Sustainable Manila

The Study by Enderun, in partnership with AGREA Agricultural System International, Inc., has announced the latest Agri-Immersion Program.

The Agri-Immersion Program aims to introduce farming as something that is cool, smart, sexy and humane.

AGREA is an innovative social enterprise based in Marinduque that aims to help eradicate poverty for farming and fishing families and their communities, to alleviate the effects of climate change, and to help establish food security, better health and nutrition in the province and in the Philippines.

The program will be filled with exciting activities like backyard farming where participants will be given a crash course on how to start their own easy-to-do urban garden and how to grow their own green leafy vegetables and herbs without the need of chemical processes. Apart from this, participants will also experience community immersions with a number of fishing and farming communities in the province. Moreover, participants will experience total relaxation surrounded by white sand beaches filled with magnificent corals. To add even more excitement, participants will be given loads of fun activities such as the zumbox, white party, and an insects and butterfly farm visit!

SCHEDULE
The dates will be from October 24-27, 2016 inclusive of the travel dates from Manila to Marinduque and vice versa.

COST
The cost of the trip is PHP 17,000 pesos inclusive of transportation from Manila to Marinduque and vice versa, registration fee, food, accommodation and other travel expenses.

For registration and further inquires, please contact the program coordinators, Ms. TONI SANTOS via mobile at 09778059267, via e-mail at toni.santos@enderuncolleges.com and Ms. MEGGIE SALONGA via mobile at 0917 941 4708 and via e-mail at meggie.salonga@enderuncolleges.com.

Two of my favourite biodynamic farms join forces to unleash this radical backyard farming workshop this weekend! :) Holy Carabao and Down To Earth are local farms that use holistic systems to manage microbes, soil, crops, and animals to produce nutrient-dense food for us. I've written a bit about them on my sustainable shopping guide. Join them this weekend and learn about growing your own healthy food, creating your own biodynamic backyard farm, natural pest control, and vermicomposting:

I've been buying fresh duck eggs and organic veggies from Lotus Pod, a lovely farm with a very friendly and accommodating team, including Jen Aquino. They deliver! :) Follow the Lotus Pod Facebook page or text Jen at +639178789103.

Lotus Pod is offering "agritours"-- day trip packages at their farm so you can see how they grow your food. It's P3000 per head (discounted if you're a group of 3 or more), including round trip transport and food. Trips are available on May 3 and May 10. Here's the info from Jen:

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LOTUS POD AGRITOURS



When we say we have some of the healthiest vegetables around, we don’t expect you to take our word for it. We want you to see it for yourself. Lotus Pod offers you the experience of visiting an organic farm and learning how to make your own backyard version.

See how to grow your favorite organic produce using rice hulls and worms as fertilizers. Listen to agriculture scientists speak about how organic farming is as good for the environment as it is for you. Experience the life-giving qualities of the earth as you plant seedlings and harvest vegetables yourself!

This is ideal for wellness enthusiasts and recreational travelers who are looking for a unique experience in Laguna, or anyone for that matter, who wants to know what this thing called organic farming is all about.

The package fee of P3000 includes transportation from Manila to the farm in laguna, lunch and snacks, seminar and lecture fees and a kit.

Discounts apply if you are going with more than two people!

For inquiries, contact us at +639178789103.