Tag page - retirement farm

To live on a farm away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a dream for many Filipinos. One can choose to relax, and at the same time, stay productive for a steady income and growth even after retirement.  Here are stories of individuals who have not only found a new means of support, but...

To be happy, to be healthy, and to leave a legacy – these are the rationale of Miguel ‘Mike’ Pedroso, proprietor of Mike Pedroso Farms, behind his involvement in agriculture. Prior to farming, he worked as an assistant chemist and moved to various positions in the manufacturing industry for...

A lot of people become farmers in retirement. One of them is Thelma Murillo, a retiree who is now a full-time farmer after working in the corporate world for more than 30 years.  Murillo shares that her fondness for farming arose from childhood. “I was exposed to planting at an early age...

Many people invest in agriculture as part of their retirement plans. The same went for Jessie and Lea Deala, both 60, who ventured into farming to secure their life after retirement.  Both husband and wife grew up with parents whose means of support was agriculture. Being used to this lifestyle,...