08. Decent work and economic growth

Success Story of Pecer R. Anduyan married to Luisa. By learning basic veterinarian techniques he became useful to his community. His services as a Community Agri – Vet Entrepreneur are now very much in demand in the immediate neighbouring area.

Large advertising companies large producers only They think of big profits, never in appreciation of popular culture.

Amidst the grandeur and business of Butuan City, in its outskirts lie the dire situations of the impoverished rural farmers. But one woman farmer proved that poverty is never a hindrance to live a successful and fulfilling life.

Productive projects help us identify different success factors, shortcomings, problems and solutions. Productive projects are tools for the participatory transformation of the community in rural areas.

Learning doesn’t stop when technology is applied. Technology adoption + Actual Observations + Experience + Will to Innovate = Effective Location to Good Agricultural Practices.

A former graduate of the Family Farm school ( FFS), tells his story, about students creating their own employment.

Through Agrarian Reform, the cooperative and a cash loan Rosalinda was able to pay her debt and generate her own capital. Now, she is a productive pineapple grower which improved her living.

A couple in the Philippines decided to start a commercial-organically grown farm. Now, they maintain a 2,500 square meters’ land area which has increased their income significantly. The family helps each other from production to selling.

CAPAM trains farmers so that they are able to carry out profitable agropastoral activities.