An on-campus learning village exposes youth to farming

agrimagDecember 22, 2020

By Pete Samonte Four years ago, the St. Paul College of San Rafael (SPCSR), a learning institution run by religious sisters, acquired a 5-hectare property ad... Read More...

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Agriculture Monthly inspired reader to start own farm; now first DOT-accredited farm tourism destination in Bohol

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 14, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Inspiration comes from everywhere. Whether it’s as small as a bee or as large as a picturesque landscape, something or someone... Read More...

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Prolific millennial farmer finds further success in inspiring viewers on social media, Part 2: Five tips on running a successful vlog

Yvette TanNovember 15, 2020

In part 1, we featured longtime farmer Reden Costales is also the man behind The Agrillenial channel on YouTube. Now, in his own words, he shares tips on runnin... Read More...

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Prolific millennial farmer finds further success in inspiring viewers on social media, Part 1: from farmer to agriculture influencer

Yvette TanNovember 15, 2020

We often hear that children of farmers don’t want to follow in their parents’ footsteps because there is no money in agriculture. In the case of Reden Mark F. C... Read More...

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Farmers’ daughter develops a farm resort that earns profit and preserves the environment

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 13, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  People sometimes have the false notion that farmers would not wish for their children to follow in their footsteps, or that th... Read More...

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Prescription for wellness led brothers to start farming

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 12, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Gardening or farming has been recognized by the scientific community as an activity that may have the ability to reduce stress ... Read More...

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Retired corporate worker is now a full-time farmer

Vina MedenillaSeptember 19, 2020

By Vina Medenilla A lot of people become farmers in retirement. One of them is Thelma Murillo, a retiree who is now a full-time farmer after working in the c... Read More...

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A remote forest farm in Rizal boasts of an all-natural and authentic farm experience, part 2

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 11, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Vaikuntha Forest Farm in Tanay, Rizal is a farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains. It offers its guests an all natural alb... Read More...

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A remote forest farm in Rizal boasts of an all-natural and authentic farm experience, part 1

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 11, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In Hinduism, Vaikuntha is the name of the celestial abode of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of the religion who is responsi... Read More...

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Family farm is also a tree sanctuary and a home for rescued Taal horses

Yvette TanSeptember 6, 2020

Sometimes, a farm isn’t just a place where crops grow. Sometimes, it can be a place of conservation and rejuvenation. Artana Farm & Eco-Sanctuary is one ... Read More...

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A mango orchard in Bulacan is now a leisure family farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 2, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Having a safe space to get away to is important for people who experience physical as well as mental pressure from the demands... Read More...

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Displaced events professional turns to farming after the closure of his business

Vina MedenillaAugust 25, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Since COVID-19 has put face-to-face gatherings to a halt, the events industry has continuously been suffering from the effects of the crisi... Read More...

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Agriculture sustains farm tourism site in Leyte

Marie Tonette MarticioAugust 24, 2020

By Marie Tonette Marticio TACLOBAN City – A farm school and budding tourist destination situated in an upstream village in Jaro, Leyte has proved that agricu... Read More...

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Family rest house is now open an agritourism site that offers a taste of ‘real Filipino charm’

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 24, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Almost every Filipino dreams of someday retiring into farming where they can relax in close proximity to nature, feel satisfie... Read More...

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This interior designer is also a weekend farmer

Vina MedenillaAugust 18, 2020

by Vina Medenilla You would think that individuals with stable and good career paths would only stick to their jobs and would still feel safe enough not to w... Read More...

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DA, DOT to further boost farm tourism

agrimagAugust 14, 2020

By Rita dela Cruz, DA StratComms The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to strengthen its ties with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to support the reco... Read More...

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A dragon fruit farm that started from a hobby is now a budding farm tourism site, part 2

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 14, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  KC Dragon Fruit Farm (KCDF Farm) is a three-hectare farm in Lemery, Panay, Iloilo which began from a local’s hobby of planting... Read More...

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A dragon fruit farm that started from a hobby is now a budding farm tourism site, part 1

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 14, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Hobbies are a great way to pass the time since these keep a person entertained while also honing a skill such as logic, creati... Read More...

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A farm stands strong after the Taal volcano eruption and now, amid a health crisis

Vina MedenillaAugust 11, 2020

by Vina Medenilla   After the death of a loved one, Michael Maranan, President and CEO of Taal Mananan’s Farmville, realized the importance of producing f... Read More...

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An agritourism site fosters sustainable agriculture to strengthen communities

Vina MedenillaAugust 8, 2020

by Vina Medenilla After 14 years of abandonment, a family-owned land in Pampanga was redeveloped by a couple as a way of giving honor to their late father. T... Read More...

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