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Sa mata ng marami, ang pagiging magsasaka ay isang hamon na tila hindi matatawaran—isang buhay na puno ng pagod, init ng araw, at pagsisikap. Subalit para kay Ginoong Samuel B. Mercado, 62 taong gulang mula sa Barangay Maasin, Mangaldan, Pangasinan, ang pagsasaka ay higit pa sa hanapbuhay. Ito ay kanyang misyon, adhikain, at isang layunin para sa kapwa at bayan.

Buhay na Binalikan para sa

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The Department of Agriculture- Agricultural Training Institute—Regional Training Center 1 (DA-ATI-RTC 1), in collaboration with the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC), held the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension (AFE) Stakeholders Forum and Techno Gabay Program (TGP) Summit at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan on October

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Santa Barbara, Pangasinan - The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I) completed its Digital Farmers Program (DFP) Farm Connect activities from August 15 to August 30, 2024. These activities were carried out at various Corporate Farming Sites in San Carlos City, Calasiao, and Manaoag, Pangasinan, and extended to Agoo, La Union

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Sakahang Pamana sa Ika-apat na Henerasyon

Sa puso ng Balungao, Pangasinan, matatagpuan ang Balungao Integrated Farm (BIF), isang pag-aari ng pamilya na nagpatuloy sa loob ng apat na henerasyon. Ang kasalukuyang tagapamahala, si G. Christian “Bogs” Peralta, ay isang kabataang nagtapos sa Political Science sa De La Salle University, ngunit piniling magbalik sa kanilang pamana ng

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The story of the Hacienda Quinitio Integrated Farm of Infanta, Pangasinan, owned and operated by Lyndon and Evelyn, is a notable story of enthusiasm, innovation, and community spirit. Their journey began in July 2019 upon their retirement from Japan as government scholars, when they decided to transform their inherited 10-hectare hilltop forest into an agricultural land area.

Forest to farm

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Rullamas Farm, located at Sta. Rita West, Aringay, La Union, lies a remarkable story of resilience and transformation., The farm is owned by Mr. Federico Rullamas, and currently managed by his second child, Sheryl. Federico, with 45 years of farming experience, has seen his 1.8-hectare farm progress into a certified Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA), inspiring not just his family but the

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A standard of agricultural innovation and community empowerment—the V&G Integrated Learning Farm, located at Brgy. Barong, Dingras, Ilocos Norte managed and owned by Mr. Marc Cruz is a symbol of resilience and progress in an ever-changing society.

 

A Diverse Approach to Farming

The farm's approach is as diverse as its offerings. During the wet season, it dedicates its

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Carmelita Cabradilla Abnasan, once a dedicated midwife from 2009 to 2021, now continues on a journey in farming since 2014, making it her primary focus after retirement from being a midwife. Alongside her husband Dominador, they proudly named their farm Cardom’s Fruit Farm – located in Adams, Ilocos Norte. The farm focuses on wine-making and fruit trees planting. The farm also emphasizes their

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Vir-Hills Farm is currently operated by its owner, Ms. Precious Jamorabon. She is originally from Brgy. Ablan, Burgos, Ilocos Norte, but her farm is situated in Brgy. Saoit, which is an intersection to where their family resides. The farm was named ‘Vir-Hills Farm’, after her father-in-law Virgilio, the rightful owner of the land, and the hilly terrain it occupied. In 2015, she ventured into

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"Women are phenomenal," a bold phrase that expresses the multiplicity of capabilities of every woman, and Dr. Josephine K. Aben is one of its living pieces of evidence. So, as we wrap up our amazing celebration of 2023 Women's Month, here's an uplifting story from the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I).

Aside from being a strong mother of one, Dr

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