The 6th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival will run on December 16-20, 2011 with various activities. There will be trade fairs, lectures, cooking demo, farm ours, fashion show, art workshop and more. The venue will be at the Provincial Capitol grounds, Organic Market, Provincial Capitol Social Hall and NOMPAC Gym.
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Dec. 16, 2011 |
Motorcade
Thanksgiving Mass Cutting of Ribbon and Opening Program Best Booth contest among exhibitors (including LGUs/ NGOs/POs) Symposia: – Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 and its IRR – Ms. Pamela Henares – Organic Certification Organic Cooking Competition – Chef’s Organic Cookfest – Chefs Ferns Aracama, Ariel Manuel, JP Anglo, J Gamboa Farmers Forum / Market Matching Night Market and Events – Governor’s Night & Fellowship Organic Farm Tours
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Dec. 17, 2011 |
Hataw Pabalhas sa Lagoon
Symposia: – Bridging the gap between traditional farming practices and science, DA-BAR – Organic Fungicide: Production & Application Ms. Cresilda Zaballero of Ahcil Laboratories – Social Enterprise – Mr. Robert Calingo, PEF Executive Director – Organic Free-Range Chicken – Dr. Erwin Cruz Chef’s Organic Cookfest – Chefs Sau del Rosario, Ian Mckenzie, Manny Torrejon, Mia Gonzaga Market-market of organic & chemical-free products Organic Cocktail by Culinary Schools (Students of Culinary Arts from La Salle-ICA), Enderun Culinary School) Song-writing contest based on the theme: “One Food, One Island, One Life” Night Market and Events (PGT Finalist, Patik-cauayan of Himamaylan) Organic Farm Tours
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Dec. 18, 2011 |
Hataw Pabalhas sa Lagoon
Symposia: – Role of Lgu in the Development of Organic Agriculture in the Countryside: – An LGU Experience – Hon. Nacianceno M.Pacalioga, Jr., Mayor of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur – Healing with Functional Foods – Dr. Robin B. Navarro – Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) – Ms. Rowena C. Buena, MASIPAG – Solid Waste Management: Naga Experience – Atty. Ervin Estandarte – Slow Food Cooking – Ms. Mara Pardo de Tavera Chef’s Organic Cookfest – Chefs Erwin Lizarondo, Gaita Fores, Richard Ynayan, Tom Bascon Trade Fair Night Market and Events (Fire Dancers/ Bukidnon-Carol-an Band) Organic Cocktail (Students of Culinary Art) Organic Farm Tours
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Dec. 19, 2011 |
Hataw Pabalhas sa Lagoon
Kick Off of Organic and Culinary Tours Symposia: – Diversified & Integrated Farming System for Small-holder Group – Mr. Ramon Penalosa – How to put up your own Coffee Shop Business – Ms. Pacita Juan – Product Development & Branding Workshop – Ms. Marie Jeanne Javelonsa Chef’s Organic Cookfest – Chefs Alice Ty, Marie Gonzales, Honey Grace Catalan, Ronnie Guance Organic Festival Recipe Book Logo contest Painting-Workshop using Indigenous Materials – Nunelucio Alvarado Trade Fair Night Market and Events ( Eco Fashion Show) Organic Cocktail (Students of Culinary Arts) Organic Farm Tours
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Dec. 20, 2011 |
Hataw Pabalhas sa Lagoon
Symposium: – Organic Lifestyle – Dr. Albert Jo Organic Cookfest – Chef Mari Stelle Estrella, BJ Benedicto and HRANO’s Na’Nam Competition Winner Trade Fair (Organic, Natural, Artisanal, Sustainable, Eco Friendly, Local) Contests on: Bayo, Palupok-canyon na cauayan Organic Cocktail (Students of Culinary Arts) Closing Program
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