Santa Rosa City Agriculture Office

04/08/2026

Saytek Alum
Elbi Fresh Grad
Proud Rosense
Padayon!

HARVEST MEETS CODE 🌱💻

Romano Franco L. Huraño, a recent University of the Philippines Los Baños BS Agriculture graduate with a major in Horticulture, combined crop science with software development to create AniNow.

AniNow MicroLab is a Philippine-focused microgreens reference and seed-density calculator offering crop information, cultivation resources, and production tools for growers, students, households, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

“AniNow” combines “ani,” or harvest, with “now,” while echoing “aninaw,” associated with clarity and observation.

The project grew from Huraño’s work in microgreens, controlled-environment agriculture, light treatments, and a customized LED system now used for postharvest research, based on his exclusive INB interview. Its public introduction also identifies it as a microgreens research platform.

Before the app’s development, he participated in a four-month exchange in Tokyo, a horticultural internship in Wakayama, and agricultural exposure in Pai, Thailand. This experience has widened his knowledge about agricultural systems around the globe. This also exposed him to agricultural practices of various countries which illustrated that the food security is not only a local issue but a global crisis.

He also emphasized that indigenous and underutilized regional vegetables have the potential to be investigated as microgreens rather than being utilized solely as mature vegetables. Exploring these crops in the microgreen stage may open new avenues for research, value-added production, and commercialization, demonstrating how initiatives such as AniNow can support agricultural innovation while improving farmers’ livelihoods and contributing to the country’s economy.

The platform remains in early development. Huraño is seeking support from universities, agencies, researchers, and agricultural experts to validate and localize its guides. UPLB and DOST-PCAARRD have advanced microgreens and artificial-light farming for urban food production.

Explore: https://aninow-microlab.streamlit.app/

30/07/2026

Happiest Birthday, Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas! 🥳🎂🎁🎈🎉

The Office of the City Agriculturist would like to extend its warmest greetings and best wishes to you on your special day!

We honor and express our deep gratitude for your steadfast commitment to the growth and progress of Santa Rosa. Your exemplary governance and heart for public service remain an inspiration to all of us.

May God grant you good health, wisdom and continued success as you lead our city to even greater heights. Have a truly wonderful and blessed birthday! ❤️

29/07/2026

MAHALAGANG ANUNSYO | Hulyo 29, 2026

Ang Tanggapan ng Panlungsod na Agrikultor ay nananawagan sa mga sumusunod na indibidwal na hindi pa nakaka-claim ng kanilang 10-kg na bigas na para sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda.

Mangyaring sumadya lamang po sa Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex bukas, ika-30 ng Hulyo (Huwebes), 9:00 AM onwards, at siguraduhing may dalang pagkakakilanlan o ID.

Kung hindi po kayo makakarating, maaring magpadala ng authorization letter at photocopy ng inyong ID na may tatlong pirma sa isang representative.

*DISCLAIMER: Ang mga nakakuha na ng nasabing bigas during launching noong June 19, 2026 ay hindi na eligible na makakuha ng bigas.

Maraming salamat po!

17/07/2026

NANGYAYARI NGAYON | Hulyo 17, 2026

Bukas ngayong araw ang KADIWA Pop-Up Store dito lamang sa Santa Rosa City Hall Lobby B para sa mga mahal nating mamimili.

Tignan at tangkilikin ang sari-saring mga produkto tulad ng gulay at prutas, gatas, oyster mushroom, dried fish at iba pa, na hatid ng ating mga Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCA) mula sa iba't-ibang parte ng CALABARZON.

15/07/2026

Happy birthday Cat Cat Marcos 🥳🥳🥳 Blowout!!!!!

12/07/2026

MAHALAGANG PAALALA

❗️Ang gawain na ito ay PRE-REGISTRATION lamang. WALANG selling ng bigas at lalong WALANG distribution ng libreng bigas.❗️

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

❓️ Bakit kailangan magpa-register?
🔻 Upang mas mapabilis ang proseso ng transaksyon sa tuwing may Benteng Bigas Selling.

❓️ Saan magpapa-register?
🔻 Lobby, City Hall Building B JULY 13-16, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

❓️ Paano mag-register?
🔻 Pumunta sa venue sa alin man sa nakatakdang petsa at dalhin ang valid ID (Senior Citizen, PWD Solo Parent. 4Ps)

❓️ Paano pag hindi makakapunta dahil bedridden, matanda na. o hirap kumilos?
🔻 Maaaring ipadala sa representative ang inyong ID kasama ang AUTHORIZATION LETTER na may pirma o thumbmark (kung hindi nakakasulat/pirma)

09/07/2026

MAHALAGANG ANUNSYO | Hulyo 9, 2026

Para sa mas mabilis at episyenteng pagbili ng Benteng Bigas, ilulunsad ng City Government of Santa Rosa sa pamamagitan ng Office of the City Agriculturist, katulong ang Department of Agriculture - Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) ang BBMRS o Benteng Bigas Meron Na Masterlist Registry System.

Dahil dito, magkakaroon ng PRE-REGISTRATION para sa mga gustong bumili ng Benteng Bigas. (Note: wala pong bentahan ng bigas)

📅 Date: July 13-16, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Lobby, City Hall Building B

Ang maaari lamang magpa-rehistro ay ang sumusunod na sektor:
🧓 Senior Citizens
👨‍🦽 PWD
👩‍🍼 Solo Parents
🤝 4Ps Beneficiaries

Requirements:
✅ ORIGINAL na ID (ang photocopy o picture ay HINDI TATANGGAPIN)
✅ AUTHORIZATION LETTER, kung representative lamang ng ID holder ang pupunta

Maraming salamat po!

09/07/2026

𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 || COMMUNITY PLANTREE: FREE SEEDLINGS!

In celebration of the 22nd Cityhood Anniversary of the City of Santa Rosa, the City Government of Santa Rosa, through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), in partnership with DENR-PENRO Laguna, will conduct a one-day Free Seedling Distribution to promote environmental stewardship and encourage a greener, healthier, and more sustainable community.

Available Seedlings (3,100 total):
🌳 1,000 Kalamansi
🌳 1,000 Molave
🌳 500 Narra
🌳 600 Guyabano

📅 Date: July 9, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Location: Santa Rosa Environmental Testing Laboratory, Barangay Sinalhan

🌱 Open to all Santa Rosa residents. Maximum of three (3) seedlings per person, while supplies last.

Let's grow a greener Santa Rosa. See you there Rosanians!





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07/07/2026

Alam n'yo ba na ipinagdiriwang ngayong buwan ng Hulyo ang PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURISTS' MONTH?

Sa ilalim ng Proklamasyon Blg. 544, s. 2024, idineklara ito ng Malacañang bilang pagkilala sa mga Agriculturist sa Pilipinas, at sa kanilang dedikasyon at ambag sa pagsulong ng mga adbokasiya sa seguridad sa pagkain at inobasyon sa agrikultura.

Mabuhay ang mga agriculturists! 🌾

07/07/2026