In a concerted effort to boost local entrepreneurship and elevate farm productivity, the Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) of Ifugao State University (IFSU) conducted a seminar training on citron lemon marmalade production. The event, held at the IFSU Home Technology Building on November 24, 2023, was participated by 15 local business owners keen on expanding their agricultural ventures.

ATBI’s Project Development Officer Ms. Norma Appoy underscored the significance of the training in empowering the participants with valuable skills. “This initiative aims to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and techniques essential for citron lemon marmalade processing and to address issues such as food security, waste reduction, and sustainable practices,” she added.

Ms. Linda W. Tagtagon, a faculty member from the College of Agriculture and Home Science (CAHS), who served as the Resource Speaker discussed the importance of Food Preservation and Fruit and Vegetable Processing, along with the actual processing of Citron Lemon Marmalade. The trainees conducted their return demonstration afterward.

Ms. Tagtagon guided the trainees through each step, from selecting citron lemons to the final bottling process. Following the demonstration, participants successfully produced 36 bottles of Citron Lemon Marmalade.

Expressing their gratitude, participants shared their experiences from the training. "Through this training, we were able to gain knowledge on food preservation and learn the process of citron lemon marmalade making that we can share with the community," remarked one participant. "It gave us also ideas that we can adopt and apply in our respective businesses," added another.