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Registered nurse turned agripreneur, now a successful owner of coco-based skin & hair care products

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 17:09

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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Bukidnon young farmer self-supports study through hydroponics

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 13:43

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

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Flickers of Hope: Twinkle’s Story of Diligence, Determination, and Optimism

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 11:33

Laser-focused. She intends to keep her hopes and dreams clear-cut and ablaze as she journeys toward realizing her and her family’s aspirations. This farmer’s first-born daughter is also an aspiring athlete, in addition to being a young farmer-agripreneur who helps establish CanDI Goodies, the Bacus family’s home-baked goodies venture.

 

Fostering potentials

Christiannelle “Twinkle” Cruz

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Award-winning Misamis Oriental agripreneur makes a mark in Agriculture

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 15:39

In front of a mirror beside the aging television set, Maydene meticulously applies the final touches to her make-up, radiating elegance in her borrowed white formal dress. Today, she is set to receive a prestigious provincial award for her business proposal for Demesana Diversified Vegetable Farm. The farm is a 1-hectare diversified production area located in San Simon, Cagayan de Oro City

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Young rice farmer in Quezon, Bukidnon harnesses drone tech, hopes to bolster rice productivity in their community

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:19

Considered as the Rice Granary of Quezon, Bukidnon, Barangay Paitan is home to a young rice farmer who is committed to using and implementing agricultural innovations and technologies to contribute to the country's goal of food security and sufficiency. At 21 years old, Peter Emmanuel Balmores Berong of Balmores Diversified Integrated Farm is introducing a modern approach to rice farming in his

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Sowing the Seeds of a New Life: A Young Coconut Farmer's Inspiring Journey from Struggle to Success

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 14:08

Kadingilan, BUKIDNON---"I am very inspired today and in love," said 28-year-old coconut farmer Val Niño Años Batistil from Pay-as, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, as he embarked on his fruitful and productive journey in agriculture.

Born to a hardworking farmer and a teacher, Val Niño's early life was marked by a carefree spirit, and he soon found himself on a darker path, consumed by the vices of

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Bukidnon young farmer sets shining example of brilliance in Beekeeping and Academic Excellence

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:44

In Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, a remarkable young woman named Amara Fumero Valle is making waves in beekeeping and the academe. At just 17 years old, Amara has already proven herself to be an effective multi-tasker and achiever, seamlessly balancing her responsibilities on the family's bee farm Aval’s Apiary Products and Services with her exceptional academic achievements.

 

Amara's Passion

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5 Reasons to try and patronize Jimenez's Heritage Chocolate Bars

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 14:25

I recently had the pleasure of trying Jimenez's Heritage Chocolate Bars during our Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) Assessment and Farmers Forum, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. This delightful treat is a satisfying indulgence. The rich, velvety chocolate enhanced by the creamy milk created a perfect harmony of milk-chocolatey and nutty flavors. The sweetness is well-balanced, and

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Farewell to Mael: A Dedicated Budget Officer Embarks on a New Journey

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 09:23

In the fast-paced world of budget management and financial planning, some individuals stand out not only for their expertise but also for their unwavering dedication. Mael, after an almost 10-year impressive career as a budget officer and planning officer, is bidding farewell to his role and embracing a new challenge. As he embarks on this new chapter in his professional life, it's important to

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Farm Business School Takes Off in Opol, Misamis Oriental

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 09:29

In a region where agriculture is the lifeblood of many communities, the establishment of a Farm Business School (FBS) in Opol, Misamis Oriental has brought new hope and opportunities for aspiring farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. Unmindful of the absence of air-conditioned rooms, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Opol, Misamis Oriental, has taken a bold step to nurture and educate their farming

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