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Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology

Member Since 2023
http://www.asscat.edu.ph
The Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT), located in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, is a public higher education institution established through Republic Act No. 7932. Tracing its roots to the Bunawan Agricultural High School, ASSCAT has evolved into a premier academic institution in the Caraga region, widely recognized for its strong specialization in agriculture and technology. As mandated, the college offers advanced education, professional training, and technical instruction in key fields such as agriculture, education, engineering, and related sciences. Guided by its vision to become a globally engaged institution for sustainable agriculture and innovation, ASSCAT is committed to providing quality and inclusive instruction, upholding excellence and ethical values, conducting dynamic research, and offering responsive community services that promote sustainable development.

The Institution is honored to be an accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider by the CPD Council of Agriculture under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and to have earned ISO 9001:2015 Certification. 100% of its degree programs have received Certificates of Program Compliance (COPC), and approximately 25% of its student population is enrolled in the College of Agriculture. Most of the faculty’s research efforts are centered on agriculture, with particular focus on areas such as soil science, smart agricultural engineering, and related innovations. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and agricultural development, ASSCAT continues to play a significant role in shaping a self-reliant and progressive society, serving as a catalyst for transformation in Agusan del Sur and the broader Caraga region through education, research, and public service.

Key Focus Areas

Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, Agribusiness, Agroforestry, Inland Fisheries Technology, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Soil Science, Smart farming, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and Extension Services

Notable Activities and Achievements

Flagship Programs and Research

Notable Research:

  • Implementation of the Program " SLAM/2023/146 Developing Soil Knowledge, Information and Capacity to Improve the Productivity and Sustainability of Key Cropping Systems in the Philippines.
  • Soil Nutrient Enhancement of Known High-valued crops for Food Sustainable Future and Climate Resilient Agriculture
  • Advancing Agri-tech Commercialization through the Development and Optimization of Small-Scale Machineries for Cacao

Extension Services:

  • Soybean Production Field Farmer School
  • Training Seminar on High Valued Spices Production and Utilization with Organic Concoction Application
  • Training on Bio Pesticides Preparation and Formulation using Various Agroforestry Botanical

Training Initiatives:

  • Sustainable Mulberry Farming: Techniques for Environment Stewardship
  • Training on Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) for AEW’s
  • Training on Bio-Pesticides Preparation and Formulation using various Agroforestry Botanicals

Collaborations and Partnerships

  • Commonwealth of Australia Represented by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Commissioned Organisation
    • Implementation of the program "Slam/2023/146 Developing Soil Knowledge, Information and Capacity to Improve the Productivity and sustainability of Key Cropping Systems in the Philippines
  • University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)
    • Conduct of research project entitled, “Paleoclimate Study on Underlying Dynamics of Precipitation Variability and Extremes: A Basis for Disaster Risk Management”
  • Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits, Inc. (ECOWEB)
    • Conduct of project entitled “Strengthening Resilience among Abaca Farming Families in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur through Sustainable Livelihoods and Transitioning to Green Technology”
  • DOST-Caraga
    • Implementation of Accelerating Food Research and Innovation in Caraga: Safeguarding Food Security and Safety through Technological Advancements of the Food Innovation Centers and Authorizing the College President to Sign the Necessary Documents for the Purpose
    • Development Of Innovative Sago Flour-Based Products for Food Industry Application
    • Development of High-Value Products from Indigenous Raw Materials through Water Retort Technology
  • DOST-PCAARRD
    • Establishment of the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) in Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) through the Raise Program
    • Field Verification of Innovative Technologies on Rubber Farming System
  • Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)
    • Research and Extension Collaboration Pertaining to Sericulture
  • DA Caraga
    • Moringa Processing Facility

Contact Details

Sarah M. Ravelo, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Agriculture
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Rodrigo L. Bongolan, Ph.D.

Faculty, Department of Agroforestry