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Harvest of Healing: A Nurse’s Journey from Caregiver to Rice Farmer

From Healing Hands to Healing Soil

Mr. Eligio Vera Cruz’s journey from a dedicated nurse in Norway to a passionate rice and organic farmer in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija is a remarkable example of compassion transcending professions. After retiring from a career focused on healing people, Mr. Vera Cruz turned his nurturing

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From Circuits to Crops: An Engineer's Cultivation of Modern Agriculture

From Electronics to Farming

Maurice Padiernos is a visionary farm owner of HappyHarvest Agricultural Learning Center and Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) Cooperator from Gapan, Nueva Ecija. His story is about a big change from working with electronics in the United States to planting rice back home in the

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Nestled in the heart of Pura, Tarlac, The Rural Improvement Club (RIC) has been a pillar of empowerment and community development since its establishment in 1980. What started as a small initiative has grown into a thriving organization, bringing together women – retirees, working mothers, and aspiring entrepreneurs – who are eager to learn and improve their livelihoods.

Women make up

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THE REALIZATION

After a heartbreaking loss of Mr. Emmanuel Bundoc through the death of his parents, he decided to venture into organic agriculture and farming. This led to Emman started prioritizing the health of his family through producing healthy rice. He thought that all the produce in their farm was contaminated by chemicals that affected the health of his family.

“After ko minana

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With every seed sown and every harvest reaped, joy blooms in the peaceful fields of organic farming. Through organic practices, a single farmer can contribute to the development of a more resilient and sustainable agriculture for generations to come.

The Sprouting Start

Coming from a family with a strict food diet, Mrs. Jocelyn “Joy” Dariagan Reyes yearns to consume healthy food. With

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As someone who grew up in a family of farmers, Jocelyn “Joy” D. Reyes knew the hardships and significance of being a farmer which was the reason that inspired her to continue farming. It was her husband’s family that motivated her to engage in organic farming.

Organic farming produces sustainable food that is good for the body and for the environment. Because of this, she committed to

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Most often, people see retirement as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. But for some, it is a way of reinvention and exploring things that are different from what they are used to do. Mr. Danilo S. Dionisio, called by many as “Mang Danny,” the owner of Mang Danny’s Organic and Natural Farm is one of those people who found new hobbies far from what he usually does.

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In the landscape of Paombong, Bulacan, Mr. Danilo Dionisio’s journey from overseas work to aqua and livestock farming symbolizes the resilience of the Filipino spirit. As a former OFW, his retirement plan has blossomed into a commitment to sustainable agriculture as he embraces the principles of natural farming, harvesting not just crops but a legacy of environmental responsibility.

Humble

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Despite being a retired provincial agriculturist, Ms. Imelda Inieto, 68 years old, is still striving to inspire her co-farmers through training activities that they can use to upscale not just the profit of her students and co-farmers, but also their mindset and efficient practices in farming using new and efficient technologies.

SOWING THE SEEDS OF CHANGE

After retiring as the

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Digitalization has advanced more rapidly than any innovation throughout our history. These advances are transforming our societies. Everyone can reap the benefits of digital technologies for our agricultural sector. This digitalization has changed the labor force and is beneficial to most farmers and it requires understanding and acceptance.

Owner’s Perspective
Learnings may somewhat be a

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