Theme 1 Visit: 17-20 May

Theme 1: Sustainability Science 

This group focuses on understanding socioeconomic dynamics in the rural context of Mindanao. This will look into the economics of agribusiness, particularly maize production for animal feed in the villages of Bendum, Silae, Busdi and Mapulo in the Upper Pulangi Valley in Northeastern Bukidnon. This visit would also try to understand family food security within those villages and how it influences family structures and youth migration in the area.

 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

DAY 1: SATURDAY 17 May 2014
0930	Arrival of Participants at Cagayan de Oro City Participants proceed to Malaybalay City. Pick up points: Laguindingan Airport/ XU-CdO
1230	Lunch at Malaybalay City
1400	Travel to Bendum
1700	Welcome and Orientation
1900	Dinner
Day 2: SUNDAY 18 May 2014
0700 -0800	Breakfast
0800	Welcome and presentation of schedule and activities, expectation settings
0830 -1000	Visit different farms (coffee/corn/rubber) in Bendum Traditional Lumad Farming Mixed Traditional/Migrant Farming Migrant Farming
1000 -1030	Morning Snacks
1030 -1200	Interaction with community/farmers in Bendum
1200 -1300	Lunch
1300 -1400	Travel to Barangay Silae
1400 -1600	Interaction with farmers in Silae Snacks/Refreshments served in the community
1630	Travel back to Bendum Possible interaction with Youth and Values Formation group in Bendum
1900	Dinner
Day 3: MONDAY 19 May 2014
0700 -0800	Breakfast
0800	Travel to Barangay Busdi
0930 -1130	Interaction with farmers in Busdi Snacks/Refreshments served in the community
1130 -1230	Lunch
1300	Travel to Barangay Mapulo
1400 -1530	Interaction with farmers in Mapulo Snacks/Refreshments served in the community
1600	Travel back to Bendum
1900	Dinner
Day 4: TUESDAY 20 May 2014
0700 -0800	Breakfast
0830 -1000	Discussion: Reflections from the field
1200	Lunch
1300	Travel to Malaybalay City Travel with Youth and Values Formation group. Checkin at Pine Hills Hotel. Registration starts at 5:00 PM