Issue Date
10-2024
Abstract
Farming in the Philippines is a collective effort involving family members. Filipino farming families play a vital role in sustaining the country's food production. This study employed a qualitative approach to explore how children are socialized into participating in farm work. The research involved in-depth interviews with five families engaged in vegetable farming in an upland community in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes from the interviews. The study highlights that parents are the primary agents of socialization for their children in agriculture. They often teach their children how to farm to prepare them for the demands of adult life. Moreover, observing their parents at work instills a sense of responsibility in the children, motivating them to assist with farm tasks. This research contributes to the literature by showing that parents’ active involvement is crucial in maintaining children’s interest in agriculture. This study recommends that skill-based seminars be made available for farming families.
Source or Periodical Title
UP Los Baños Journal
Volume
22
Issue
2
Page
17-33
Document Type
Article
College
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Recommended Citation
Alcantara, Sunshine Therese S., "The Filipino family in agriculture: case studies of vegetable farming families in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines" (2024). Journal Article. 6294.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/6294
