Social Impact CROWD FARMING MEET OUR FARMERS
2 hectares Farm size
1,000 cacao trees / hills Available Trees for Adoption
Rolando “Serge” Bueno
Mr. Rolando Bueno, known as “Serge,” is a retired sergeant of the Philippine Marines who is now working with his fellow retirees to grow and cultivate cacao. His farm is located at the foothills of Mt.Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, where the combination of the mineral-rich volcanic soil and the humid tropical forest climate make the land incredibly fertile. Serge and his team help preserve the health of this land by practicing organic farming methods such as creating their own non-residual organic pesticide and planting crops that allow beneficial insects to thrive. Serge’s farm focuses on the cultivation of Heirloom Criollo — a cacao variety that is one of the most sought after in the world due to its rarity and unique flavour profile. It was first brought to the Philippines through the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade in 1670 and was almost endangered as it was gradually replaced by hybrid varieties.Together with Auro Chocolate, Serge aims to preserve this variety by restoring our native Criollo and transforming it to fine chocolate.
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