Abanse Farmers Market launched in Ma-ao, Bago

Gov. Bong Lacson, Board Member Jose Benito Alonso and local officials led the inauguration of the Abanse Farmers Market in Brgy. Ma-ao, Bago City, this morning.

The project is supported by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and MUAD – Negros and operated by Friends of the Highlands Agrarian Reform Cooperative (FHARC).

Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Renante Decena said that the project was conceptualized to adapt to the limited mobility due to the present pandemic, lower the transportation cost of farmers in selling their products, and maintain the freshness of agricultural products.

Ma-ao Punong Barangay Jovito Gahaton and FHARC officers led by its chairperson, Dan Malunes, were also present at the activity.*