Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC)

Objectives:

1. To serve as advisory, monitoring and evaluating bodies;

2. To link the Department of Agriculture with LGUs;

3. To ensure the success of the programs and activities of DA and its attached agencies; and

4. To provide fora/forum for consultative and continuing discussions within the agricultural sector of the national economy.

Functions: General Functions

1. Identify and assess the diverse needs and resources of the area, in consultation with government and non-government organizations in order to bring about a collective effort in agricultural and rural development;

2. Participate in policy assessment and formulation, planning of programs and projects to meet the identified needs in agriculture, fishery, agribusiness and related activities; and

3. Assist the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies and the agricultural offices of the local government units in organizing, monitoring and evaluation.

Specific Functions:

1. Conduct regular and special Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) meetings;

2. Conduct regular consultations/congresses with various interest groups to identify opportunities available and to address problems/issues affecting agricultural development in the area;

3. Identify and resolve local problems/issues at their respective levels;

4. Identify and refer to appropriate legislative bodies issues which will require legislation after consultation with local and national agencies;

5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of DA and its attached agencies' programs and projects and set-up an effective feedback mechanism to DA and other agencies concerned;

6. Submit budgetary requirements in order to undertake the above mentioned duties and responsibilities of the local AFCs;

7. Source out/raise funds; and

8. Promote capability building.    

Approved Livelihood Enhancement Agricultural Development (LEAD) Program and projects done with the coordination of AFCs.
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