Section 67December 22, 1997, Sec./Art. 67

Education Program for Elementary and Secondary Levels. - There is hereby established an Agriculture and Fisheries Education Program, under the NAFES specially designed for elementary and secondary levels. The program shall be formulated, organized and implemented by the DECS with the following objectives:

a. to develop appropriate values that form the foundation for sustained growth in agriculture and fisheries modernization.

b. to increase the attractiveness of agriculture and fisheries education, so that more young and talented person will look at agriculture and fisheries as an acceptable option for career and livelihood;

c. to promote appreciation of science in agriculture and fisheries development;

d. to develop among students, positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship and global competition in the agriculture and fisheries business;

e. to improve the present curriculum in the elementary and secondary levels by emphasizing the core values necessary for agriculture and fisheries modernization; and

f. to develop an outreach program where students, parents and schools become instruments in effecting positive changes in the pupil's home and community.