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The Risk-Taker in Me Brought Me to Places: A Journey of Faith, Sacrifice, and Success
By Melvin R. Awid, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer Taking risks has always been a defining part of my journey, and this year, that risk led me...
Urban Farms
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Philippines Pavilion at AGRA Middle East 2024: Showcasing the Best of Filipino Agriculture
By MELVIN R. AWID, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer The AGRA Middle East 2024 trade show, the largest agricultural event in the region, was a...
Urban Farms
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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YFC x DATE: Young Agripreneurs Shine at the 26th Davao Agri-Trade Expo
The 26th Davao Agri-Trade Expo (DATE) was more than just an agricultural event—it was a celebration of young, innovative minds shaping...
Urban Farms
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Representing Beyond Borders at the 26th Davao Agri-Trade Expo
By MELVIN AWID, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer Being the only representative outside the Davao Region at the 26th Davao Agri-Trade Expo...
Urban Farms
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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A Milestone for the Vanilla Industry: UF Vanilla Farm Secures Exclusive Marketing Agreement
By Melvin R. Awid, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer Exciting news for the future of the vanilla industry! We are proud to share the photos from...
Urban Farms
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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Pitching Dreams, Cultivating Success: Representing UF Vanilla Farm at the YFC National Summit
By Melvin R. Awid, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer ☑️ Branding ☑️ Pitching 🔜 Awarding The Young Farmers Challenge Fund Program (YFC) is more...
Urban Farms
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Career Switch: Seafarer leaves life at sea to promote vanilla farming in Sarangani Philippines
From being the first Filipino marine officer of a large container group, Melvin Awid is now Sarangani's pioneering vanilla farmer . Life...
Urban Farms
May 25, 20233 min read
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RaisingAwareness: UF Vanilla Farm Soft Launch Event Brings Attention to Vanilla Farming in Sarangani
Sarangani Province, Philippines - The UF Vanilla Farm launched its Authentic Vanilla Extract and Authentic Vanilla Syrup in a soft...
Urban Farms
May 6, 20232 min read
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Vanilla Meets Coffee: A Milestone Launch at KAPE MAITUM
A new chapter for vanilla farming in Sarangani has begun! 🌱✨ Congratulations to Melvin Awid for the successful vanilla launching...
Urban Farms
May 5, 20231 min read
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UF VANILLA FARM LAUNCHING EVENT - Understanding the Vanilla Industry at the 22nd Binuyugan Festival
Hey everyone! The 22nd Binuyugan Festival is here and we are thrilled to announce the soft launch of our authentic vanilla extract and...
Urban Farms
May 2, 20231 min read
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Celebrate #BNMM2023 this whole month of May: Buwan ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda 2023
#BNMM2023 | Ngayong darating na Mayo, ating bigyang pagpupugay ang kabayanihan ng ating magsasaka't mangingisdang Pilipino!🇵🇭🇵🇭💚💛...
Urban Farms
May 1, 20231 min read
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Mark your calendars! 💚 UF Vanilla Farm at Binuyugan Festival 2023
Ka-pasyal, this #BinuyuganFestival2023, smell the pleasant sensation brought by authentic vanilla extracts and learn about the sprouting...
Urban Farms
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Cultivating Hope: A Vanilla Industry Workshop at Malapatan District Jail
By Melvin R. Awid, Sarangani Vanilla Farmer Making a difference—no matter how small—always feels fulfilling. And recently, I had the...
Urban Farms
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Malapatan District Jail: A Beacon of Hope for Inmate Rehabilitation
April 19, 2023 - The Malapatan District Jail has garnered attention for its progressive approach to inmate rehabilitation. Under the...
Urban Farms
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Must-try coffee vanilla series at Malaya Brew - Maitum!
“𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦.” 🫶🏼 We offer you our...
Urban Farms
Apr 9, 20231 min read
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UF Vanilla Farm creates partnership with local coffee shop in Maitum to create own coffee identity
Supporting small businesses not only benefits the local economy, but it also gives you greater value for your money. Local businesses...
Urban Farms
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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From port to pot: Seafarer ditches job to pursue vanilla farming in Sarangani [Rappler]
When people ask me why I would quit a promising position in the maritime sector, I always reply that I am following what my creative mind...
Urban Farms
Apr 4, 20234 min read
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A farmer’s vision for vanilla farming in Sarangani
(Original article written by Genory Vanz Alfasain/Voice of the Youth Network as published online at Philippine Information Agency’s...
Urban Farms
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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UF Vanilla Farm: Empowering Sarangan Farmers and Building the Vanilla Industry in Sarangani
An initiative by Urban Farms PH to build the vanilla industry in the province of Sarangani is called UF Vanilla [Farm]. We will act as a...
Urban Farms
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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From Sailor to Farmer: A Journey of Gratitude, Perseverance, and Growth in the 2022 Young Farmers Challenge
By MELVIN AWID, Sarangani Vanilla farmer As a sailor who discovered the beauty and bounty of farming, I'd like to thank the Office of...
Urban Farms
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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