I am Shiela Lyn A. Nollan, 32 years old, from Pamplona, Camarines Sur, Philippines. I know little about agriculture because we used to own a farm, which we had to mortgage when my father got severely sick. Growing up, I engaged in sports and it became an important aspect of my life. Sports became my […]
I am Russell Zolas Deocariza, a young farmer-member of the Golden Parauma Agriculture Cooperative in the Philippines. At a young age, I was already engaged in farming even if my family does not own land. During my years of farming, I experienced hardships and hindrances, but I still dream of a better life in the […]
AFA’s young farmers’ initiative has been nominated for the ILC Good Practice Award at the 2022 Global Land Forum. Please show your support by voting here: https://bit.ly/3D7r2Oa Deadline to vote: 31st March 2022 ____ With Asia facing an ageing farming population, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) is aiming to attract youth […]
We are happy to announce the four young farmers whose letters stood out. Thank you to all our brilliant and enthusiastic young farmers for joining this activity. Out of 78 entries, four were chosen to win USD 500 each to fund their farm or agribusiness plan. They will receive coaching for their farm/agribusiness plan from […]
I am Harly de Los Reyes, a young Filipino aspiring agriculturist. My family lives a life of poverty in a far mountainous village in the Philippines, but I am proud that I was able to finish an agriculture course through my parents’ hard work and sacrifices. I can say that farming is not a piece […]
It is commonly believed that young people have no future in farming, but for me, it is the opposite. I have been engaged in farming through the Golden Parauma Agriculture Cooperative. Joining the cooperative opened me up to a whole new viewpoint of how my food is produced and raised my respect for the people […]
I am Daniel Ligmon from Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines. In 2008, my mother joined the “WALK for LAND, WALK for JUSTICE”, a movement lead by Sumilao farmers with the goal is to obtain the 144 hectares of land that San Miguel Corporation planned to turn into a piggery farm. The farmers who joined the movement walked […]
For so long I couldn’t imagine myself being a farmer. Until now, it still feels surreal sometimes. I can still remember the day I embraced the life of a young agriculturist. I will never forget the scorching heat from the sun that burns my skin while working in the field and the thorns that pierce […]
