We are awarding them as the Most Inspiring Agri-enablers 2014. Foundations and associations are also commended for their efforts to help their farmer members. Let me cite the Go Negosyo Most Inspiring Agripre-neurs: Senen Bacani from La Frutera Inc., Tennyson Chen from Bounty Fresh Foods, Henry Lim Bon Liong from SL Agritech Corporation., Danilo Fausto of DVF Dairy Farm, Arsenio Barcelona of Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, Antonio and Jacqueline Alleje of Rizal Dairy Farm, Martin and Pilamar Ozaeta of Gemsun Marketing, Arestina Papillon of Pamora Farms, Jeffrey Lim of JSJ Goat Farm, Maximo Ricohermoso of MCPI Carrageenan and Neil Molina from JCDAF Dairy Farm. The awardees were selected on the basis of their inspiring journey, and successful business models, higher-value products and processes, while making a positive impact in their respective communities. We will also be awarding the Most Inspiring Agripre-neurs 2014. It is time we start changing mindset of many and inject the idea that there is money in tilling the land- That farmers should start being proud of themselves and stop saying that, “Magsasaka lang ako.” If farmers in America, South America, Europe and even in some parts of Asia can drive beautiful cars and own nice homes, it can also happen here in our own country. With the Go Negosyo bill now signed into law, agri-negosyo should be a major component here. Since they live near the sea and agricultural land, they might as well learn how to maximize these resources to start a negosyo. The reason why Go Negosyo is promoting agripreneurship is because millions of Filipinos have no other choice but to be in agriculture. He shared how he was able to triple his harvest and income per hectare.

Another farmer shared his experience with Henry Lim Bon Liong’s hybrid rice. One agriprenuer who travelled so far just to attend the event said that she was about to give up, but after listening to all the panellists, she said that she was re-energized and will now apply her new learnings.

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