SEED Philippines

19/08/2026

🌱WE’RE LAUNCHING F4! THE FILIPINO-FORMOSA FLAGSHIP FARM IS HERE!

Something meaningful is growing at GK Hugo Perez, Trece Martires City, Cavite.

On August 26, 2026, SEED Philippines, Gawad Kalinga, and AgriGaia Resilient AgriTech 蓋婭智壤科技 come together for the Launching of the Filipino-Formosa Flagship Farm (F4)—a milestone that brings together technology, education, youth, and community action to shape a more resilient and sustainable future for agriculture.

The F4 Farm is more than a demonstration farm. It is a living space where innovative agricultural technologies meet hands-on learning, where young people can build skills and opportunities, and where communities can come together to grow solutions for a better tomorrow. 🌾

From farm technologies and demonstrations to stories of hope, partnerships, and community action, this launch marks the beginning of something we hope will inspire more people to learn, grow, collaborate, and create impact through agriculture.

💚 Be part of this milestone.
Let’s grow impact together!

📅 August 26, 2026 | Wednesday
📍 GK Hugo Perez, Trece Martires City, Cavite

14/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations, SEED Bacolod Batch 3!

Last August 11, we celebrated 84 young agri-leader graduates — 34 from Agroentrepreneurship NC II and Organic Agriculture Production NC II, and 50 TESDA scholars from our 1-month Agroentrepreneurship NC II course.

Behind every diploma is a village that made it possible. Maraming salamat to GK USA for believing in our young agri-leaders; to TESDA Bacolod for accreditation and scholarship support; to our partner LGUs — Escalante, Sagay, Calatrava, Mabinay, Silay, Pontevedra, and Bacolod; to our OJT and internship farm partners — Cansilayan Farm, Talana Farm, and Bantug Lake & Ranch — for opening their doors to hands-on training; to our SEED mentors, volunteers, and everyone behind the scenes; and to our honored guests and speakers who graced this milestone with us.

As of August 2026, SEED has now graduated more than 1,000 young Filipinos nationwide. In line with GK2050's vision of capacitating the young poor, we open doors primarily in agriculture — but we never stop our graduates from pursuing further education or other opportunities. Wherever they go, we hope they carry what they've learned with them.

Padayon, mga kapatid! We hope to gather more partners who'll help us raise even more young agri-leaders. Send us a message or email [email protected] to know more.

📸 Joan Tanghal and Norhaya Demacaling

14/08/2026

Last August 7, San Miguel Foundation (SMF) brought its Better World Leadership Series to Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur — its first activation outside Metro Manila. Nearly 50 SMC employees got hands-on at Backyard Bukid and tutored Grade 3 readers through Tutor Kita.

Through SMF's continued support, including scholarships for our 3-month Agri-Entrepreneurship Program at SEED Davao Campus, we're raising young agri-leaders together — working toward SMC's goal of 15 million lives uplifted by 2030. 💚

Excited for more activations ahead in Laguna, Pampanga, and Cebu!

11/08/2026

SEED Philippines proudly celebrates Joan Dalida Tanghal, SEED Bacolod Convergence Coordinator/Mentor, and Rickny Jomoc, SEED Bacolod Campus Head/Mentor, who have both been recognized as Outstanding Youth Leaders at the Negros Young Heroes 2026 – Gawad Parangal Para sa Kabataan.

Congratulations and padayon! 💚

10/08/2026

From one Ortigas backyard to 9 farms nationwide — over 4,300 kilos harvested, 155 farmers and counting.

Together with San Miguel Foundation, Gawad Kalinga and SEED Philippines have grown Backyard Bukid nationwide — powered by the young agri-leaders we've raised to lead the way, including an all-women farm in Echague, Isabela in Luzon. This is what sustained partnership looks like. 💚

Excited for more communities to transform in the seasons ahead. Maraming salamat, San Miguel Foundation, SEED mentors and CFOs, and all local partners and volunteers!

San Miguel Corp.'s Backyard Bukid initiative has expanded to nine sites nationwide.

23/07/2026

🌱 Every harvest begins with a single seedling.

The F4 Farm continues to take shape as more rows of Red Hot Chili Pepper seedlings find their new home in the field. With each transplant, we move one step closer to a productive and climate-resilient farm. Soon, our lettuce and pechay seedlings will also join the growing landscape, adding more fresh produce to the farm.

As climate change brings longer dry seasons and more intense El Niño events, farming must evolve. Through AgriGaia's Subsurface Irrigation System, water is delivered directly to the root zone, reducing evaporation, conserving water, and helping crops grow efficiently even under challenging conditions.

This is more than planting vegetables. It is planting resilience, innovation, and hope for future generations. By embracing climate-smart agriculture today, we help secure a future where communities can continue to produce food despite the changing climate.

Together, we are cultivating a future where technology and agriculture work hand in hand—one seedling at a time. 🌱🌶️🥬 Resilient AgriTech

18/07/2026

💃 POV: You thought it was a Brazilian dance... 👀❌
🌱 Plot twist: It's actually a Quick Farm Tour!✅

Who says you need to leave the city to experience farming? Come hang out at the first ATI-accredited Learning Site I for Urban Agriculture in Mandaluyong and see how we grow fresh food in an urban space!

What you'll learn:
🌱 Grow Your Own Food
• Urban Gardening 101
• Growing Medium
• Raising Healthy Seedlings
• From Nursery to Garden
• Make Your Own Organic Fertilizer
• Brew Natural Plant Nutrients

🎁 What's included?
👕 Training Kit + T-shirt
🌿 Farm Starter Kit
🍽️ Snacks & Meals
📜 Certificate of Completion

🗓️ Monday–Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 NN
⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

📍Ready to touch some grass? 🌱
Sign up here: bit.ly/UrbanAgriManda

Come for the tour. Leave with a new skill. 💚




Credits: John Paul Alberto