From Hunger Island to Hope: Cherrie Atilano's Agri-Revolution
Imagine turning soil into gold 🌾 – that's the mission of Cherrie Atilano, a Filipino entrepreneur who's spent over two decades transforming agriculture on Marinduque, once known as one of the Philippines' \"hunger islands.\" 💪
Farming ≠ Boring
\"Let's make farming sexy!\" declares Atilano, challenging stereotypes in this male-dominated field. Her secret weapon? A farm school teaching not just crop techniques but agropreneurship – because farmers are CEOs of their land! 📚👩🌾
Women Take the Wheel
Half her students are women, breaking barriers in rural communities. Teachers train them in financial literacy too – smart move, since women often manage household budgets. 💰 \"Knowledge is power,\" Atilano says, \"and power grows crops.\"
Climate Warriors Unite
Beyond profits, Atilano's vision fights climate change and poverty through sustainable agriculture. Her goal? Make Marinduque a global farm-tourism hotspot where every harvest tells a story. 🌍✨
