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THE SM Group continues to enable inclusive development by equipping smallholder farmers with practical, sustainable farming skills, empowering them to uplift their livelihoods and strengthen food security in their communities.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan farming program trains smallholder farmers to uplift their livelihoods and strengthen food security in their communities. SM GROUP PHOTO
At the center of this initiative is SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) farming program which has trained 32,359 farmers.
On a groupwide level, SM Foundation and Philippine Geothermal Production Company, among others, have trained over 49,000 farmers nationwide to date.
In 2025, the KSK program will expand to more rural communities, including underserved areas in Northern Mindanao, Bicol and parts of Visayas, bringing opportunities closer to where they are most needed.
“We believe inclusive growth starts at the community level. By investing in smallholder farmers, we are not only helping secure local food supply chains but also creating pathways to improved quality of life in the rural sector,” SM Foundation assistant vice president for livelihood and outreach programs Cristie Angeles said.
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Through hands-on learning, KSK equips participants with practical backyard and small-scale farming techniques aimed at improving crop quality and productivity.
More importantly, the program helps connect them to local markets and SM’s broader supplier network, fostering cooperative formation and enabling more stable, long-term income for farming families.
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