During the lockdowns, many have become plantitos and plantitas to de-stress or have a pastime indoors. But for some YouTube content creators like Red Costales, Ben Baguio, and Princess Ann Marcos, having a green thumb is much more than that. It’s about practicing sustainability, starting a livelihood, and appreciating our local farmers more.
Reden “Red” Costales, a young farmer from Majayjay, Laguna, started his YouTube channel “The Agrillennial” in 2019. His channel aims to spark interest in the youth about farming and encourage more people to produce their own food given the recent concerns on food security.
“There is a forecast of food shortage by 2050. But as long as we wor…
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