Ms. Angelika Pugat, a fourth-year student from the College of Agriculture - Department of Agri-Management, was selected as one of the 80 Provincial Awardees in Central Luzon by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Joining the DA - Young Farmers Challenge Fund (YFCF), her proposal on Backyard Integrated Fish and Poultry Farming earned her a grant worth PhP 50,000.00 which can be used as a start-up capital for venturing on an agri-fishery business.

DA - YFCF is a competitive financial grant assistance program that aims to encourage youth to explore opportunities on agribusiness through provision of financial assistance that will allow them to turn their innovative ideas into profitable enterprise.