and Veterinary Office (CAVO) in partnership with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office.”
In a statement through the CIO, CAVO Officer-in-charge Cristina Sangumay said the participants were encouraged to use eco-friendly materials like PET bottles, used cans and magazine papers as part of promoting urban greening projects.
“Aside from garden beautification, we will also be awarding vegetable seeds and plant tools to public schools to engage the students in edible landscaping,” Sangumay added.
Mayor Edwin Santiago said arts serves as a medium to ensure the active participation of young people in the process of urban agriculture and food production.
“We make agriculture interesting for the students by adopting innovative and creative means of farming.