Section 124Sec./Art. 124

Functions of Extension Workers - In addition to their functions under Republic Act Numbered Six hundred eighty, it shall be the duty of extension workers:

(1) To reside in the locality where they are assigned, to disseminate technical information to farmers, and to demonstrate improved farm management practices and techniques;

(2) To work with individual farmers in farm planning and budgeting, guide them in the proper conduct of farm business and work out schedules of re-payment of loans obtained by farmers;

(3) To assist farmers in securing the services or assistance of other agencies, or their personnel, having to do with relevant activities and problems of farmers;

(4) To visit newly-established independent farm operators either singly or collectively at least once a month;

(5) To conduct educational activities that will acquaint leaseholders and other independent farm operators with their rights and responsibilities under this Code;

(6) To encourage the formation and growth of private associations, study clubs, committees and other organized groups of farmers, familiarize them with modern methods of farming and interest them to actively participate, collaborate or take the initiative in agricultural research, experimentation and implementation of projects in cooperation with the Agricultural Productivity Commissioner and other agencies; and

(7) To promote, stimulate and assist in the organization of farmers' cooperatives.