This highly urbanized city has partnered with 13 associations in utilizing idle lands and vacant spaces for urban farming to boost livelihood and ensure food sustainability for Bacolodnons.<\/p>\n
In a report on Tuesday, the city government said the initial five beneficiary-associations each received grants on Monday to kick-start their localized urban farming projects under the PHP9-million Sustainable Program for Resilient and Optimum Urban Transformation (SPROUT).<\/p>\n
They are the Federation of Homeowners Association Inc., which was awarded PHP3 million; Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation Inc., PHP1.5 million; Bacolod City Fisherfolks Federation Inc. sang PHP1 million; and Senior Citizen Association of Purok San Dionisio Inc. and Gardenville Homeowners Association Inc, PHP100,000 each.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe entrust the fund to you with the hope that this can help your members,\u201d Mayor Greg Gasataya said in a news release. \u201cWe also ask for proper use of funds, accountability, and compliance with the objectives of the program for this to be beneficial to the people of Bacolod.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each of the beneficiary-association entered into a memorandum of agreement with the city government for the implementation of their projects.<\/p>\n
Through the SPROUT Program, the city government seeks to strengthen food self-sufficiency, climate resilience, waste management through bio-waste recycling, and increased livelihood opportunities for farmers, fisherfolks, senior citizens, and communities.<\/p>\n
The initiative, funded under the city\u2019s 20 percent Development Fund, is a collaborative effort among the city government, IF Green Technologies and various stakeholders, including community associations, sectoral groups, farmers and fisherfolk in the 61 villages of Bacolod.<\/p>\n
It seeks to promote urban greening and food sustainability, provide livelihood opportunities, facilitate market access, and enhance waste management. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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