In support of the celebration of the National Women’s Month, the National Apiculture Research Development Institute (NARTDI)-Gender and Development Unit organized a two-day training titled “Capability Training on Beekeeping” at the NARTDI Conference room, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union on March 25-26, 2024.

The training was attended by different faculty members and non-teaching personnel from different colleges/institutes and other operating units in the North La Union Campus. Most of the participants were newly hired faculty members and composed dominantly of women group. This training initiated by NARTDI capacitates personnel across all genders in envisioning real transformation in the beekeeping community. Women play a vital role in the beekeeping industry as they harness the possibility of improving various activities in beekeeping. 

Furthermore, this training is one way to persuade other faculty members and staff of DMMMSU to engage in possible research and extension collaboration to strengthen the apiculture industry. The collaborative work of various experts and intelligent people with a shared passion for beekeeping will revolutionize the identity and uplift apiculture in the country. Throughout the training, participants were exposed to and experienced the exquisiteness of the bees in the colonies. They also learned the various fundamental topics or activities delivered by NARTDI staff as they contributed to the success of beekeeping. (By Ison A. Calimpang)