Dar, Gregorio named best agri leaders, workers

By Nio Manaog and Susan Dangan

Dr. William Dar/ICRISAT Photo

In the 15th Biennial Conference-Workshop held October 18–21, 2011 at the San Antonio Resort in Lawis Baybay, Roxas City, the officers and members of the Philippine Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs, Inc (PASSAGE) the council conferred awards for two achievers in the field of agricultural work and leadership.

In the closing Program held on October 20, 2011, the 2011 Agriculture Administrator Award was conferred on Dr. William D. Dar, director general of the India-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) for having been “an exemplary achiever whose efforts made outstanding impacts on agricultural development toward food security.”

Dr. Geronimo Gregorio

The 2011 Agricultural Researcher Award was conferred on Dr. Geronimo Gregorio, vice-president for research and extension of the Capiz State University, for “being an achiever in agriculture whose accomplishments made outstanding impact on agricultural development.”

The winners received plaques of recognition and cash prizes.