Dr. Tejada Grabs the BEST PAPER AWARD

Dr. Rosie Lynn Tejada, Director for Extension, joins the roster of winners from the roll of participants from different regions joining the 49^th PAEDA BIENNIAL CONVENTION held last October 23-24, 2013 at Farmer’s Training Center, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Bukidnon. Dr. Tejada caught the attention of the jury when she presented the extraordinary output of one of DNSC’s extension projects entitled “Community-Based Mangrove Conservation and Aquasilviculture: A Fishery Livelihood and Resource Conservation Project in Davao del Norte” that eventually bested among nine others and hailed as “ BEST PAPER ” under Agricultural Growth and Food Security Cluster. Mr. Cyril Tom Ranara, the Project Leader, was also present during the whole duration of the forum.

Dr. Tejada also presented another paper entitled “Coliform Content of Shellfish (Anadara antiquata) in Davao Gulf” under the Sustainable Agricultural Development Cluster. Also joining Dr. Tejada was Marjho Mae Saceda-Cardoza, MIS Director of DNSC REP. Miss Cardoza also wowed the audience in her paper presentation entitled “Tridacna/Taklobo Tours: Conservation and Livelihood Opportunities for Coastal Communities in the Island Garden City of Samal” which also won as the Best Paper in recently concluded 26^th Regional Symposium on Research and Developments Highlights.

The Philippine Agricultural Economics Development Association, Inc.  (PAEDA) is a non-profit non stock corporation established in 1954 by pioneer Filipino professionals in agricultural and development economics with the primary aims of promoting small farmer productivity and profitability in the country. This year’s convention is anchored to the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges for Agriculture, Fishery and Natural Resources”. For more info: please visit: http://www.dnsc.edu.ph/