Detours led to fruitful, purposeful path in agriculture: J&M FREE RANGE CHICKEN “Often what may appear as a detour in life is actually the most direct and empowering path to your destination.”—James Arthur Ray Growing up, 27-year-old Young Farmers Challenge Fund (YFCF) Regional Level awardee Monalisa G. Balon of Daet, Camarines Norte nourished her dream continue reading : Detours led to fruitful, purposeful path in agriculture: J&M FREE RANGE CHICKEN
Cultivating mushrooms, cultivating oneself: JOLO MUSHROOM DELIGHTS
Cultivating mushrooms, cultivating oneself: JOLO MUSHROOM DELIGHTS Mushrooms are now gaining popularity among Filipino agripreneurs. With the booming interest comes the demand for mushroom dishes and delicacies. The Caraga Administrative Region is no exception as Jolo Mushroom Delights bravely works its way to winning the palates of the Filipino people. Starting small The son of continue reading : Cultivating mushrooms, cultivating oneself: JOLO MUSHROOM DELIGHTS
Creating a legacy of her own: SWINE PRODUCTION
Creating a legacy of her own: SWINE PRODUCTION Kimberly M. Bajade was born on August 8, 1997 and was raised in the farming community of Barangay Maibo, Tantangan, South Cotabato. Life was not easy for Bajade as poverty pushed her hardworking parents to go abroad and left her in the care of her grandparents. After continue reading : Creating a legacy of her own: SWINE PRODUCTION
INM and IPM as integral components in diversified farming: LOLA CILA’S INTEGRATED FARM
INM and IPM as integral components in diversified farming: LOLA CILA’S INTEGRATED FARM Gregorio D. Daga, Jr. is a 30-year-old agripreneur from Palo, Leyte. He graduated from the Visayas State University (VSU) with a degree in Agriculture. Being an agriculture graduate exposed him to different kinds of farming systems, which made him even more interested continue reading : INM and IPM as integral components in diversified farming: LOLA CILA’S INTEGRATED FARM
Changing farmers’ lives from bitter to better: CACAO PROCESSING
Changing farmers’ lives from bitter to better: CACAO PROCESSING From the humble barangay of Sta. Ana, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, a young agripreneur is making a step toward changing the lives of cacao farmers in the area. Coming from experience Gretchen G. Raiz, an agricultural technician from the Municipal Agriculture Office of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, devotes continue reading : Changing farmers’ lives from bitter to better: CACAO PROCESSING
The best thing that has ever happened: BEST-JOC INTEGRATED FARM
The best thing that has ever happened: BEST-JOC INTEGRATED FARM Farming is one of the primary sources of income in Asturias, Cebu. Its flat lands, good soil quality, and even rainfall distribution make the place ideal for raising crops and other agricultural products. Julian O. Cumad, a 29-year-old agripreneur from Poblacion, Asturias, Cebu, established his continue reading : The best thing that has ever happened: BEST-JOC INTEGRATED FARM