𝗠𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

MPSU-Ba-ang — The University recently conducted a training to equip agriculturists and local farmers with essential knowledge and skills on wild tea propagation and processing. This initiative is part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded project titled “Production and Biodiversity Conservation of Wild Tea Plants in Mountain Province.” led by Dr. Lichelyn Nasungan

The training featured lectures and hands-on workshops by MPSU experts. Dr. Julie Garsi lectured on the morphological characteristics of a specific wild tea species, Dr. Alexander T. Baldic delivered a lecture on the propagation of wild tea, followed by a practical workshop facilitated by Dr. Lichelyn M. Nasungan. On the processing side, Mr. Rolando M. Tawanna, Jr. presented a lecture on wild tea processing, with Dr. Epiphania B. Magwilang and Dr. Joyce D. Cuyangoan conducting a workshop to provide practical skills.

University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue also graced the said event. Dr. Cue emphasized that the initiative underscores a shared commitment to sustainable development that respects both people and the environment, highlighting wild tea as a vital symbol of Mountain Province’s biodiversity and indigenous heritage.

Through this program, MPSU aims to empower agriculturists and farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices that support both production and biodiversity conservation in the province.