ZAMBOANGA CITY — A two-day training on Financial Management and Basic Farm Recording was successfully conducted on May 29-30, 2025, at Terra Cotta Hotel, Veterans Avenue Ext, Zamboanga City. The activity was designed for cooperatives, clusters, and other farmer beneficiaries, with the goal of strengthening their capacity in managing financial resources and maintaining proper farm records. The training was facilitated by speakers from the Department of Agriculture Region IX, in coordination with the Zamboanga City Agriculture Office.
Participants gained valuable knowledge on the importance of financial management in running their organizations and farms effectively. They also learned how to use various farm and financial record forms to track income, expenses, and overall financial performance. For NIA-assisted cooperatives, the training was attended by members of the Distrito Uno IA Agriculture Cooperative and Costa Este IA Agriculture Cooperative. The activity served as an important step toward promoting accountability, sustainability, and improved decision-making among farmer organizations.