More than 200 farmers from Bukidnon and Agusan del Norte provinces in Mindanao have successfully completed the SM Foundation's Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture program. The graduation ceremonies were held simultaneously last Sept. 27, 2024 in two locations: Talakag, Bukidnon and Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte. This dual celebration marked the culmination of the farmers' journey through a 14-week intensive training program focused on sustainable agricultural practices.
MindanaoToday.com | Over 200 farmers graduate from SM Foundation modern agri training in Mindanao
More than 200 farmers from Bukidnon and Agusan del Norte provinces in Mindanao have successfully completed the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture program.
The graduation ceremonies were held simultaneously last Sept. 27, 2024 in two locations: Talakag, Bukidnon and Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte. This dual celebration marked the culmination of the farmers’ journey through a 14-week intensive training program focused on sustainable agricultural practices.
Farmers were trained on new crop management techniques, soil health management, and were exposed to organic pest control methods, post-harvest handling and marketing techniques.
Fostering inclusivity
The farmers from Bukidnon are taking their success a step further by intensifying preparations to expand their market reach. They are gearing up to sell their produce to broader markets, including SM supermarkets, which could significantly boost their income and provide a stable market for their harvests.
Meanwhile, in Agusan Del Norte, almost half of the graduating batch are from indigenous communities, following the SM Group’s commitment to inclusivity and its potential impact on diverse rural populations.
Meanwhile, in Agusan Del Norte, almost half of the graduating batch are from indigenous communities, following the SM Group’s commitment to inclusivity and its potential impact on diverse rural populations.
Meanwhile, in Agusan Del Norte, almost half of the graduating batch are from indigenous communities, following the SM Group’s commitment to inclusivity and its potential impact on diverse rural populations.
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