From October 29-31, 2024, the DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted the annual surveillance of the Cabatuan Organic Farmers and Practitioners Association (COFPA) in Cabatuan, Iloilo. The 3-day surveillance covered office-based assessment and witnessing the conduct of peer reviews to verify the group’s continued compliance with the accreditation requirements.
The activity was made possible with the support and assistance of the representatives from the DA-Regional Field Office and the DA-ATI Regional Training Center of Western Visayas, along with the representatives from the Municipality of Cabatuan and the Provincial Agriculture Office of Iloilo. Their assistance was integral to the smooth conduct of the surveillance, reinforcing the shared commitment to maintaining high standards in organic agriculture certification.
Learn more about the accreditation of PGS group as OCB through this link: bit.ly/OrganicPGS
