
Negros Organic Farmers Festival, Terra Madre Visayas set Nov. 15-19
The 16th edition of the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and the 1st Terra Madre Visayas will be held in Bacolod City, November 15 to 19.
Both festivals will be held on the same dates and at the same venues, which will be at the Provincial Capitol grounds, North Capitol Road, Negros Residences, and the Food Terminal Market of Occidental Negros (FTMON), a press release from organizers said.
Since the maiden festival in 2006, the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental have hosted this annual gathering, the longest-running organic festival in the Philippines and in Asia.
Leading this year's activities are Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson of Negros Occidental and Governor Manuel Sagarbarria of Negros Oriental.
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