The Negros Occidental Provincial Government has recognized seven farms and non-government organizations in the province as agri-tourism destinations.

Named were Shenandoah Farms in Bacolod City of Dr. Evangeline Aboyo; DC Cruz Aquaculture Corp. in Bago City of Philip Cruz; Mirasol Development Corp. in Victorias City and Manapla of Ramon Peñalosa; Buro-buro Springs Vermicomposting Farm in Talisay City of Jose and Pamela Henares;

Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. in Bacolod City managed by Aladino Moraca; Fresh Start Organics in Silay City of Ramon Jr. and Francine Uy; and the Integrated Correctional and Agricultural Technology Center in Bago City run by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist.

Edna Garde of OPA said these farms are the most requested places to visit by farmer-tourists.

Owners and representatives of the seven farms and organizations received certificates of recognition from Armigenia Benedicto of the OPA and Rommel Ledesma of the Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Foundation at the closing rites of the recent 3rd Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival held at Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City.*NLG

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