The CBSUA-Extension Services Division (ESD) and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) conducted a farm visit at A.A. Ilarde Poultry Farm in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, on March 11, 2025.
Extension Services Division technical staff Member Abigael Rose Bobis, CVM student volunteers Ms. Marla May Vargas and Ms. Diana Carmela Catimbang, and student intern Ms. Jana Dewilde from VIVES University of Applied Sciences in West Flanders, Belgium, participated in the visit.
The A.A. Ilarde Poultry Farm warmly welcomed the student volunteers and intern. During the visit, they had the opportunity to explore the farm, understand the different stages of poultry farming, and observe various poultry equipment in use. In addition, they interacted with farm workers and gained insights into their daily practices.
Ms. Jana shared her thoughts on her visit saying, “It was a wonderful visit and I was pleased to see that they have advanced equipment in poultry farming. While much of their farming equipment still requires manual labor, it was impressive to see how hardworking and skilled the people are in operating and maintaining the farm efficiently.”
Through the activity, the student volunteers and intern learned about innovative farming techniques, modern poultry management methods, and best practices in the industry. This activity provided valuable hands-on learning, deepening their appreciation of the poultry industry and its vital role in the food system. | 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘴. 𝘈𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘴, 𝘌𝘚𝘋 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧
