Benguet is not only a tourist spot. With its humid temperature and mountainous location, it is also an ideal place for growing flowers and vegetables. Its governor; Nestor B. Fongwan, has always kept this in mind that’s why he sees to it that his administration underscores the improvement of agriculture for this is still the main source of livelihood in the province.
“The economy of Benguet is anchored to agriculture. Although the province has also wealth in mining, agriculture presents more opportunities to people,” Gov. Fongwan said.
On the average, around one million kilograms of vegetables are traded everyday and 5,000 people benefit from the trading. “That is why when agriculture collapses, the economy [also goes down],” he adds.
