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Jayson Aduana, a young farmer from Jaro, Leyte, has been involved in various 4-H activities in their humble municipality. However, Jayson found himself on an unexpected journey—one that took him from the familiar rhythms of rural life to the high-tech, precision-driven farms of Taiwan. His decision to join the FYFIPT Batch 3 Internship Program wasn’t just a leap towards professional

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Opportunities are like sunrise: if you wait too long, you might miss them. That is why seize them while they shine. In the case of Ernesto Pebte Molero Jr., a young farmer from Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, seizing a once in a lifetime opportunity changed his view on agriculture. Ernesto was one of the young farmers selected for the Filipino Young Farmer Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT)

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From the picturesque town of Brgy. Pomponan, Baybay City, Leyte, 27-year-old Val Vincent Martinez took on a challenge that would significantly shape his future. As a participant in the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan, Val spent 11 months immersing himself in the world of innovative agricultural practices. What he gained from this experience was more than just technical

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A Gateway to Opportunity

In the Philippines, where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, the future of the sector lies in the hands of the next generation. Recognizing this, the EAsY Agri Program was established as a college scholarship grant aimed at supporting the children of smallholder farmers and fishers who have a passion for agriculture. This initiative offers them equal

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In the small neighborhood in Brgy. Bonifacio Allen, Northern Samar, a young man named Erick P. Bugtong set out on a journey that would give a lasting impact to his life. At just 24 years old, Erick was one of the chosen young farmers to represent his region in the prestigious Filipino Young Farmer Internship Program in Taiwan. This opportunity wasn't just about learning new agricultural

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For most daughters, their fathers are the wisest men in the world. As Ms. Leonila Troyo Cajes have followed in her father’s footsteps, it is a testament to her belief in her father’s legacy. 

A daughter’s inspiration

The farm was realized by Ms. Leonila Troyo Cajes’ tireless dedication and vision, carrying forward her father’s legacy in agriculture while enriching the community with modern

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“It was a great experience!”, said Bary, a 23-year old young farmer, when asked about his experience during the Young Filipino Farmers’ Training Program in Japan (YFFTPJ). Bary U. Carcahente qualified for the training program after passing the National examination at the ATI Central Office. Since its implementation in 1986, the Young Filipino Farmers Training Program in Japan (YFFTPJ) has been

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The roads to Happy Farm in Macrohon, Southern Leyte gave life to the proverbial belief that finding happiness is not easy. To share the story of the farm meant traversing the narrow and winding roads which lead to a quaint barangay in a valley behind Mt. Tangub, just where could “happiness” be. Upon reaching the barangay, one still has to walk a few meters more before witnessing for himself what

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Adults should be the ones to make the world a better place to live in but time has come to actually bank on a child’s innate curiosity and creativity to secure the future.
The problem on food security and malnutrition leave children as the most vulnerable members of society. What’s amazing in this fight however is that no matter how vulnerable children are, with the help of grown-ups, they

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There is nothing as powerful as people learning from each other. Coming together to acquire lessons from other agripreneurs’ best practices definitely raises sharing to a whole new level of awesomeness. This was the case as Eastern Visayas FITS implementers visited four of CALABARZON’s best farm tourism sites.

KITS: Lakbay-Alay
The strategy, although very powerful, is nothing new. Knowledge

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