Negros Oriental’s local products are taking the spotlight at the Central Visayas Negosyo Agraryo Trade Fair 2026, bringing the province’s agrarian entrepreneurs and small businesses closer to new customers in Cebu City. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Negros Oriental, in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Negros Oriental, joined the trade fair to showcase the creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) and agrarian reform beneficiary micro, small, and medium enterprises (ARB-MSMEs). The event runs from October 15 to 18, 2026, at Ayala Terraces in Cebu City, providing a platform for locally produced goods and community-based enterprises to reach a wider market.
Showcasing Negros Oriental’s Homegrown Products
The trade fair features products from 10 participating agrarian groups and enterprises from Negros Oriental. Their participation highlights the variety of goods produced by local farmers, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs. Among the participants are the Barangay Liptong Small Coconut Farmers’ Association, Inc. (BLISCOFA), Mag-uumang Katawhan sa Malaiba Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MAGKASAMA-MPC), Baslay Highland Agriculture Cooperative (BASHACO), and Ligaya Native Products. Other participating organizations include the Kagawadsan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association, Inc. (KAARBA), Syc ip Plantation Farm Workers Agrarian Cooperative (SPFWAC), Sto. Rosario Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association of Sta. Catalina, Inc. (SRARBA), Hosanna Beneficiaries Agrarian Reform Cooperative (HARBENCO), Matubog Agrarian Reform Cooperative (MARBECO), and Ramrod Agrarian Reform Cooperative (RARCO). Through their products, these groups represent the agricultural resources, local skills, and livelihood opportunities found in different communities across the province.
Creating Opportunities for Agrarian Entrepreneurs
Beyond displaying local goods, the Central Visayas Negosyo Agraryo Trade Fair aims to help agrarian enterprises expand their customer base and establish stronger market connections.
Trade fairs provide opportunities for small businesses and cooperatives to introduce their products to new buyers, build business relationships, and understand market preferences.
For participating groups from Negros Oriental, the event offers a chance to increase product visibility and explore opportunities to grow their enterprises beyond their home communities.
Strengthening Local Products and Livelihoods
The participation of DTI and DAR reflects ongoing efforts to support local businesses and agrarian reform beneficiaries through market access and enterprise development. By bringing locally produced goods to a wider audience, the trade fair helps highlight the value of community-based enterprises and the people behind their products. Supporting these businesses can also help create opportunities for local livelihoods and encourage greater appreciation for products made by farmers, cooperatives, and small entrepreneurs.
