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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF FIGURES v
LIST OF PLATES vi
LIST OF TABLES vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT viii
DEDICATION ix

Chapter

I INTRODUCTION

The Problem and Its Background 1

Objectives of the Study 4
Significance of the Study 5
Scope and Limitations of the Study 7
Definition of Terms 7

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature and Studies 12

III METHODOLOGY

Locale of the Study 34

Research Design 37
Sampling Technique 38
Key Informants/ Population 39
Data Gathering Procedure 39
Analytical Tool 40
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IV Results and Discussion

Socio-demographic Profile of the Respondents 41

Existing Agricultural Resources in
Barangay Cablangan 43
Conservation Measures Initiated by the
Various Sectors and Groups 45

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary 53
Conclusions 55
Recommendations 58

LITERATURE CITED

APPENDICES

A. Certification
B. Interview Guide
C. Letter of Permission
D. Photo Documentation
E. Curriculum Vitae
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Map of Northern Samar Showing Mondragon 36

2 Showing the Three Sampling Station 35
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LIST OF PLATES

Table Page

1 Interviews in Barangay Cablangan 72

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LIST OF TABLES

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1 Socio-demographic Profile 41
2 Existing Agricultural Resources 43
3.1 Used of Sustainable Cultivation 45
3.2 Agricultural Subsidy 48
3.3 Farmer's Education and Trainings 50