Fertilized Naturally

We have a lot of trees all over the farm. Everytime we rest a range, that is when we are able to appreciate an area and walk all over, as there are no chicken fences to keep us off :(

It is then that we get to see the development of the trees in that area. Look at how robust and healthy they are!

Guess what fertilized them? The ranging Sunshines' droppings :)

Give Back

Not too long ago, I had my status on Facebook as:

For you to be happy, try being, and letting others be happy.

I got several reactions on that...and it does pay to think and be simply you.

Then I saw this tree at the farm, with the cut grass from the area surrounding it, piled back to the tree...


The land around is rich because of the chickens' manure and the leaves and cut grass will compost to give a good organic fertilizer. I noticed that it was just this tree that had the composting pile. The caretaker lived beside the tree and periodically cut the grass there. That is the reason for the pile. Maybe she just even put it there because she was lazy to put it away, not knowing that she was doing Mother Earth good.

Really, you have to give back to gain good...it is a cycle :)

Today in Manila Bulletin, Doc Rey was shown in one of the seminars. He gives his time and effort to do seminars. Making sure that farmers do the right thing. The farmer has to earn and see the benefits of raising Sunshines for him to get into the cycle that will include us.

Ilocos Sur Weekly

We have to thank the coverage that Agriculture Magazine gives us, and their trust in our products. They feature our growers, announce our seminars to reach out to people who wants to learn for livelihood, and report on the different aspects of successful money making ideas.

One province that had supported the Sunshine endeavor is Ilocos Sur. By now, there are several independent growers (who no longer rely on government's dispersal) lechon manok vendors, doing the ready-to-range and food processing.

Why did the ready-to-range prosper? Because the people have compared the quality of those privately raised in comparison to those brooded under make-do-to comply scenario. Watch out for more features by Manila Bulletin on these growing industry :)

And yes, we are able to visit the growers often, because we have an outlet of Solraya there, for Sunshine day old chicks. To make it affordable and readily available.

So, when our friends asked if we wanted to meet up...it was an easy YES! Perfect time to document while doing farm visits. Great meals with friends...

See how uniform the harvest of Corn? The farmer used organic fertilizers. Durabloom in particular.


Side note: This is the image of Our Lady that is pasted in my mind now. When I talk to Her, this is how I see Her. Last Monday, while sitting outside Gov. DV Savellano's office, I saw this statue. Now I know why this is the image in my mind. I see her all the time :) She stands guard outside the Gov's office!