Philippines Farm Tour-Squash

March 24, 2021 · < 1 minutes

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Global Farmer Network member AD Alvarez is planting squash. Because he knows how the squash plant works, AD can make sure each plant can use their maximum opportunity to grow—producing the highest yield which will feed the most people.

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Adriel Dave 'AD' Alvarez

Farms in a group of small islands called Camotes Islands in Cebu, Philippines. The farm is 8 hectares and they rent 25-35 hectares for corn production. The mission of the farm is connected to community development and the idea of using farming as a tool to help other farmers improve their techniques to get them out of poverty.