DTI, DepEd train farm teachers to nurture agripreneurs
GUIMARAS, WESTERN VISAYAS — Farm school leaders and educators from across Western Visayas completed a four-day entrepreneurship training program aimed at helping students turn agricultural skills into business opportunities.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 and the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 held the training from Oct. 26 to 29, 2026, at Playa de Paraiso in San Lorenzo, Guimaras.
The participants learned how to teach the “Yes, You Can Be Your Own Boss” framework under DTI’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program, or YEP-BYOB.
The activity builds on a 2025 agreement between the agencies to integrate practical business education into agricultural school curricula.
DTI Region 6 acting director Mutya D. Eusores said entrepreneurship education can help students recognize the business potential of agriculture.
“In this endeavor, our farm school executives and teachers serve as vital partners. Beyond imparting knowledge, they inspire learners to think innovatively, recognize the economic potential of agriculture, and turn their ideas into practical and sustainable business opportunities,” Eusores said.
She added that the training strengthens educators’ capacity to extend and sustain the program.
Local education officials welcomed the delegates before DTI resource persons guided them through the curriculum’s three tracks.
Track Think focused on entrepreneurial thinking, design methods, problem-solving and identifying market opportunities.
Track Build covered enterprise planning, operations, basic financial management, teamwork and the use of the Business Model Canvas.
Track Pitch gave participants practice in developing pitch decks and presenting business proposals to a panel for evaluation and recommendations.
Teachers from various schools division offices also conducted teaching simulations using questions, visual aids and constructive feedback to prepare for delivering the lessons in their schools.
DTI and DepEd said the partnership aims to encourage young people to pursue agribusiness and develop enterprises that can support rural communities.
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