#letmetelyu: “Napakabuti ng mga tao dito, very peaceful, loving at ‘yung mga farmers, ang sasaya nila. Ang mga farmers napakagandang kasama, napakabait, napakasipag, very respectful at lagi silang nakangiti.”
We are under uncertain times, but we are certain to build a Stronger La Union.
#letmetelyu: “Napakabuti ng mga tao dito, very peaceful, loving at ‘yung mga farmers, ang sasaya nila. Ang mga farmers napakagandang kasama, napakabait, napakasipag, very respectful at lagi silang nakangiti.”
After years of working overseas and in Manila, farmer Manuel Acosta and his family visited La Union in 2016. He saw the potential of agriculture in the province which made him decide to establish Ibit’s Farm on the same year. Their farm uses integrated farming where they raise animals while maintaining crops, vegetables and fruits.
In 2018, he was invited to take part in the Farm Tourism Workshop of the Provincial Government of La Union and Department of Tourism. “Babaen diyay nga training, ini-apply ko met ditoy ket natitak iti kinapintas na diyay farm tourism.” This is also where he learned about the vision of La Union to become the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025 which he thought was a great opportunity for his farm.
At present, their farm is helping four families to learn how to maximize profit in farming and live a better life. “Bilang isang magsasaka, upang umasenso rin ang kabuhayan ng ibang farmers, we came up with a program, Adopt a Family of Farmers.”
“Ang pangarap ko para sa La Union ay ma-uplift ang kabuhayan ng mga farmers at tutulong kami sa pag-asenso ng Agri-Tourism sa La Union.” He thinks that giving up his life in the city to live in La Union is worth it as he is now enjoying working with farmers towards the same vision as the province.
The Provincial Government of La Union remains resolute in uplifting the quality of lives of our farmers. We will continue to provide assistance to our heroes bringing food to our tables as we aim to maintain our food self-sufficiency levels.
Be #WithUs in creating a Stronger La Union.
