93 Cordillera Farmer-Volunteers Convene for Regional Agriculture Synergy Summit

A recent Synergy Summit in the Cordillera region gathered farmer-volunteers to discuss strengthening agriculture and fishery sectors through wellness, partnerships, and progress, emphasizing leadership skills and mental health. In Indonesia, the Ministry of Villages highlighted good governance as essential for the success and sustainability of village cooperatives, focusing on transparency, member participation, and risk mitigation. In Himachal Pradesh, India, cooperatives play a vital role in rural economic development, providing financial services, promoting women’s self-help groups, and supporting natural farming, with government efforts to reform and support these institutions. Meanwhile, farmers in Pennsylvania and other U.S. regions face a labor crisis, urging lawmakers to address the shortage urgently as reliance on migrant workers grows difficult amid policy changes and worker scarcity. These diverse efforts and challenges reflect the critical role of cooperatives, governance, and labor policies in sustaining agricultural communities worldwide.