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CvSU MANUAL OF OPERATIONS
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RULE X
EXTENSION OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION

University Mandate on Extension Services – Extension
Services is an outreach unit of the Cavite State University. As
mandated, the University shall “provide advanced instruction and
professional training in agriculture, science and technology, education
and other related fields, undertake research and extension services,
and provide progressive leadership in these areas.” (Republic Act No.
8468, converting the Don Severino Agricultural College into University
Status, to be called Cavite State University).

Republic act 8435, or the Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act of 1997 (AFMA) under section 86 stated that: “It is
hereby declared the policy of the state to promote science and
technology, as essential for national development and progress. The
State shall give priority to the utilization of research results through
formal and non-formal education, extension and training services.”

Historical Background – For decades, the University has been
involved in community outreach and extension activities. When .this
was converted into Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC) in 1964,
extension became one of the functions of this institution, in addition to
instruction and research. DSAC started with two major units, the
Secondary Department and the College Department. The latter
conducted extension services in the form of seminars on improved farm
practices and certified seeds and veterinary services to the animals of the
service area. In addition, the College maintained a one-and-a-half
hectare nursery for the propagation of and multiplication of important
plants for on-campus and for farmers’ use. The Swine Project which was
used for instruction purposes also served as source of foundation stock
for farmers. Boar services were made available to small hog raisers for
the improvement of their stock (DSAC Annual Report, SY 1968-69).

Since then, the milestones of extension services were recorded in
the Annual Reports of this educational institution.

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