Would co-op farming work in the Philippines?
What if Filipino families start producing their own veggies and fruits? Wouldn’t that alleviate some of the economic woes of the underprivileged class? It could be done at the barangay level – with help from the gov’t but tended by the locals. The people get to literally reap the fruits of their labor (monetary and otherwise).
Of course, some soil are more fertile than others but surely some sort of bartering could be worked out. If Place A could produce pechay (cabbage), maybe arrangements could be made with Place B who has an abundance of kamatis (tomatoes).
Another possible arrangement would be Place C with its rich soil but short of laborers. Place D could supply the laborers and profit sharing could be effected between the two places.
Times are hard. Just maybe what we need are drastic solutions.
Your comments/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thats really a good idea, I think one barangay made it happened and was featured in tv. I’ve actually tried growing some veggies but with only a sore thumb , it died a sudden death from heat stroke.
anyway, that would require a land which surely the poor doesnt have just like the thousands of poor farmers w/ no lands to tends in the province. in urban , land is scarce and a lot of bureaucratic procedures that it would take months.
our cooperative attitude was just not like before and people tends to be more self-centered more than ever. i really think it can still work in maybe some small barangay with less or manageable people not in urban like areas because there are other or better means like to wait for months for fruits or veggies.
i really think the best resources of the philippines is its working people. if the government geared the educational system (hs) to developing skills like carpentry/masonry/technical/mechanic/household service etc unlike the current structure. students who graduated can get a job right away locally or abroad. since hs is free, getting qualified teachers and adding skills set curriculum plus practicum sponsored by government is the key of helping the poor .(just one of drastic solution i could think of)