In order to maximize the participation of farmers, livestock and poultry raisers, RIC and 4-H club members in the implementation of the Medium Term Agricultural Development Program and Social Reform Agenda of the government, all bureaus and regional offices of the Department of Agriculture are hereby directed to initiate and extend assistance, as may be needed, in the revitalization of existing organizations of farmers, fisherfolks, livestock and poultry raisers, the RIC and the 4-H Club, and in the formation of new organizations in Barangays in coordination with LGUs and NGOs concerned. Such assistance shall include registration of the new organizations in the appropriate registering agencies of the government; planning and identification of livelihood projects; and formation of cooperatives to facilitate linkage with credit institutions, CDF, and other sources of assistance.

The Directors of ATI, BFAR, BAI and a representative from the Regional Field Units, in coordination with the National Presidents of the federation of farmers, fisherfolks, livestock and poultry raisers, RIC and 4-H Club shall prepare guidelines for the immediate implementation of this order.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 24 July 1996