29/11/2025
Solana, Cagayan โ The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 02 (DA RFO 02) conducted a community-based awareness activity on November 29, 2025 in Sitio Damortis, Sampaguita, Solana, Cagayan, as part of the nationwide observance of National Childrenโs Month.
The activity focused on promoting childrenโs rights, as well as enhancing awareness on child welfare and protection. A major feature of the event was the introduction of basic agricultural activities to participating children. Ms. Sheila Orpilla, along with IDU personnel, facilitated a basic gardening session for the children and provided an orientation for parents to support the initiative at home.
DA RFO 02 believes that teaching children at an early age helps them appreciate the value, beauty, and relevance of agriculture. The children actively participated in the hands-on gardening session, where they were provided with tools and materials that would allow them to continue tending to their plots even after the activity.
The initiative is part of the agencyโs continuing efforts to integrate agriculture-related orientations for children alongside its regular youth-focused programs.