MMSU IT caravan goes to Vintar
By Joycel Lagrio, STRATCOM Correspondent
Committed to bringing its information and technology services closer to the people, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), through its Information and Technology Caravan (ITC) Project, participated in the 2025 Siwawer Farmers’ Festival celebration and Agro-Trade Fair on December 3–4 at the Vintar Public Auditorium.
During the two-day event, the Research and Extension Directorates mounted an exhibit booth showcasing the university’s different technologies, complemented by a series of expert lectures. Speakers included Mr. Constante Julian, who discussed MMSU’s high-yielding glutinous corn varieties and the modified double-row planting technique; Dr. Alecsis Villarin, who presented science-based strategies for identifying and managing common garlic diseases; Ms. Milen Inocencio, who highlighted the potential of black garlic; and Forester Shena Rose Garcia, who introduced sustainable bamboo production using MMSU’s one-node cutting technology.
The second day featured a demonstration on the propagation of 𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘯, facilitated by Ms. Josefa Pugat, providing farmers with practical steps they can adopt at home or on their farms to diversify their crops and support local food security.
To further support knowledge sharing, the MMSU booth displayed and distributed a variety of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials produced by the Extension Directorate and the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic, Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC).
Meanwhile, three extension staff, namely Ms. Mercy Gaño, Chief of Knowledge Product and Services; Ms. Abegel Joson, Chief of Technology Promotion and Demonstration Services; and Ms. Joycel Lagrio, Training Assistant, served as judges in the booth competition.
Through the caravan, the Research and Extension Directorates continue to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and community needs, ensuring that the people of Vintar benefit directly from MMSU’s mission of advancing sustainable and science-based agricultural services.
The Information and Technology Caravan is a comprehensive and integrated strategy for facilitating the transfer and utilization of technologies developed and fine-tuned by MMSU and other research and development agencies in the region. This mobile exhibit booth cum service delivery is designed to complement and supplement other information and technology transfer schemes.
Extension Directorate
Dec, 15, 2025 09:08:am
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