by Bogs Castro
Farmer, Peace Builder, Music and Arts Advocate
Bukid ni Bogs (BnB) is a PermaFarm based in Dumingag Zamboanga del Sur run by no other than the PermaTito himself Bogs Castro. Apart from being an organic farmer, he also works with the LGU of Dumingag as a music, arts and culture advocate since February of 2018. The inspiration behind BnB is simple - compassion.
Bogs was introduced to organic farming and permaculture when he met Mrs. Elgyn Pacalioga of Umaleng Farm, the wife of Jun Pacalioga who started the Genuine People's Agenda revolution in Dumingag back in 2007. This collaborative endeavour provided the foundation that helped save the Dumingagnons from poverty, hunger and sickness. A monumental movement and success story that continues to gain recognition from all over the world.
The organic practice and culture of interconnectedness has been the backbone of BnB ever since it was established last March 2018. Dedicated to spread awareness and inspiration, BnB promotes a culture of energy exchange where people who visit the farm can gain knowledge and experience about organic farming, permaculture, organic soap making and meditation in exchange for anything the visitor feels his/her time in the farm is worth. Everything is free, even the seeds, because the farm believes that seeds come from nature and should be enjoyed and cultivated by all.
True to the farms advocacy of promoting fair share, they provide additional livelihood opportunities for our local growers through the handmade organic bath bars that BnB and Umaleng Farm is producing and now distributing all over the country. All of the organic ingredients that are used in the soap come from the farms in Zamboanga del Sur. With more than 50 resellers from every corner of the Philippines, it would seem that the farm's goal of providing an affordable and eco-friendly bath for all the Filipinos will be realized soon. Bukid ni Bogs is still in its early stages, but Bogs believes that there's no rush in promoting a sustainable lifestyle. Slow is still progress as long as it's moving forward. And to continue learning and growing each day, in the space between no longer and not yet.
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