SM Foundation is intensifying its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK)
program, an initiative aimed at improving farmers’ productivity and linking
them to market opportunities.
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| 100 farmers from Cagayan De Oro begin their 14-week Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farming Program, where they will learn modern agricultural techniques, product development, supported by partnerships with various agencies. |
As of 2024, the foundation has rolled out more than 400 training
sessions across the Philippines, providing modern agricultural skills to over
32,000 farmers.
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| A KSK graduate from Batangas tours SM Markets. Graduates of the program undergo a market tour with SM Markets, allowing them to explore marketing strategies and farm-to-market linkages. |
The foundation continues to widen the program’s reach, recently
starting a new batch of training for 100 farmers from Cagayan de Oro, which
commenced on August 8. The program aims to boost farmers’ knowledge on modern
and market-oriented farming to help them improve their productivity and income.
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| A KSK graduate from Batangas proudly showcases an okra they grew during the training. The program enables the farmers to harness the potential of high-value crops and explore modern farming methods. |
In addition to launching new sessions, SM Foundation marked the completion of training in several areas. On August 6, 100 farmers from San Juan, Batangas, graduated from the program. This was followed by the August 13 graduation of another 100 farmers from Sariaya and San Andres, Quezon.
SM Foundation plans to launch the KSK program to more regions this year, anchored on their mission of supporting food security and creating opportunities. (SM Foundation)
