A garden can be a classroom
BOHOL - The three-day activity in Tagbilaran was designed as a capability-building program for differently-abled participants, placing agricultural learning within a setting where skills could be developed through participation. While agriculture is often pictured as large fields, tractors, and physically demanding farm work, gardening can take many forms and can be incorporated into smaller spaces. This makes the idea particularly relevant to urban and semi-urban communities such as Tagbilaran. A garden can produce food while also serving as a practical space for learning.
The Cabawan connection
The activity took place at the ATI-RTC VII Complex in Cabawan District, one of the places where agricultural extension and training activities are conducted in Bohol. The institute’s presence in Tagbilaran means agricultural knowledge is not confined to distant farming communities. For visitors interested in the province’s agricultural landscape, this provides a reminder that farming education, technical assistance, and community-based learning are also part of Bohol’s everyday infrastructure.
A quieter side of Bohol’s agriculture
Tourists usually encounter Bohol agriculture through food, roadside produce, countryside scenery, or visits to farms. The differently-abled gardeners’ activity offers a different perspective by placing people and accessibility at the center of an agricultural program. It suggests that the province’s agricultural story can include community participation just as much as production numbers. For travelers looking for something beyond the usual sightseeing route, community gardens and agricultural learning activities can offer a more grounded way to understand local life.
