Local farms can leverage their fresh produce by not just offering them as raw ingredients, but also by incorporating them into a wide selection of value-added products to increase profit. Here are a few farms that did just that.
It is an organic farm certified by the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Davao City.
Huni Farm is a 3.5-hectare organic farm in Barangay Wangan, Calinan, Davao City that makes organic produce accessible to communities.
Among many farmers who hold fond childhood memories of farm life is Louella Garcia, the founder and manager of Huni Farm. She is the woman behind the success of this agribusiness built from scratch.
“I grew up on the farm of my dad. Growing up, I was already exposed to farm life. I remember that even at a young age, I was [already] taking care of our animals, [while also] planting [different crops] here and there. I was also very passionate about cooking,” said Garcia.