Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, May 2017 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 64 P-ISSN 2350-7756 | E-ISSN 2350-8442 | www.apjmr.com Selected Organic Agricultural Organizations’ Social Networks in the Promotion of Organic Agriculture in Quezon Province, Philippines i Rowena P. de Guzman 1 , Gloria Luz M. Nelson 2 , Girlie Nora A. Abrigo 3 , and Rowena DT. Baconguis 4 1-3 Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences; 4 Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines, 4031 rpdeguzman2@up.edu.ph 1 , gmnelson@up.edu.ph 2 , gaabrigo@up.edu.ph, 3 , rdbaconguis@up.edu.ph 4 Date Received: December 20, 2016; Date Revised: April 11, 2017 Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 5 No.2, 64-76 May 2017 P-ISSN 2350-7756 E-ISSN 2350-8442 www.apjmr.com Abstract –Using the relational approach to network analysis (SNA), this explored the importance of interlocking organizations, rather than the organization alone, that can facilitate the promotion of organic agriculture in Quezon Province. This study sought to answer these objectives: identify organizations’ underlying capacity that contribute to the achievement of their goals; characterize the social network formed by organizations; and identify the bases of their interaction. The five organic agricultural organizations were selected based on the criteria that members are practicing organic agriculture and they have been existing for at least five years. A total of 11 key informant interviews were conducted with the officers and staff of the five organic agricultural organizations in Quezon Province. Review of organizational documents was also conducted to complement the interviews. UCINET 6.528 was used to characterize the social networks and generate graphs for network visualization. The different organic agricultural organizations were established even before the promotion of organic agriculture. Though hierarchical in nature, responsibilities and decision making power were shared among members which fostered bottom-up and collaborative approach. Social networks were formed by establishing linkages either initiated by the organization or mandated under the program to enhance capacity building, to gain access to information and resources, and to seek cooperation. Being part of a social network helps enhancing organizational capacity, an imperative in achieving organizational goals, making them an important agents of program implementation. Hence, social network can facilitate more the delivery of services and disseminate information to a large extent. Keywords –organic agriculture, organizational capacity, social network analysis, UCINET. INTRODUCTION Organization is a “social system” oriented to the attainment of a specific goal which contributes to the function of the society [1]. Most studies on organizations have only been carried out focusing on the different factors contributing to the success of the organization. Organizations are influential since day-to- day activities are organizational-centered. Even the production and consumption are organizational enterprises. Strengthening agricultural organizations and promoting organic agriculture have received increasing attention in the Philippines especially after the declaration of Republic Act 10068 also known as the “Organic Agriculture Act of 2010”. This aims to enrich soil fertility and eventually to increase farm productivity. However, organizations alone cannot achieve these goals on its own. There is a need for a collective understanding of the goals of the programs among different organizations for the successful promotion of organic agriculture. There is a need to establish linkages and networks among organizations engaging in organic agriculture because this will facilitate coordination of organic agricultural programs [2]. This study intends to gain understanding of how organizations and formation of social networks facilitate the promotion of organic agriculture in Quezon Province. This study may provide insights on the patterns and status of relationships among