ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research paper would not be possible without the help of other people. In this regard,

the researchers would like to extend their gratitude to the following people who helped them

through the unpretentious means they could.

First of all, the researchers would like to convey their deepest appreciation to our

Almighty God, for giving them the strength, wisdom and knowledge that they needed from the

beginning until the end of the activity.

To the researchers’ families for providing them financial and moral support and for

guiding them in every path they take in life.

To Ma’am Winnie D.C. Villanueva, the college dean, for constantly bearing and

supporting every activity of the students,

To Sir John Bertrand C. Gatchalian, the researchers’ instructor, for yielding them a

further assistance and supervision,

To the agricultural SMEs here in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija who gave their

time and were really patient and kind in answering the questions the researchers were asking

them and truthfully giving their suggestions and comments in mind,

To all group members who have done their part well, who truthfully assisted and was

with each other from the beginning and up to the end of this research paper,

To the researchers’ friends and classmates who never failed to cheer on and put a smile

on their faces whenever they are at the verge of breaking down,

 And to those who were not mentioned but who had helped them in the smallest way they

could, the researchers really want to extend their deepest gratitude to all of you…