The program was launched on June 9, 2013 coinciding with the "Farmer and Fisherfolk Recognition Week" and the 22nd year anniversary of the devolution of DAF-ARMM.
According to BSE Dr Fatima Abubakar and concurrent focal person, five hundred (500) public school-beneficiaries were identified though equitable allocation of 100 slots per province. DepEd-ARMM recognized madaris were also included in the allocation.
The distribution of gardening tools and seeds begun on the 3rd week of May just in time for the 2013 Brigada Eskwela and winded up in 2nd week June. Tool set distributed includes hoe, shovel, rake, bolo, sprinkler and a tarpaulin with inscription of the “Panatang Makapalay”- a pledge reminding every Filipino rice consumer the proper management, consumption and utilization of rice to prevent wastage.
