SMC expands urban farming initiative

By The Manila Times

Jan 25, 2024 12:04 am

THE Backyard Bukid program of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), started in 2021 to assist its service personnel during the pandemic, has grown into a vibrant urban farm at the company's head office complex, now cultivating 39 varieties of flowering plants and vegetables.

Covering 750 square meters, the space now includes a plant nursery, 80 garden plots, and also functions as a center for employee wellness, volunteerism and training.

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