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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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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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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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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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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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This was the manifestation of Dannica Jane Ellen Partoza, as she followed the steps of her mother in agriculture. She is the daughter of Helen Alguso, owner of DJE’s Farm, a certified learning site operator of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center in Region-X (ATI-RTC X) located at Sto. Niño, Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

As a daughter of a farmer, Dannica’s interest in

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No matter where you go time has its way to get you home.

Such instance is what happened to Windolyn Janice D. Navales, daughter of Sergio Navales, owner of SN Farmer, a certified learning site of ATI located at Simpak, Lala, Lanao del Norte.

During her younger years, she grew up helping and observing her father in the field with an unknown desire to get involve in agriculture and no

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“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they are yours, if they don’t, they never were,”. Her mom believes in this popular saying by Richard Bach, that is why she allowed her only girl, Queenie Notario to fly from her nest and seek for her fortune abroad.  

Mom’s Dream

Still, she called their farm Queensland, a testament of her love and hope that Queenie would one

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Barangay Minalwang, Claveria, Misamis Oriental---The old proverb “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” could not be truer during our recent climb in Claveria, Misamis Oriental for a 2-day extension and farm immersion led by GreenMinds Incorporated and with volunteer farmer partners of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional

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Since being hailed as the winner and the most innovative trail mix in the first National Processed Fruits and Nuts (PFN) Trail Mix Competition, during the 2023 National Food Fair at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on July 13 this year, online orders came in and the curiosity among patrons is further piqued to have a taste and experience of this award-winning superfood snack.

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