Engr. Woodrow Escobal, owner of JB Nature Farm and Resort and a Magsasaka Siyentista (MS), related the milestones from the year the farm was barren up to its tourist-attractant state today.
SUKAILANG, Surigao City – JB Nature Farm and Resort, a place of sanctuary and refreshment, owned by Engr. Woodrow Escobal was visited by the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) 13 staff on January 11, 2019 as one of the highlights during the Center’s Year-end Management Performance Review last January 9-11, 2019.
Engr. Escobal related the humble beginnings of the farm and how it adopted its slogan “From Wasteland to Wonderland.” The farm which started as small-scale mining area turned into an agricultural land site showcasing “permaculture” displaying organically grown crops (vegetables, fruits, ornaments, herbs, medicinal, etc.) and organic-raised livestock animals such as different breeds of chickens and swine. Organic fertilizers were also produced in the farm.
The place is also one of the Learning Sites certified by the ATI-RTC 13 and was recognized by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Tourism in Caraga Region.