THE Central Luzon Department of Agriculture (DA) celebrated High Value Crops Week 2021 through the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) last April 12 to 16.

With the theme "Livelihood to Develop, Body to Strengthen, High Value Crops to Plant," the aim of the celebration is to give recognition and importance to high-value crop products from fruits, vegetables and even ornamental.

Based on the High Value Crops Development Act of 1995 or Republic Act 7900 and proclamation number 469, Series of 2018, April has been declared as “Filipino Food Month” and High Value Crops (HVC) Week.

In support, HVCDP of the third region prepared various activities: HVC Quiz bee (April 12), Webinar on Solanaceous and Brasiccas Crops Production (April 13), HVC Digital Art with Slogan Making Contest (April 14), and Webinar on Pests and Diseases Management on Onion (April 15).