WCC ATC Binalonan introduced farmers in Barangay Dumayat, Binalonan, to climate-informed techniques through Project LIPAD to support crop planning and production decisions. Held on December 12, 2025, at the Barangay Dumayat Covered Court in Binalonan, Pangasinan, the activity reached 15 farmers.
The project, formally titled LIPAD: Layunin para sa mga Impormasyong Pampanahon, Ani at Diligensiya, was conducted by the Community Extension Services Office in coordination with College of Aviation faculty members and student leaders from Alpha Aviation.
The initiative was facilitated by Capt. Kianna Vincoy, Program Head of the College of Aviation; Capt. Shaun Tanedo, instructor; and Nino Pilayan, governor of the Alpha Organization.
During the activity, participants discussed how changing weather conditions may influence crop selection, planting, irrigation, and harvesting schedules. The sessions introduced ways farmers could consider available weather information alongside their experience and knowledge of local conditions when planning agricultural activities.
Facilitators also discussed the use of organic fertilizers to support soil health and sustainable crop production. Participants were introduced to the Windy app as a supplementary weather-monitoring tool that can help them review forecasts and anticipate conditions relevant to their daily farming activities. . The facilitators also conducted a demonstration of the Windy app for the participating farmers.
By combining agricultural practices with accessible weather information, Project LIPAD provided participants with additional tools for planning and managing weather-related risks. The initiative supported SDG 2: Zero Hunger through its focus on sustainable food production and SDG 13: Climate Action by encouraging climate-informed agricultural practices.
