The Agricultural Training Institute-MIMAROPA (ATI-MIMAROPA) is now accepting applications for the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) Batch 2025.

The program is open to residents of MIMAROPA only, and interested applicants can find the list of requirements and necessary documents on the ATI-MIMAROPA website at https://bit.ly/YFFLTPJbatch2025.

Applicants must submit their applications addressed to Pat Andrew B. Barrientos, M.M., J.D., Center Director of ATI-RTC MIMAROPA.

Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] or [email protected], or in person at the ATI-RTC MIMAROPA office in Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.

For any clarifications or inquiries, applicants can contact Engr. Cristina P. Intong, 4-H/RBO Point Person, at 0998-580-4586.

The deadline for submission is October 14, 2024.

ABOUT YFFLTPJ
The Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) is an innovative program designed to cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders in the Philippines.

Launched as a collaborative effort between the Department of Agriculture and the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC), this program aims to empower young Filipino farmers by providing them with essential skills and knowledge in modern agricultural practices.

The primary goal of YFFLTPJ is to develop deserving young Filipino farmers into capable farmer leaders and entrepreneurial figures within the agricultural sector.

The program focuses on enhancing their technical skills, leadership abilities, and understanding of sustainable farming practices.

Participants undergo an intensive training program that spans 11 months, during which they receive hands-on experience in various fields of agriculture while immersing themselves in Japanese culture and language.

The training includes classroom instruction, practical farm work, and exposure to advanced agricultural technologies used in Japan.