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relevant education and training; farm and business advisory activities; demonstration

projects; and information, communication and technology services.

Section 2. Objectives. The University shall provide excellent and socially-

responsive extension services to its target clientele.

Specifically, it aims to:

1. conduct and/or coordinate relevant training programs as well as appropriate,

efficient and sustainable interdisciplinary extension programs;

2. promote community and social enterprises;

3. coordinate and monitor the extension activities of various colleges and branch

campuses of the University;

4. establish linkages with government and private agencies engaged in extension

and development;

5. coordinate with the Office of the Vice President for Resource Generation and

Production (OVPRGP) in promoting agricultural and other potential income-

generating projects; and

6. promote gender-responsive extension programs and activities.

Section 3. University Extension Agenda. The University shall pursue extension

agenda which are responsive to the specific needs of the community brought by present

environmental and developmental challenges. Guided by the local and national

development thrusts, the University research and extension agenda shall be focused but

not limited on the following:

1. Agri-Fisheries and Food Security. This thematic area emphasizes on

developing agriculture and food systems that are economically viable and