30/07/2026
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A new chapter begins for the youth and agriculture in Aklan!
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan has officially approved on its third and final reading the Provincial Search for Promising Young Aklanon Agripreneurs (PYAA) Ordinanceβa landmark initiative that institutionalizes support for young individuals who are passionate about agriculture, fisheries, and agribusiness.
This ordinance reflects the Provinceβs commitment to investing in the next generation of farmers, fisherfolk, and agripreneurs by creating more opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable rural development.
Through the program, aspiring and existing young agripreneurs aged 15 to 30 years old will have access to:
πΎ Capacity-building and technical training
π° Financial assistance and enterprise support
π€ Mentorship and business development services
π Market linkages and institutional partnerships
π Opportunities to represent Aklan in national programs such as the Department of Agricultureβs Young Farmers Challenge, Gawad Saka, and other agricultural initiatives.
The program will cover various enterprise categories, including:
β’ Production
β’ Food Processing
β’ Non-Food Processing
β’ Agri-Tech and Digital Agriculture
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) will lead the implementation of the program in partnership with the Provincial Youth Development Office, the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, local government units, national government agencies, educational institutions, and private sector stakeholders.
This milestone would not have been possible without the leadership of the ordinanceβs principal sponsors, Hon. Edmundo M. Tolentino, Jr. and Hon. Reynaldo M. Quimpo, together with its co-sponsors, whose collective vision continues to pave the way for a stronger and more resilient agricultural sector in the Province of Aklan.
Together, let us inspire more young Aklanons to see agriculture not only as a livelihood but as a meaningful career, a thriving enterprise, and a driving force for food security and sustainable development.
The future of Aklanβs agriculture starts with todayβs empowered youth. π±π