IMUS CITY, Cavite (PIA) --The city government thru the City Agriculture Office (CAO) developed a communal garden that will serve as small farms in subdivisions and managed by its residents.

City Agriculturist Robert Marges spearheaded the initiative at Summer Pointe Country Homes Subdivision as part of the Project Punla program of the LGU, in coordination with Imus Homeowners Association Inc. (FIHAI) President Rose Baguio.

Marges explained that the communal garden will follow a democratic food production scheme where residents choose the crops they will plant.

The CAO also conducts basic gardening seminars to prepare community volunteers and distribute seedlings for free as requested by residents to jumpstart farming in villages.

“The communal garden will help build a good community, add to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and will give therapeutic benefits to residents affected by the quarantine lockdown thru the development of a productive hobby,” said Marges.  

He added that thru the communal garden, residents will be equipped with agricultural skills such as crops production using sustainable methods that in turn can provide economic support during pandemic.

Another subdivision in the city, the Palace Athena Classic is also being prepared for the establishment of a communal garden, said Marges.

He also revealed that CAO will launch “AgriMustahan,” a program that will be streamed live on Facebook every last Friday of the month, focusing on agricultural developments, issues, and other information that will benefit local farmers.

On the other hand, Ms. Baguio thanked the city government for their support to the project which she cascaded to the members and warmly accepted.

Mayor Maliksi lauded the CAO and assured that the LGU will extend its support to the programs and projects that will contribute to the food security of the city.