For your information, Guinobatan is a first class municipality in Albay. The group was excited for the bus ride as we explore other tourist spots in Albay.
Kalikasan Organic Farm is an eco-friendly destination owned by husband and wife. Marlyn and Marlon Longabela. We did not met Marlon but his wife Marlyn was present during our visit. She lead us in a short farm tour.
Kalikasan (nature) Farm is a 2 hectares organic farm located at Anislao, Daraga, Albay. It houses variety of naturally grown crops. The farm abundantly grows anti-cancer fruits such as guyabano, limoncito (lemon) and avocado. We also spotted chili plants and cacao tree.
Kalikasan farm is also a demo-farm of the Sa Agrarian Reform Iriba Gabos sa Kauswagan (SARIGAN) Cooperative located in Daraga, Albay. They offer integrated farming system where crops, livestock, and other farm components intertwine. This farm lives to their goals of promoting safe food "Eat Safe Food".
This nipa hut is a favorite spot of travelers, farmers, as well as the Longabela family. The nipa roof provides shade and protection under the heat of the sun or sudden rain, a perfect place to rest after a day's work in the farm.
The family also make traditional sandok out of kawayan and bao ng niyog and sell them to visitors.
We finished the two hectares farm tour in an hour and a half. When we got back, a Pinoy favorite food were set in the table - Pancit Bato, fried sweet potato, banana, chicken tinola and home made candies.
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| Marlyn Longabela |
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| Madre Cacao (Kakawate) |
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| with Lou, Aylin, Erica, Martin, Jonel, yours truly, Mrs. Longabela and Ruth |
The Longabelas set an example that couples can work together to achieve their goals, for them it is to promote organic agriculture in their community. We found out that there are only few hands working at Kalikasan Organic Farm. It is amazing to know how they were able to sustain this farm even with limited manpower.
Agricultural Training Institute Central Office
ATI Building, Elliptical Road, Diliman
Quezon City 1100 Philippines
Trunkline: (63-2) 9298541 to 49
Fax no. (63-2) 9209792
http://ati.da.gov.ph/
Kalikasan Organic Farm
P-7 Anislao, Daraga, Albay
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mnlongabela/
Time flies so fast, it's our 9th edition of the OA Blogger Farm Tour. Our farm trip to Bicol was made possible by the ATI Information Services Division and RTC V with the aim of promoting organic agriculture in the country. I hope that through these farm stories I was able to inspire you with the benefits of organic food.
ang saya! maaliwalas na paligid, sariwa ang hangin pati na tin yung mga pagkain..nakakarelax lang ... :) :)
ReplyDeleteAng ganda po sarap talaga sa probinsya nakakarelax ang mga tanawin at presko ang hangin. 💚
ReplyDeleteAgree! Once in a while okay din mag social media detox. I find vacationing sa province very effective esp kung walang signal no choice ka talaga but to rest and commune with nature.
DeleteHello po! Do we nees to book beforehand for a tour? At the kalikasan farm? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! It's better to book or atleast inform nyo sila you're coming so they can also prepare. The onwers naman are very accommodating. I don't have their contact number, but you can directly message them through Facebook Page. :)
DeleteWhen you do, I also suggest you visit Sonrisa Farm, maganda and sarap ng food nila. Here's a blog post, http://www.livingmarjorney.com/2017/10/sonrisa-organic-farm-camarines-sur.html