FOLKS WHO FARM

FOLKS WHO FARM I have created a new Facebook Messenger group for the purpose of bringing together all Filipinos who are either planning to go into farming or are already into farming but would like to share ideas and experiences with other farmers. What do I mean by “farmer”? Normally that would mean anyone who works on farmland for a living, either as a worker, as a tenant or as a farm owner. I would say that all three types are welcome to join the group, but I would also want to attract and invite the so-called “gentleman farmers” or those who are simply just enjoying farming as a hobby. To put it simply, the purpose of the group is to share information about farming in general, and about growing specific crops or animals in particular. Yes, we are not just talking about agricultural crops, but also poultry, livestock and even fish. That could even include beekeeping, to produce honey. Hopefully, some of our members will be able to conduct seminars and lectures so that we could be internally self-reliant, but of course we could also invite experts and other resource persons both from the government and the private sector to give us talks. Aside from training, we also hope to share ideas about financing and marketing. Email me at iseneres@yahoo.com. IKE SENERES/05-06-2024