Umaani Expo kicks off March 11-16 in P’sinan

By Liezle Basa Inigo

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—The provincial government will launch the 3rd Pangasinan Umaani Expo on March 11-16 at the Provincial Agriculture Center in Tebag, Sta. Barbara.

Gov. Amado I. Espino, III said the expo is the converging point of farmers, fisherfolk, and stakeholders of the agriculture sector in the province for transfer of knowledge and farming system.

Nestor Batalla, OIC Provincial Agriculturist, is optimistic about the success of expo.

The event reels off on March 11 with a thanksgiving Mass and formal opening with Sen. Koko Pimentel as guest speaker.

Scheduled on the succeeding days of the agricultural event are: Agew na Umaaniy Pagey (Rice Farmers’ Day) on the 12th with former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go as honored guest speaker; Agew na Umaanid Tanaman (Corn and High Value Crops Farmers’ Day) on the 13th with Governor Espino as honored guest speaker; Agew na Umaanin Bii (Women’s and Agribusiness Day), and Agew na Umaaniy Sira (Fisherfolks’ Day) on the 14th with Congresswoman Pia Cayetano as honored guest speaker; Agew na Umaani Extension Officers (Agricultural Extension Workers’ Day), and Agew na Manag-ayep (Livestock Raisers’ Day) on the 15th with San Roque Power Corporation Vice President Tommy Valdez as honored guest speaker; and Exhibitors an Sponsors Day 9’ the 16th.