𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

In the quiet fields of Tublihon, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, the rice farmers and proud members of the Tublihon Florida Small Impounding System Association have a new story to tell—one of transformation, resilience, and triumph.

During an interview, they shared their experiences with bright smiles and heartfelt gratitude, recounting their experiences with the Agro Ecology Project, an ongoing initiative for rice farmers spearheaded by the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA).

For them, this project has been more than support—it’s been a lifeline. It has opened doors to greater income, eased the burden of daily needs, and brought food security right to their family tables. Through communal gardening, they have reaped fresh produce not only to nourish their households but also to earn extra income—turning hard work into real rewards.

Once, their days were filled with uncertainty. Now, every harvest carries a taste of hope and the sweet proof that success is possible when communities and projects work hand in hand.

“What an experience,” one farmer said with pride, “to see our efforts bloom, not just in our fields, but in our lives.”