Technology Transfer and Holistic Technical Assistance to Tublay Agripreneurs: A Community-based Food Enterprise Start-up

Abstract

The project aimed to establish the Tublay Association of AMIAble Agripreneurs (TAAA) as a food processing enterprise through technical assistance and technology transfer focused on vegetable-enriched food processing. This addresses the major problem of post-harvest losses faced by farmers in Tublay, Benguet, which causes wasted produce and reduced income. Through well-designed activities based on thorough needs assessment, specialized training and mentorship were conducted that improved the capabilities of recipients in operations and management of a food processing enterprise. Consequently, TAAA members were equipped to produce vegetable-enriched pancit canton and chips, turning surplus crops into marketable products for sustainable income source. Continuing mentorship ensured recipients’ compliance with food safety and quality standards. The project effectively mitigated post-harvest losses by promoting self-sufficiency through value-added processing of crops, enhancing economic opportunities, and strengthening community resilience. Continued technical support and capacity-building are advised to sustain the TAAA’s enterprise for long-term sustainability.