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Volume 5

EXTENSION SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

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).

The Republic Act No. 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.”

Extension project or programs are set of activities aimed to transfer knowledge or

technology or to provide services to the community in consonance with the programs

being offered by the University. It is being conducted as an outreach towards the

improvement of the community’s quality of life (CHED CMO No. 22, s 2008).

Article 1. Extension Services Goal, Objectives, Agenda, and Banner Program

Section 1. Goals. The Extension Services of Cavite State University (CvSU)

shall be geared towards the improvement of the lives of the community especially those

that belong to economically and socially disadvantaged sectors through the conduct of