A total of 107 farmers completed the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Sustainable Agriculture Program on July 4, 2025, at SM City Bataan.
The 14-week training involved batches 398 to 401.
Graduates shared testimonials and presented business plans, including proposals to sell fresh produce directly to SM’s Sunday Market and other retail outlets.
As part of the program, the farmers toured SM Supermarket to learn about product quality, packaging, and supply chain operations—giving them real-world knowledge on how to meet retail standards.
The program was supported by agencies including DSWD, TESDA, DA, DTI, DOLE, and DOST, as well as the LGUs of Orion and Pilar. TESDA also certified the farmers under the National Certificate II (NC II) program.
The KSK initiative continues to empower Filipino farmers by providing skills training, market access, and livelihood support, contributing to food security and rural development.
