Mushroom Technology: Sustainable Livelihood Opportunity for Recoletos Social Outreach - Handumanan

Abstract

Sustainability of livelihood has become a challenge faced by many unemployed individuals as adverse effects of climate change have taken a toll on humans’ daily life. Mushroom has been proven to be resilient to climate change and is a potential source of revenue. Introducing mushroom technology to a community as a potential sustainable livelihood is a way of addressing economic and climate issues. This descriptive study sought to know the extent of awareness of beneficiaries regarding climate change, technology transfer, and government services focusing on climate change. Also, major concepts shared by the beneficiaries regarding climate change and mushroom technology were identified. Focus group discussions and survey questionnaires were utilized in gathering the needed data. Results showed that the respondents are very aware of climate change, technology transfer, mushrooms, and government services concerning climate change. Nevertheless, despite being aware of mushrooms, results reveal that the respondents are not really aware of mushroom growing and processing and are willing to engage in this possible livelihood opportunity.