SEARCA promotes school gardens

Pilot-tested home and school gardens established by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) throughout Southeast Asia have been upscaled by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) to make the younger generation increase their appreciation for agriculture.

SEAMEO high officials has approved for endorsement to the SEAMEO Council the upscaling of the home and school gardens, and commended the SEARCA leadership for their establishment. SEARCA is hosted by the Philippines in Los Banos, Laguna, and the education ministers of Southeast Asian countries constitute the SEAMEO Council.