In a previous article titled “Disinterest of Rural Youth in Agriculture”, it brings up the factors that make the interest of agriculture in rural youth decline, such as low income, stigma, and lack of support. These factors have been a critical problem in the agricultural sector for years and should be given priority attention as agriculture plays a crucial role in our country. In this article, it discusses the many ways for urban-based youth to help.

There’s many advocacies and NGOs that center around agriculture and its related topics. Brought up before in a previous article, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) or the Peasant Movement of the Philippines is an organization that advocates to transform the unequal land system in the Philippines. They play a crucial role as they serve as the collective voice and shield for Filipino farmers. In joining or supporting KMP, you’ll become a part of a movement that wholeheartedly supports and defends the rights of the farmers. Here is their link to their website, wherein you’ll be able to follow and learn more about KMP: https://peasantmovementph.com/about/.

Another advocacy, also previously mentioned in an article titled “Defending Land and Life in Lupang Ramos”,  is called KASAMA-LR, a group formed as a direct response to the threats against agriculture in our country. In supporting the cause, you’ll be able to fight for the rights of farmers and

 defend their justice by lending your voice. Share the stories of KASAMA-LR, the farmers of Lupang Ramos. Here is a link to one of their socials: https://www.facebook.com/KasamaLR/

 Another advocacy that promotes genuine agrarian reform and food security is Artista ng Rebolusyong Pangkultura, or ARPAK. An organization of artists that rallies and brings the struggles to light through their voices and creativity. In joining ARPAK, you’ll be able to use your own creativity and sense of justice to protest against the problems of an unsupportive government, rally to let the voices of the farmers be heard, and share their stories. Here’s a main link to a lot of their socials and campaigns: https://linktr.ee/arpakph

If you’re not able to join or support any of the advocacy groups as mentioned above, just by spreading awareness about the different problems that our agriculture is facing, spreading the word about these advocacies and their causes in social media sites or simply spreading the word to your neighbors, in doing so, your voice will serve as a support for these farmers and our agriculture.