Negros Occidental
Hog Raisers Agriculture Cooperative

Empowering local hog farmers through sustainable practices, shared resources, and cooperative growth, the Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Agriculture Cooperative supports its members with access to markets, training, and financial assistance to strengthen the province’s livestock industry.

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Be part of a growing community of empowered hog raisers. Sign up now and enjoy exclusive benefits!

What's Happening

What's New &
Upcoming Events

Stay informed with the latest updates, community activities, and important announcements from the Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Agriculture Cooperative. From training seminars and veterinary missions to feed distribution and livestock fairs, this is your go-to space for all the happenings that support and unite our local hog-raising community.

What’s New & Upcoming Events
Venue: Provincial Livestock Center, Bacolod City Learn proper biosecurity protocols and disease prevention methods with experts from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Feed Distribution & Member Assistance Day
Venue: Local Distribution Points (Talisay, Silay, and Bago) Registered members may claim discounted feeds and supplements. Bring your Coop ID and claim slip.
ASF-Free Certification Renewed
As of May 2025, Negros Occidental remains ASF-free! Strict checkpoints and farm protocols continue to protect our hog population.
New Partnership with UNAHCO
Our cooperative has partnered with UNAHCO to provide members with better access to quality veterinary products and feeds at special rates.
What's Happening

The Heart of Our Community

From small backyard raisers to experienced commercial farmers, each member contributes to our shared mission of building a stronger, more sustainable hog-raising community in Negros Occidental.

Rad Gutierrez

Rad Gutierrez

Vice President

Rad Gutierrez

Manager

The Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Agriculture Cooperative (NOHRAC)

A unified community of dedicated pig and hog farmers committed to sustainable and responsible livestock production in the province of Negros Occidental. Founded with the vision of uplifting local hog raisers, our cooperative empowers members through shared resources, technical training, access to quality feeds and veterinary services, and strong market linkage.

We work hand-in-hand with government agencies, private agribusinesses, and partner organizations to ensure that our members not only survive—but thrive—in a competitive and evolving agricultural landscape. Our mission is rooted in collaboration, food security, and improving the livelihoods of every small to medium-scale hog raiser we serve.

Whether you’re a backyard grower or a commercial farmer, NOHRAC is here to support you through community, innovation, and growth.

Our Programs

Our Commitment to the Community

Online Consultation

Free online consultation links backyard hog raisers with livestock experts, offering timely veterinary advice, disease prevention tips, and management training to improve herd health and livelihoods.

Short Trainings

Short trainings equip backyard hog raisers with practical skills on feeding, biosecurity, disease prevention, and waste management, boosting productivity, and community livelihoods.

Starter Piglet Grant

A starter piglet monthly grant provides qualified backyard hog raisers with healthy piglets, ensuring herd recovery, improved income, sustainable livestock production, and stronger rural livelihoods.

Our Partners

Government and
private Support

I sincerely thank you for your hard work and resilience. Backyard hog raising remains a vital pillar of our province’s food security and rural economy. I am aware of the challenges you have faced—particularly disease outbreaks and rising costs—but your perseverance ensures that families are fed and livelihoods are maintained.

 

Your provincial government stands with you. Through our swine industry recovery programs, we are distributing healthy breeder stocks, improving biosecurity, and extending technical and financial assistance to help you rebuild. I encourage you to follow strict animal health protocols, form associations or cooperatives to strengthen your voice, and take advantage of the support available. Together, we can restore and sustain a stronger, healthier hog-raising sector for Negros Occidental.

Gov. Eugenio “Bong” Lacson

Provincial Governor
Province of Negros Occidental

we also thank the following

Dr. Placeda Lemana

Provincial Veterinarian
Province of Negros Occidental

Dr. Placeda Lemana

Provincial Veterinarian
Province of Negros Occidental

Dr. Placeda Lemana

Provincial Veterinarian
Province of Negros Occidental