Chocolates from Cacao Farm to Bar – Module 1

​Cacao 101 (Module 1): Cacao to chocolate value chain and the opportunity for the Philippines (Segment 1)

This module is provided free of charge.

Bayanihan sa San Luis Agusan Del Sur
Sept.22,2017
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Another 2 days of productive training on Cacao Production and Dialogue.OPM’s Cacao Doctor in collaboration with DTI Bayugan City Agusan Del Sur.

Bayanihan sa San Francisco
Sept.8,2017
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As the OPM Cacao Doctors in collaboration with Department of Trade and Industry Agusan Del Sur ,conducted the Bayanihan at Barangay 1 San Francisco Agusan Del Sur last September 7 and 8 2017, about the Technology Training on Cacao Production “Cacao 101”.Participants of these two day seminar are cacao growers from the three municipalities who needs the latest technologies on Cacao Farming, for them to attain the desired farm productivity.

KBP HOUR
Sept.7,2017
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Our Maitrê Chocolatier-Co-Founder takes part in radio program “KBP Hour” to answer questions about OPM’S role in shaping the cacao industry of Region XIII and what our chocolatey plans are. KBP is the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas. Thank you, DTI Agusan del Sur, for supporting the investments of OFW.

OPM Investment Forum
August 2 & 3 2017 | San Francisco Agusan Del Sur

OFW para sa Magsasaka in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Trade and Indutry,Department of Science and Technology,Food and Drugs Association (FDA) and other Local Government Units.

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Bayanihan 2: Barangay Mount Carmel Cacao Production Seminar
November 23, 2016

As new and old cacao growers in Bayugan City, Aguan del Sur are energized by the efforts OFW para sa Magsasaka has started in Barangay Magkiangkang, a second “Bayanihan: Cacao Production Training” is organized in cooperation with our wonderful friends from the Department of Trade and Industry. This time it will be happening even higher in the uplands, on November 24, 2016 in Barangay Mount Carmel. It is a whole-day seminar discussing topics that are relevant to cacao farmers in the city: crop establishment, production protocols, rehabilitation methods, pest and disease management, and harvest protocol.

Contact Iman 0908-1372354 or Abner 0946-3366801 if you’re from Agusan and would like to avail of this free cacao seminar. Kung hindi kayo mabilang at ma-register bago mag-Lunes, Nov. 21, hindi po kayo mabibigyan ng lunch and snacks. Magrehistro po kaagad dahil DTI ang magprovide ng pagkain, while cacao doctors/farm manager of OFW para sa Magsasaka will be facilitating the seminar, at si Kapitana Merla Ajan ang nag-organize ng venue. Ito ang BAYANIHAN! 🙂 Tulong-tulong.

Upang pumunta sa Barangay Mount Carmel kung wala kayong private vehicle, sumakay ng habal-habal sa palengke ng Bayugan City. Pumunta sa terminal ng Magkiangkang/Camel/Olive/Grace State. Banggitin lamang ang Mt. Carmel Gym. 50 pesos ang pamasahe papunta. Malubak po ang pa-akyat kaya magready na lamang.

Kung naman po may private vehicle, ang daan po ay sa Osmena paakyat sa Magkiangkang hanggang maka-abot sa Mount Carmel.

Wika na gagamitin ay Tagalog at Bisaya.

OPM Farmers Discover the Different Flavors of Chocolate at Chocolate Tasting 101: An Introduction to Tasting Chocolate
July 14, 2016

Bayanihan sa San Luis Agusan Del Sur
Sept.22,2017
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Another 2 days of productive training on Cacao Production and Dialogue.OPM’s Cacao Doctor in collaboration with DTI Bayugan City Agusan Del Sur.

Bayanihan sa San Francisco
Sept.8,2017
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As the OPM Cacao Doctors in collaboration with Department of Trade and Industry Agusan Del Sur ,conducted the Bayanihan at Barangay 1 San Francisco Agusan Del Sur last September 7 and 8 2017, about the Technology Training on Cacao Production “Cacao 101”.Participants of these two day seminar are cacao growers from the three municipalities who needs the latest technologies on Cacao Farming, for them to attain the desired farm productivity.

KBP HOUR
Sept.7,2017
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Our Maitrê Chocolatier-Co-Founder takes part in radio program “KBP Hour” to answer questions about OPM’S role in shaping the cacao industry of Region XIII and what our chocolatey plans are. KBP is the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas. Thank you, DTI Agusan del Sur, for supporting the investments of OFW.

Values Formation and Farm Business School Training for Magkiangkang Farmers
July 09, 2016

Part of our pre-awarding process in OPM is to ensure our farmers are educated even financially. They must understand what partnership means and what their responsibilities are once they enroll their farm with OPM. We are happy to gain the support of the Agriculture Training Institute of Region 13 in this endeavor, one of the Philippine Department of Agriculture’s agencies, on this two-day training before we sign contracts with the farmers. Part of what they learn is how to maximize use of their land through inter-cropping and a workshop on managing finances.

We look for partner farmers who really want to grow with us, after all ten years is not a short time. It’s time to eradicate poverty and usher in prosperity for farmers and OFWs alike. The road may seem long but with the government’s help, the bayanihan spirit makes the journey gratifying. Thank you in advance, Mr. Caerian Muga and Reselle of ATI. They have been quick in response to our need. You make the government proud! See you in Magkiangkang on July 10!

First Bayanihan sa Magkiangkang, April 17-19, 2016
April 16, 2016

Sixty days after its conception, OFW para sa Magsasaka implements its first Bayanihan project. Eight cacao doctors, 70+ attendees on its training day. Cacao farm management, integrated pest and disease management, and post-harvest were taught, and a dialogue to understand how OFWs can assist in growing cacao farms.