The faculty members of the College of Teacher Education of PSU San Carlos Campus spearheaded an extension activity to share their expertise with the latest and in-depth knowledge of online learning modalities with the teachers, parents, school officials and other constituents of Lilimasan Elementary and High School. The CTE faculty members, PSU-SC extension unit, parents, guardians, teachers and administrators were actively involved in the training seminar.

In photo: Prof. Anthony V. De Luna, one of the faculty members of the College of Teacher Education shared his expertise on the implementation of limited face-to-face with the teachers of Lilimasan Elementary School

In photo: Sir Ronie B. Soriano, Chairperson of the Social Studies Department in his lecture on “Online Learning Modality: Platforms and Strategies”

With one billion tons of animal feed generated worldwide annually, the industry needs individuals who understand feed formulation. An animal’s nutrient requirements are constantly fluctuating due to changes in genetics and the animal’s physiological state. With that in mind, the PSU- San Carlos City Campus Bachelor of Science in Agriculture leaded by Prof. Lester Arandia and Agricultural Training Center -Region Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC1) tied-up for the realization of a training that solely focused on Corn-Based Processing and Formulation.

This training started February 24 and concluded on the 26^th day of the same month. Participants composed of 20 poultry and livestock raisers who are in full hope that the training will give them enough knowledge in the aforementioned training and will eventually utilize their learnings to uplift and improve their quality of living.

Attached are the documents as evidence of the successful training on Corn-Based Feed Processing and Formulation dated February 24-26,2021.

The Pangasinan State University – San Carlos Campus conducted an extension activity entitled “Integration of Lifelong Learning through Stenography for Barangay Officials” for the barangay officials, barangay health workers, and SK officials of Barangay Payapa, San Carlos City, Pangasinan on April 6, 2022.

The ultimate purpose of the said training was to help impart knowledge on shorthand methods enabling the recipients to write as quickly as people speak during various proceedings and events, as well as introduce stenography as a profession. The participants learned the basics of the shorthand writing method as demonstrated by one of the resource speakers.

After the lecture, the participants further enhance the knowledge they have gained through a workshop. They were given sets of words and statements and they must successfully transcribe them using the shorthand method.

EXTENSION: TRAINING ON MEAT PROCESSING

Pangasinan State University- San Carlos Campus conducted meat processing training for faculty, non-teaching personnel, students, barangay officials of Naguilayan San Carlos City, Guardian GBNII Organization, Shepherds Flock Cooperative, and other visitors held on March 29, 2019, at Naguilayan Basketball Court, San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

The goal of the said training was to help the participants gain knowledge on meat processing which they can use for entrepreneurial activities or micro business activities.

 During that time, Dr. Cesar Della, the campus Executive Director in his welcome address stated that the training was “A corporate social responsibility.” He also emphasized the five patented technologies on the campus that made the PSU-SC the campus with the highest number of Patent Technologies.

To boot, Ms. Marmie Poquiz, the coordinator of Extension Service, served as the lecturer. She discussed the importance of meat processing, the rules in cooking, preparing, and storing foods, and how to start a meat processing business.  “Iwasan ang katamaran; umisip ng paraan.” (Avoid laziness; think of a way) was the notable quote of  Ms. Poquiz as a wake-up call for the participants to think of a way to earn a living- and meat processing is a good one.

After the lecture, the participants gained more interest as they had hands-on meat processing themselves. Everybody went home with smiles on their faces as they gained knowledge about meat processing and were motivated to make a business.

Truly, it is training with life-long learning!

With one billion tons of animal feed generated worldwide annually, the industry needs individuals who understand feed formulation. An animal’s nutrient requirements are constantly fluctuating due to changes in genetics and the animal’s physiological state. With that in mind, the PSU- San Carlos City Campus Bachelor of Science in Agriculture leaded by Prof. Lester Arandia and Agricultural Training Center -Region Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC1) tied-up for the realization of a training that solely focused on Corn-Based Processing and Formulation.

This training started February 24 and concluded on the 26^th day of the same month. Participants composed of 20 poultry and livestock raisers who are in full hope that the training will give them enough knowledge in the aforementioned training and will eventually utilize their learnings to uplift and improve their quality of living.

Attached are the documents as evidence of the successful training on Corn-Based Feed Processing and Formulation dated February 24-26,2021.

The Pangasinan State University – San Carlos Campus’ BS Hospitality Management Department headed by their Program Chairperson, Dr. Marmie R. Poquiz, conducted an extension activity entitled “Livelihood Training Program through Food Preservation” for the faculty members, students, barangay officials, and residents of Barangay Naguilayan, San Carlos City, Pangasinan on July 26-27, 2021.

Said training was to help the participants learn the new technologies on Pickling and Sugar Concentration as they venture into business.   Participants learned how to mix, match and measure ingredients, especially the use of curing solutions as additives for perfect food preservation. The methods used in creating frozen and pickling foods were demonstrated by the lecturer.  Participants also learned the basic ingredients and equipment, curing and pickling techniques, food sanitation, and safety.

After the lecture, the participants gained new knowledge on dealing with chores and got more interest in this kind of venture. Participants are also taught about different innovative ideas, food temperature, and commercial packaging.

The Pangasinan State University San Carlos Campus College of Agriculture conducted an extension activity in Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School (SEPNAS) entitled, “Adopt A School: Production and Utilization of Vermicompost for Organic Backyard Gardening (Safer Food for Everybody – SAFE) with overall respondents of sixty (60) senior high school students from Agriculture and Fisheries strand. The activity was at the research room of PSU-SC last November 21-22, 2019.

The main objective of this extension activity is to establish a small to medium-scale vermicomposting project in their school with organic container gardening (Safer Food for Everybody – SAFE). This also aims to embrace the technology for the restoration and protection of our environment through less chemical production of vegetables and reduced, reused and recycled biodegradable materials in the surroundings. This activity also aims to create an income-generating project/livelihood project for everyone.

Dr. Marie Claire B. Briones, the Campus Executive Director of PSU-SC in her welcome address stated that healthy food comes from a healthy environment. She encouraged everyone to make something good not only for their own but also for our nature by embracing this extension activity.

Mr. Lester B. Arandia, Dr. Jennifer E. Gangan, and Mr. Erwin N. Baguise, faculty members of the College of Agriculture served as the resource speakers for the said extension activity with the assistance of the students. After the lecture, the trainees proceeded with the hands-on training.

EXTENSION: Training Workshop on Herbal Bread Making

Pangasinan State University- San Carlos Campus conducted a Training Workshop on Herbal Bread Making training for faculty, non-teaching personnel, students, barangay officials & community members of Barangay Naguilayan San Carlos City, Pangasinan, GBNII Guardian Organization San Carlos Chapter, and other visitors on October 21, 2019, at the PSU-SCC research room.

The goal of the said training was to help the participants learn the new technologies for baking herbal bread as they venture into business.   Participants learned how to mix, match and measure ingredients, especially the use of herbal plants as additives for perfect bread. The methods used in creating bread were demonstrated by the lecturer.  Participants also learned the basics of baking ingredients and equipment, baking techniques, food sanitation, and safety.

During that course, Dr. Marie Claire B. Briones, the campus Executive Director, delivered her welcome remarks and highlighted that “extension” is one of the major functional areas that the university must undertake for it to be recognized and evaluated by experts. Dr. Briones emphasized the importance of business; a small entrepreneur in the community can elevate the life of the people.

She gave thanks also to the PSU administration headed by Dr. Dexter R. Buted, to the faculty, non-teaching personnel, students, barangay officials, organization, and other visitors who attended the said training.

To boot, Mr. Renato Ferrer, the administrative officer of the campus presented the participants- the barangay community, organization, faculty, non-teaching staff, and students who participated in the said activity.

On the top of that, Dr. Balbina Gutierrez rendered her inspirational message and talked about the significance of having training in baking, especially the benefits of herbal plants that are added as ingredients to food.

Moreover, Dr. Cristina Javier gave her talk on the overview of the training workshop. She focused on the basic concepts, skills, and techniques of baking, particularly on the identification of products, weights, and measures. She discussed the four (4 ) classes of herbal bread in which the participants well performed and the profitability gain for the bread products.

Into the bargain, Dr. Marmie R.  Poquiz, the coordinator of Extension Services at that time, served as the lecturer. She discussed the importance of Herbal plants as additives in Bread and the techniques in baking, packaging, selling, and pricing.

 Further, the participants gained new knowledge on dealing with chores and got more interest in baking. Participants were also taught about the different bread molding ideas, baking temperature, and commercial packaging.

Truly, it is training with amazing entrepreneurial learning!

EXTENSION: Training Skills Technology on Bread, Quick bread, and Pastry Baking

Pangasinan State University- San Carlos Campus conducted a Training Workshop on Training Skills Technology on Bread, Quickbreads and Pastry Baking for faculty, non-teaching personnel, students, barangay officials & community members of Barangay Payapa San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Shepherds Flock Cooperative, and other visitors on March 31, 2019, at Barangay Payapa San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

The goal of the said training was to help the participants learn the new technologies for bread and pastry as they venture into business.   Participants learned how to mix, match and measure ingredients, especially the use of herbal plants as additives for perfect bread. The methods used in creating bread were demonstrated by the lecturer.  Participants also learned the basics of baking ingredients and equipment, baking techniques, food sanitation, and safety.

During that course, Dr. Cesar Della, the campus Executive Director, said that such training supports the functions of extension programs of the University.

Dr. Marie Claire B. Briones, the Campus Dean of CHMBAC, during those times, delivered her inspirational message and took an eye on the basic concepts, skills, and techniques of baking, particularly in the identification of products, weights, and measures apart from the significant part of practical classes that cover topics of bread, cakes, pies puddings, and desserts. She ended her burp by congratulating all the participants and guests who attended the training!

Truly, it is a venture that costs worthwhile learning!

EXTENSION: Training on Organic Container Gardening

Pangasinan State University- San Carlos Campus conducted a Training Organic Container Gardening, spearheaded by the pool of faculty of the College of Agriculture under the supervision of its College Dean, Dr. Balbina R. Gutierrez.

The goal of the said the training was to elevate the learning of the participants about organic container gardening that it is the art of planting and maintaining just about any organic vegetable or herb in temporary or permanent containers.

Hence, Sir Lester Arandia (CoAgri, Core Faculty) shared his knowledge on OCG, he advised the learners and the community members that when it comes to organic container gardening, there is a lot to know like its beneficial leap of learning videlicet,  no yard is necessary, just about anyone can do it, few tools and materials are needed, it’s relatively inexpensive to start and maintain, container gardens are, for the most part, weed-free, no tilling or digging is necessary (and we do not recommend that for any  type of garden, containers can be fitted and put in virtually any desired location, choose to put the garden in the most beneficial spot, better control over growing conditions, easier to protect plants from extreme or damaging weather conditions and  grow edible herbs and vegetables.

At the end of the training, Sir Larry Soriano (CoAgri, Core Faculty), shared this burp “if you have started your own organic container garden, you should be proud of yourself! Pat yourself on the back for your work and enjoy all the limitless benefits that can come from it” to the diligent attendees of the training.

Truly, there’s a pot of gold in gardening!