SOME 500 farmers from Zamboanga City's six agricultural districts will gather at the Culianan National High School covered court Wednesday, September 13, for the 25th City Farm Family forum.
The event is organized by the City Agriculturist Office, according to Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar.
Themed “Fiesta na Agricultura,” the forum will be highlighted by various competitions and the sectoral meeting where the group will discuss as well as resolve issues and concerns of farmers, Rural Improvement Clubs (RICs) and the 4H clubs.
Salazar said the most awaited will be the “Bahay Kubo” competition where the farmers will showcase the products they cultivate in their backyards.
The Bahay Kubo is inspired by the song of the same title and is a pilot program of the City Agriculturist Office under its Sustainable Household Enterprise initiative.
Other contests include rice threshing and singing competition for 4H members and farmers.
The City Farm Forum is a prelude to the Regional Farm Family Forum slated soon. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)