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Determined. Resilient. Innovative.

These three words best describe Sherwin G. Sintaon, a young farmer from Lantapan, Bukidnon, who turned his family’s agricultural misfortunes into a remarkable success story. Just like chili, combined with different ingredients to create a rich and intricate flavor, Sherwin’s journey into agripreneurship is not just a tale of determination but also a testament

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En route to Abalde’s Grapes Farm, a verdant gem high up from the shorelines and the sole ATI-certified Learning Site for Agriculture in the alluring coastal Municipality of Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, and while battling dust and the glaring heat of the afternoon sun, the tricycle driver curiously asked whether our center has ever grown its own grapes. It was unfortunate to inform him that we had

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“Despite having the confidence that I would meet the requirements, I still doubted myself if I would make it… But you know, prayers do work.”

Kelly Jane P. Sudario, or simply Kelly, grew up in the outskirts of Kalilangan, a municipality in the Province of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao. Farming was their primary source of livelihood. Her father, along with her grandparents, are farmers

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How a post on ATI Northern Mindanao's official Facebook page changed the story of a dreamer who became an EAsY Agri scholar, graduated Cum Laude, and is now a licensed agriculturist

by: Maria Merjure V. Apao

Grit, perseverance, and passion, despite poverty, are key ingredients to achieving one’s dreams. For Licensed Agriculturist Junnard S. Coronel, however, there was an additional

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While our connection with food is often associated with meat, fish, and plants, bees play a crucial role in producing a significant portion of the food we consume. A substantial amount of our diet is derived from plants that require pollination, leading to the production of fruits, grains, and other essential crops.

In Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, there is a thriving bee farm that evolved from two

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When most of the younger generation opt for careers in IT, medical fields, or engineering and prefer to work overseas, Dave Q. Arabes chose farming and extension work. Dave has always been passionate about tilling the soil, raising farm animals, and everything related to agriculture. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Education at the University of Science and

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If you happen to have a vegetable salad drizzled with the sweet undertone and tangy taste of Alomah’s vinaigrette, chances are you have enjoyed Dave’s “experiment”. Well, not entirely, but a complement to his parent’s early kitchen creations. Although Grace and Benjohn started with the original flavors, Dave came up with the spicy salad dressings and variants powered by the health benefits of

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“I grew up not being the center of attention, my family did not support my decisions in life. I am not a degree holder and was considered a family burden," lamented a young farmer named Roel B. Omega. At 29, Roel turned this pain into motivation, fueling his dream to become a successful farmer, and to establish a thriving farm.

Roel, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Diodoro Omega from Aloran

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She is a registered nurse who has been working as a company nurse in Cebu City. While she found fulfillment in caring for her patients, she always had a thing for natural living and simple living in the countryside. One day, she decided to take a leap of faith and left her nursing career behind to pursue her dream of becoming an agripreneur.

From Nursing to Farming

Regina Mae Rizon, also

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Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first, but what happens when that parent, the one you thought would be your first and biggest supporter, is nowhere to be found?

Dexter Donn Alingay, a young farmer from Kadingilan, Bukidnon, overcame a challenging childhood to become a successful agripreneur through hydroponic farming.

Loss and Struggle

Bo

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