The Department of Agriculture (DA) spearheads urban and peri-urban agriculture in Cavite through the National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program. This initiative provides seeds, farming inputs, and technical training on hydroponics and vertical gardening to communities, LGUs, and schools to bolster food security.
Hands-On Learning at Urban Agriculture Demonstration Sites
Caviteños interested in learning modern farming techniques can visit the Urban ATIn' To Technology Demonstration Site located at the Agricultural Training Institute in Barangay Lapidario, Trece Martires City. This facility showcases operating models of hydroponics, vertical gardens, and tower gardens—practical solutions for growing food in limited spaces.
The program aligns with the DA's broader goal of strengthening local food supply systems and building community resilience . Urban and peri-urban agriculture addresses food security challenges by producing food within and around cities, reducing reliance on long, fragile supply chains . With 55% of the world's population now residing in urban areas, these initiatives are increasingly vital for sustainable food systems .
Community Gardens and Academic Partnerships Across Cavite
Under the DA's National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program, multiple Cavite cities maintain active community garden sites, notably in Imus, Bacoor, Trece Martires, General Trias, Tagaytay, and Dasmariñas. These gardens serve as practical hubs where residents can apply techniques learned from training programs.
Academic institutions are also actively participating. The Lyceum of the Philippines University Cavite has collaborated with local city agriculturists to launch high-tech hydroponics gardens and participate in DA-facilitated seed production training. These partnerships ensure that the next generation of Caviteños is equipped with the skills and knowledge to contribute to local food production and sustainable agriculture.
