R.O. Valerio Dairy Farm (ROVDF), a beneficiary of the ongoing Lilinangin Angking Lupain at Bukid Kalikasan ng Bayan ng Bacolor Angat at Yayaman (LAKBAY) project by the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) - Training Services Office (TSO) in collaboration with the Villa de Bacolor Farm Tourism Association (VBFTA), is set to be featured on AgriTV Central Luzon’s Ani at Kita sa Agrikultura segment, courtesy of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon.
Located in Sitio Gugu, San Vicente Bacolor, Pampanga, ROVDF promotes goat farming, farm-to-table food offerings, and traditional 'bahay kubo' experiences.
During the video shoot conducted on November 21, Randy Valerio, the farm's owner, recognized the significant contributions of DHVSU in the development and endeavors of RODVF
“Malaki ang tulong ng DHVSU sa amin. Tulad ngayon katulong namin sila sa product development para sa pag-conceptualize ng farm-to-table salad at coffee with goat milk na gusto naming gawin,” Valerio said.
The shoot focused on the development and concepts of Valerio’s salad and Valerio’s coffee, products proposed by the College of Hospitality Management (CHTM) and DHVSU Lubao Campus instructors. They are Mike Haizon M David, Ilyn M. Mendoza (CHTM Training Coordinator), Alfer S. Sanchez, Glenn N Abutan Jr., Isaac S. Ronquillo (DLC Training Coordinator), Riches S. Dizon, and Marie Katherine S. David.
Initiated in May 2023, Project LAKBAY was originally designed with the specific goal of developing the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the VBFTA members.
“Sa pagtatapos ng unang training, nakita namin [VBFTA at DHVSU] na may iba pang pangangailangan ang mga farm owners sa Bacolor katulad ng sa kung paano nila lilinangin at pagyayamanin ang kanilang mga produkto. Through Project LAKBAY, binibigyan namin sila ng training para sa modern trends in farm development in cooperation with the Extension Services and Management Office of DHVSU” Dr. Dynah Soriano, TSO director stated in an interview.
The upcoming feature, scheduled for official screening in December 2023 on CLTV36 and DA Central Luzon’s YouTube account, emphasizes ROVDF’s innovative practices and how DHVSU contributed to their accomplishments.
Words by Samantha F. Batalla
Photo credits: Training Services Office
