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Blake’s Journey from Rooftop to an Agritourism Techno Farm

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 17:03

The intricate leaves in shades of green and purplish red, tucked in small cups and lined perfectly with a continuous water system, are a sight to behold inside Blake’s greenhouse. 

Blake’s Agritourism Techno Farm traces back its humble beginnings in 2022, within the four corners of the family’s rooftop in Brgy. San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. 

“We started as Blake’s Hydrofarm. It

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Dedicated and Driven: A Big-Hearted Man of Bold Initiatives

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 14:11

“Mahalin mo lang ang trabaho mo”, this is what Jeffrey Del Rosario, would often say when asked about his secret in staying happy and content at work. Jeff, as his colleagues and co-workers fondly call him, is an Agricultural Technologist designated as Livestock Coordinator of Narra, Palawan. His co-workers described him as a jolly person who is deeply passionate and fully dedicated to his

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From Weaners to Winners: Coconut Farmers’ Coop Ventures into Hog Farming Amidst ASF

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:59

“A successful cooperative must be adaptable. It has to keep improving and creating to address the needs of its members and the community,” Reynaldo Malaluan shared as he walked down memory lane about the cooperative he founded 25 years ago. 

Driven by his passion for helping and uplifting the livelihood of coconut farmers in his barangay, Malaluan founded the Bongabong Coconut Farmer’s

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Driven with Passion, Thriving with Purpose

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:23

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for human masters - a verse from the book of Colossians Krist Joseph Cadlaon lives upon.  Living by this principle, Krist, a resident of Brooke’s Point Palawan believes that he exists because he has a mission to fulfill, a purpose that is far greater than he could imagine. Currently working at the Municipal

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Roots of Resilience: How Feljun M. Maestro Transformed Passion into Farming Success

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 13:34

No matter what you have achieved, you won’t find true success unless you follow your passion. You also need to seek help from others to succeed. 

This is what Feljun M. Maestro wants to prove: success can be achieved not just through education but by loving what you do. At just 30 years old, he set out to affirm that true success is rooted in passion for one's work. Hailing from Barangay

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From Wandering to Farming: How a Certified Tourism Professional turned Farmer Extensionist

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 07:42

Born on August 16, 1992, Ms. Azzil Vancere M. Cantos is a 31-year-old Farm Administrator of the Revitalizing Agri-Tourism Vocational Training Center, a farm ray of hope and innovation located in Barangay Proper Bansud, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro.

As the eldest among her five siblings, she shoulders the weight of responsibility with grace and determination. It is through her strong dedication

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Kwentong Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Farming ni G. Gabutero

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 13:53

Sa kasalukuyang panahon kung saan mataas ang presyo ng mga commercial feeds, isang napakahalagang aspeto ng pagsasaka ang pagsusuri at paghahanap ng alternatibong paraan ng pagpapakain ng hayop na nagtataglay pa rin ng masusing pangagalaga sa kalikasan.

Kilala si G. Nelson B. Gabutero Sr., cooperator ng Gabutero Organic Farm, hindi lamang bilang isang matagumpay na magsasaka kundi bilang

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May malaking FUTURE sa AGRICULTURE!

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:34

Photo by Reynante Agustin

"May malaking FUTURE sa AGRICULTURE!" Ito ang mensaheng palaging ipinaparating ni Reynante “Reynan” Agustin ng Agustin’s Farm sa kanyang mga nakakasalamuha at sa mga bumibisita sa kanyang farm sa Abra de Ilog, Occidentla Mindoro. Sa edad niyang 43 taong gulang, masasabi niyang kahit papaano ay napapatunayan na niya ito.

Si Reynan ay lumaki at payak na namuhay sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaka

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Doing Business with a Heart: Susi sa Tagumpay ng Yamang Bukid Farm

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 11:32

Sa liblib at bulubunduking lugar sa Brgy. Bacungan sa Siyudad ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan matatagpuan ang Yamang Bukid Farm, isa sa mga matatagumpay na Farm at School for Practical Agriculture sa rehiyon ng MIMAROPA. Ang Yamang Bukid ay nagsimula sa Baguio City kung saan ang pangunahing produkto na kanilang binibenta at pinagyayaman ay ang luyang dilaw o turmeric. Dahil sa napagtanto nila ang

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Denia G. Señorin: Turning Vision into Reality

Wed, 04/13/2022 - 11:31

Denia G. Señorin believes in “flexibility” and “trust”. These words applied to her when she organized the integrated community garden at Brgy. Dangay, Elementary School, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro.

Starting with the basics

Denia is a teacher by profession. However, she started her calling in farming in 2015 when they started developing their farm. “It was seven years ago when my family started

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