Business Operations and Farming Practices

Pagsanghan Laguna, initially a family property, evolved into a public bed and breakfast and a banana chips manufacturing hub. The business focuses on value-added farming, purchasing bananas from local farmers at above-market prices, and producing 25,000 packs daily. The banana chips are distributed locally and exported to 15 countries. The facility employs 32 workers and partners with 100 farmers, aiming to double this number. Community involvement includes employing farmers' families and offering catechism classes. The business, Villa Socorro Agri-Eco Village, aims to innovate in agriculture, enhancing productivity and profitability.

What was the original purpose of the Pagsanghan Laguna property?

• To create a public park

• For the family's personal use

• To build a shopping mall

• To establish a school

What type of farming does the business focus on?

• Hydroponic farming

• Value-added farming

• Subsistence farming

• Organic farming

How many banana pieces are processed daily in the facility?

• 20,000 pieces

• 15,000 pieces

• 25,000 pieces

• 10,000 pieces

Where can the banana chips be found locally?

• Only in hospitals

• Only in offices

• Only in schools

• In local groceries and supermarkets

Which country is one of the major international markets for the banana chips?

• Japan

• Brazil

• Australia

• Korea

How many partner farmers does the business currently have?

• 100

• 50

• 150

• 200

What additional role do the farmers' families play in the business?

• They work in the manufacturing facility

• They provide transportation

• They manage the finances

• They handle marketing

What is the target number of partner farmers by 2020?

• 250

• 202

• 300

• 150

What is one of the future goals for the business?

• To stop exporting

• To increase profitability

• To decrease production

• To reduce the number of workers

What is the name of the community initiative associated with the business?

• Villa Socorro Agri-Eco Village

• Banana Growers Association

• Eco-Friendly Farming Group

• Laguna Farm Community