The program is composed of 1) the Farm-to-Table Farm School, an avenue for 100 farmers to learn, explore, and incubate ideas that are set to spark transformation in their community; 2) the Masterclass for Outstanding Village Economies (MOVE), which will enable 25 women farmers to have improved nutrition at home and their communities, through training on processing and selling of healthy products; and 3) the Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop (YLAW), which will introduce 25 youth farmers to the basics of agricultural production, define their life goals, and lead their communities toward economic development.
“Everything starts with compassion and empathy — shared values between AGREA and BPI Foundation. These are what we need right now, especially during these difficult times,” said AGREA Foundation CEO Cherrie Atilano. “This partnership will greatly benefit our partner farming community in Majayjay on capacity-building, good governance, and access to markets.”
Since its launch in 2019, the Farm to Table program has already helped over 2,600 farming families with around 13,500 members in Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Vizcaya, and Davao City.