Midterm Exam in Research II Chapter 4 and 5

Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
Banaybanay, Cabuyao City, Laguna 4025, Philippines

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES 1
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
“YOUNG URBAN FARMERS: FARMWORK EXPERIENCES OF SELECTED

COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CABUYAO CITY”
Arradaza, Mayence Ann V.

Basallote, Jia Hannah A.
Credo, Krystelle Khaye E.
Verdejo Jr., Ariel L.
A Thesis Presented to the
College of Health and Allied Sciences
in Pamantasan Ng Cabuyao
in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Cabuyao City, Laguna
November 2022
CHAPTER IV
Results and Discussion
This chapter deals with the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of results on
the farm work experiences of young urban farmers in the City of Cabuyao and how to
these experiences contribute to forming their self-concept.
Table 1: Major Themes and Emerging Themes
MAJOR THEMES EMERGING THEMES
PROBLEMS OF A YOUNG URBAN Difficulty with time management

FARMER FACES ON A DAILY BASIS
Being a young urban farmer is exhausting
Financial crisis as part of the hindrances

of a young urban farmer
YOUNG URBAN FARMERS FACING The young urban farmer’s fear of
OWN ACADEMIC CHALLENGES academic failure
Prioritizing school works

ENABLING YOUNG URBAN FARMERS Young urban farmers' drive to provide for
TO BE PRUDENT AND DRIVEN TO and sustain their families
ACHIEVE
Ability to find solutions to problems
Having perseverance through all the

hurdles in order to thrive
EXPOSURE TO MULTITUDE OF TASKS Handling multiple activities
WITH VARYING DIFFICULTIES IN
FARM LIFE Dealing with preservation of the farm
Managing farm crops
Carrying out farm obligations

Farm activity serves as part of training
Farming knowledge allows to adapt farm

works easily
RESPONSIBILITY INCREASES WITH Getting older brings more farm work
AGE
Farming was learned from an early age
PROVIDING ONESELF AND FAMILY A Family is the greatest inspiration for the
BETTER FUTURE young urban farmer
Driven to succeed in life

ESTABLISHING RAPPORT Creating fellowship among older farmers
Engagement with crop buyers

CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE IN FARMING Accepting their way of life as young urban
ENVIRONMENT farmers
Young urban farmers' early childhood

exposure at the farm
FARMING IS INHERITED Farming was passed down from
generation to generation
The young urban farmer undertook

farming as a result of parental influence
FARMING AS THE SOURCE OF Educational expenses allow young urban
FINANCIAL INCOME farmer to do farm work
Farming is the family’s source of basic

household expenses
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONCEPT Development of high Self-esteem
Increase in Self-image and Self-

perception
Being unconcerned with how other people

see the young urban farmer
Experiencing satisfaction in doing the

farm activities
Development of low self-esteem due to

negative perceptions of other people
YOUNG URBAN FARMER IS AKIN TO Working students are similar in terms of
OTHER WORKING STUDENTS self-perception
Farming was viewed as roles with similar

attributes
Being a working student is a norm in the

community
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Being a farmer is a respectable job
Development of humility through assigned

roles
Being accustomed to the assigned role
Discovering the central motivating aims of

your life
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF- Gaining practical knowledge through
MANAGEMENT SKILLS involvement in farming
Ability to multi-task and develop surviving

strategy
Forming a strategy to avoid negative

people
Priority is more focused on assigned role

at the farm
INFLUENCE ENCOURAGES Disseminating knowledge and ideas
INSPIRATION TO THE COMMUNITY about farming
Establishing encouragement and good

example with others
Highlighting the ability to help their family

as their greatest contribution to
community
Ability to help in farm activities as part of

contribution in the community
DISTINCT ROLE AMONG OTHER Sole young urban farmer among other
STUDENTS students
Role is a unique quality of being a student

farmer
FARMING BUILDS COMPETENCE Having knowledge and skills in farming
Sense of being more responsible when it

comes helping family's nature of work
Patience serves as the utmost discipline

in farming
Being optimistic in working out solutions to

problems
LIFESTYLE OF YOUNG URBAN Farming is regarded as the reality of life
FARMERS
Farming leads to developing a sense of
community
Sense of comfort is present at school

DIFFICULTIES FACING YOUNG URBAN Any farming difficulties lead to a loss of
FARMERS income
Juggling the demands of being a student

farmer is a challenge
Decrease in concentration owing to

various farm responsibilities
MEANS FOR ADDRESSING Being resourceful in dealing with financial
DIFFICULTIES distress
Resolving prioritization difficulty through

time management
Self-motivation to thrive in facing both

farm and academic challenges
ENHANCEMENT OF COGNITIVE To be a young urban farmer develops
SKILLS situational awareness
Learning the value of communicating

effectively with others
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF Mental toughness is an important life skill
BOTH ACADEMIC AND FARM LIFE at school
Physical strength serves as the

cornerstone of all farm work
SELF-DEVELOPMENT IS FOSTERED Developed sense of pride in being a
BY BEING A YOUNG URBAN FARMER young urban farmer
To be a young urban farmer fosters self-

love
Enhanced self-esteem by providing a

helping hand
Life experiences lead to attitude of

gratitude
Farming encourages wise decision-

making
Nurtures self-efficacy through farming
Positive thinking leads in increased self-

confidence
Thematic analysis has been used following data collection, and it involves the
transcription and organizing all the gathered data from the interviews. Thereafter, the
researchers kept constructing on the patterns to gain a thorough understanding of the
data. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted by the researchers in order to
identify codes and construct themes. The developed themes featured the experiences of
young urban farmers and how it affects their self-concept which also pertains to main
research question of the study.
In connection to this, the major themes are established from the study's corollary
questions which is then considered as four groups. The table above illustrates the
breakdown of major themes, which include: (1) Problems of a Young Urban Farmer Faces
on a Daily Basis; (2) Young Urban Farmers Facing Own Academic Challenges; (3)
Enabling Young Urban Farmers to be Prudent and Driven to Achieve; (4) Exposure to
Multitude of Tasks With Varying Difficulties In Farm Life; (5) Responsibility Increases With
Age; (6) Providing Oneself and Family a Better Future; (7) Establishing Rapport; (8)
Childhood Exposure In Farming Environment; (9) Farming Is Inherited; (10) Farming as
the Source of Financial Income; (11) Development of Self-Concept; (12) Young Urban
Farmer is Akin to Other Working Students; (13) Character Development; (14)
Development of Self-Management Skills; (15) Influence Encourages Inspiration to the
Community; (16) Distinct Role Among Other Students; (17) Farming Builds Competence;
(18) Lifestyle of Young Urban Farmers; (19) Difficulties Facing Young Urban Farmers; (20)
Means for Addressing Difficulties; (21) Enhancement of Cognitive Skills; (22) Mental and
Physical Demands of Both Academic and Farm Life; and (23) Self-Development is
Fostered by Being a Young Urban Farmer.
MAJOR THEME 1: PROBLEMS OF A YOUNG URBAN FARMER FACES ON A DAILY
BASIS
The first major theme aims to showcase the challenges that the participants
experienced on their daily school life as a young urban farmer. Studying while working
exposes them to a set of new responsibilities which may have some drawbacks for them.
Under this major theme is the difficulty with time management. John, one of the
participants, claims that whenever there is an urgent problem at the farm that needs to be
addressed, he sometimes neglected his studies. On the other hand, Kenneth emphasized
about how challenging it was to complete multiple responsibilities at once while working
on the farm and doing school activities.
John: “Ayun minsan kasi napagsasabay yung mga uhmm… urgent. Kung
halimbawa mga schoolworks or naman yung mga kailangang gawin dito sa bukid. Kasi
may mga pagkakataon na uhmm… biglang kailangan ako sa bukid tapos may
pagkakataon naman na napapabayaan yung school. Ganon.”
Kenneth: “Ano lang… di naman sa ano syempre estudyante rin tayo ano. Minsan
may mga sa school na gawain, minsan hindi ko rin nagagawa kaya… ano kasi mahirap
isabay minsan lalo kapag nag sabay-sabay. Diba sa PNC dati naranasan ko rin yung
bawat isang subject tatlong activity. Minsan paisa-isa nagagawa ganon.”
The capacity to balance events in one's life is known as time management. It
significantly affects the life of the students, particularly those who work because they need
to comply their duties at school and work at the same time. According to the study of
Astudillo, Martos, Reese, Umpad, and Dela Fuente (2019), students' responses
suggested that because they were simultaneously considering their jobs and their
academic obligations, their reasoning might not be as clear. This is one of the most
frequent elements that had an impact on how students worked.
The second emerging theme under this major theme is being a young urban
farmer is exhausting. Kenneth expressed that working while studying is not an easy
lifestyle to do. After he visited the farm, he finds it challenging and exhausting because
there’s no energy left for him to complete his school works.
Kenneth: “Ah ano… sa una kasi mahirap. Kasi mahirap talagang mag… diba kapag
wala kang… kase naranasan ko ‘yon dito pag online class, tinutulungan ko lolo ko
magsaka, magbukid kada umaga. Gigising nang umaga ganon sabay ang uwi ko hapon
tapos pag uwi mag gagawa ng requirements sa school ganon kase ang hassle din…
Tapos yung pagod sa galing sa bukid. Eh yung bukid namin hindi simpleng tabing daan
lang. Sa papunta pa talaga ng ano ng gubat ganon papasukin pa. Ganon hassle.”
The young urban farmer usually spends their whole day for farm works and school
works. Given this, feeling exhausted at the end of a long day is inevitable. According to
Diksha (2021), working depletes our energy because it requires hard labor, which could
leave us feeling exhausted and lethargic when we start studying. A lazy mind and a
fatigued body will never enable us to study to the fullest extent. If our mind is not working
in tandem with our body, we may become lazy and subsequently decide not to learn, even
though the study may not require physical labor.
The last emerging theme under this major theme is about financial crisis as part
of the hindrances of a young urban farmer. When there are no crops to harvest and
sell, the participants, like Fe and Raul, find it difficult because their daily income for their
needs at home or at school is also affected.
Fe: “Halimbawa po mahina yung ani o kaya po ay na-peste yung mga pananim…
tapos wala kami masyadong uhmm… kita. Lalo na ngayong college ako, noong face to
face dapat may handouts na pinapa-photocopy so dapat may pera ako lagi kahit barya.
Ayun… ayun minsan hindi ako nakakapagpa-photocopy kasi wala nga baon. Wala pera.”
Raul: “Di naman kami mayaman saka sakahan lang talaga pinagkukunan namin
kaya ayon no choice talaga kundi magpatuloy kahit madami problema o balakid ganun.
Financial problem. Lalo na sakin, may binabayarang tuition fee. Hindi madaling humanap
ng pera kung lalo na kung luge ang aming taniman.”
A financial problem is when concern is being brought on by money worries.
However, current financial issues have plagued college students and have grown to be a
significant issue for them. Students are known to suffer financial difficulties because they
lack the funds to cover their everyday expenses (Edubirdie, 2022). Young urban farmers
are working to pay their living and educational expenses as well as to earn an additional
income while they are in college.
MAJOR THEME 2: YOUNG URBAN FARMERS FACING OWN ACADEMIC
CHALLENGES
The second major theme demonstrates the participants’ academic challenges as
a college student. The participants contend with a range of scholastic challenges while in
college, including trouble focusing, understanding the subject matter, and maintaining
good marks. Since their main concern is getting bad grades, they must keep their
commitment to finish their schoolwork before beginning their duties at the farm.
Under this major theme includes the emerging theme about young urban
farmer’s fear of academic failure. The participants, Angel and Fe, expressed that they
need to prioritize their studies in order not to have failing grades.
Angel: “Pagkakaroon ng mababang grado sa school. Minsan nga kasi di na
nakakapag focus masyado sa studies… na i-stress ako kapag mababa grades ko.”
Being a young urban farmer further complicates the participants' academic goals,
especially when it comes to keeping good marks. The majority of participants in the study
by Acaso, Insopido, Tan, Vega, and Dela Fuente (2019) acknowledged that working while
attending college had an impact on their academic performance. Poor engagement in
classroom activities was the most prevalent consequence.

The last emerging theme is prioritizing school works. Regardless of how busy
they are at the farm Fe always chooses to complete her schoolwork first because it has a
due date and must be submitted on time.
Fe: “Syempre… kung ano yung mga pinaka priority na gawain ng araw na iyon,
yun yung inuuna ko. Halimbawa, may deadline sa school tapos nasabay na may gawa rin
sa palayan, ayun muna uunahin ko yung mga yon kesa gumawa ng iba.”
Setting priorities for our obligations, deadlines, projects, work, and everything else
can be a big step toward improving our effectiveness and efficiency. Prioritization,
according to Revolution Prep (2022), keeps students productive and organized while
ensuring they have enough time to complete homework, study, take care of household
duties, and participate in social and extracurricular activities. Prioritizing your tasks and
obligations is a lifelong discipline. Prioritization is a skill that can be taught to everyone at
any age and gets better with practice.
MAJOR THEME 3: ENABLING YOUNG URBAN FARMERS TO BE PRUDENT AND
DRIVEN TO ACHIEVE
The third major theme discussed that being a young urban farmer employed good
judgement to get away from threats and uncertainties and has a strong desire to succeed
for themselves and their family.

Under this major theme is the emerging theme about young urban farmers' drive
to provide for and sustain their families. It means a lot for the participants, like Lhyka
and Raul, to be able to graduate and meet the ends for their families.
Lhyka: “Kasi gustong gusto ko makapag tapos ng pag-aaral. Gusto ko rin maka-
help sa family ko kaya ayun. Saka ano pag nag palamon ako sa ganitong problema wala
ako mararating.”
Raul: “Ang pinaka motivation ko kailangan kung makapagtapos ng pag-aaral upang
makabawi ako sa aking mga magulang.”
Many people depend on the income from their jobs to support their social lives.
However, the young urban farmers are motivated to finish their degrees because they
want to provide for their parents and siblings. According to Pat Gregory (2018), future
graduates aim to feel the pride, success, and relief that former graduates can attest to
after receiving a college degree. When they obtain their diploma, they are both celebrating
a significant turning point in their own life along with the lives and livelihood of their entire
family. It can be challenging to finish college as an adult with obligations, but doing so is
an investment in their family's financial security in the future.
The next emerging theme is the ability to find solutions to problems. The
participants are able to solve their problems when it comes to handling multiple
responsibilities and not to dwell too much on the problem. Since Jeremy has a lot on his
plate, he provided a solution to his problem by managing his time properly.
Jeremy: “Time Management. Mahalaga naman kasi talaga ito. Tapos ayun… pag
kasi naka time management ka, planado gagawin. Alam mo mga gagawin. Gagawin na
ang mga gawain hanggat maaga, para iwas stress, iwas procrastination.”
Effective time management increases our productivity. We can complete our work
on schedule by effectively managing our time. It aids us in overcoming the laziness that
frequently causes procrastination. According to Australian Christian College (2019),
planning and regulating the amount of time we spend on particular tasks is the essence of
time management. Because we are concentrated and don't waste time on distractions, it
enables us to finish more in less time.
The last emerging theme under this major is having perseverance through all
the hurdles in order to thrive. It takes more determination and perseverance for the
participants to overcome the difficult moments. When the really tough battles come up, it
frequently involves pushing through obstacles and striving even when they don't want to
or when they're having trouble.
Lhyka: “Wala naman. Pinagpapatuloy ko lang ang buhay. Hinahayaan ko na lang.
Daily routine na rin naman na kaya no choice. Siguro minsan pag gusto ko na talaga
sumuko. Kaso wala naman ako magagawa… Wala eh… ito ang buhay namin eh.
Kahirapan talaga pinaka kalaban pero laban lang.”
Raul: “Wala naman ako masyado ginagawa kundi mag patuloy na lang kase wala
naman kami choice. Wala naman ako choice… Di naman kami mayaman saka sakahan
lang talaga pinagkukunan namen kaya ayon no choice talaga kundi magpatuloy kahit
madami problema o balakid ganun.”
According to Cholo Katipunan (2020), witnessing working students gave us more
drive to work harder and gratitude in the life we live. They put in a lot of effort and are
passionate about what they do, those of us in positions of privilege respect their
perseverance as "role models" for young people. These folks should be our role models
since they persevered and put up such much effort to obtain the rewards, they well
deserved. While some people are content with their lives and the support of their families,
working students put in a lot of effort to achieve their financial goals.
MAJOR THEME 4: EXPOSURE TO MULTITUDE OF TASKS WITH VARYING
DIFFICULTIES IN FARM LIFE
This fourth major theme comprises of the difficulties that the participants face in a
daily basis which ranges from handling a variety of task, managing one’s farm, carrying
out its obligations, up to how to preserve it. It is evident that farm life is not a simple life
of just simply planting crops and waiting for it to be harvested, but it comprises a lot of
activities to be fulfilled.
One of the emerging themes in this section is handling multiple activities.
According to Kenneth, that whenever there is no farm works left for him to do does not
mean that he is free to take a break, instead he tends to take care of their farm animals
and clean the area when he has spare time. Fe, on the other hand, stated that she only
has light responsibilities whenever she has nothing else to do in their farm. Meanwhile,
Camia stated that it is difficult to balance farm work and her academic responsibilities at
the same time.
Kenneth: “Sa ngayon ano… ngayon wala na masyado kase tapos na anihan
ganon. Ang ginagawa ko na lang minsan ano nagpapakain ng mga hayop, aso, mga
manok sa bukid, tas naglilinis linis dun sa mga tanim ganon.”
Fe: “Ah…Ngayon po, ako po ay taga-tingin ng pananim. So ngayon po ay wala
akong masyadong mabigat na gawain sa palayan.”
Camila: “Yung pag gising ng maaga kasi may mga schoolworks ako na minsan
inaabot ako ng gabi sa pag gagawa, tapos need gumising ng maaga. Tulad nung need I
check-up ang palay sa umaga, mga bandang 6am, ayun hirap na hirap ako bumangon
kasi ng dahil sa puyat gawa ng schoolworks”.

Fellow (2022) stressed that even though managing multiple tasks at once may
seem challenging, using effective planning and prioritization strategies can help
individuals stay on top of their responsibilities. It is an evident that in order to manage
multiple activities, young urban farmers have perseverance to fulfill their duties both in
farm and school.
Moreover, another emerging theme includes dealing with preservation of the
farm. The main factor in successfully harvesting crops in a farm is learning how to
preserve, nurture, and take care of the farm environment and its crops. Kenneth stated
that his way of dealing with their farm preservation is through maintaining that they
maintain and secure that there would be enough water for them to use in watering the
crops.
Kenneth: “Tapos mine-maintain lagi yung ano… kase sa bukid naming walang
tubig, walang regular na tubig. Tas may mga drum kami don ayon ang ginagamit. Kaya
pag na-ulan, pag nauwi ako, sinasahod ko kase pag alam kong uulan ayon para may
extra kaming tubig. Ganon lang ginagawa ko sa araw-araw. Uwi’t saka.” He further added,
“… Ang gagawin naming don, unang-una bago ka kasi makapag tanim ng palay
magtatabas muna ng gilid ng dampa, yung malawak na dampa. Ilang araw ‘yon minsan
siya lang mag-isa, kaya natulong ako. Ilang araw ‘yon. Tapos maglilinis, mag dudungkal
ng lupa ganon, tapos lalagyan ng tubig yung dampa. Mahabang proseso kaya mahirap
bago pa lang makakain ng bigas ganon.”

This method is proven to be true according to research by Torrion (2019), where
she indicated that managing one’s farm irrigation is essential to the crop to be yield by
farmers. She also stated that another factor contributing to preserve and to have a
successful crop production is the presence of available water when the seeds start to
grow and that the amount of water that is needed vary to the farm’s location.
Water is not the only key factor in preserving a farm and its crop. According to
Lhyka, machineries are also involved in order to fully utilized the labor work and to save
time.
Lhyka: “Sa ngayon, pagdidilig tapos taga check-up ng mga palay. Minsan ako rin
inuutusan kapag may need akong bilhin na pataba o kaya naman taga ayos ng makina
ganon.” He further adds, “Uhm… Yung pinaka-challenging sa akin is yung sa makina ng
mga ginagamit namin. Kasi dapat maintain yun… maintin yun. Kasi minsa… kasi minsan
mahal yung piya… mga piyesa sa makina na ginagamit sa pagsasaka. Kaya yung pag
ma-maintain yung pinaka-challenging responsibilities para sa akin. Kasi… kasi yung
tinotoka ang makina.”
According to Kienzle (2022), wherein he stated that mechanization is a vital and
crucial part of modern agriculture and that by utilizing machineries in farming signifies that
more tasks can be easily completed and at the same time, farmlands that have big areas
is expected to yield greater quantity of crops while conserving natural resources. From a
study by Garcines (2019) in studying factors affecting agricultural mechanization in the

Philippines, he found that several problems that common issues that farmers encountered
are the likes of regarding how to properly use agricultural machinery, the high cost of
equipment, the high price of fuel and oil for the utilization of agricultural machinery of small
farm holdings, and high repair and maintenance cost are damaged.
To further explore this major theme, managing farm crops had also been involved
as managing a farm is not easy for farmers as to several causes may affect the crops to
be yield in a single harvest. Hence, Angel’s experience in the farm, she expressed that
pests tend to destroy their crops by feasting on their farm before it was even harvested.
Raul on the other hand had contemplated the success of his harvest because he believed
that it is up to the weather to decide saying that if it happens, his hard work turns out to
be a waste of time.
Angel: “Ang pinakamahirap kapag nasisira ang mga tanim kapag may kalamidad,
tapos minsan kapag may mga peste nasisira yung mga pananim
Raul: “… Yong iniisip ko kung kikita ba ang tanim namin kase minsan weather
weather yan minsan maganda ang ani minsan walang kita. Talo lang sa pagod at oras.”
This claim is evident from the study of Skendzic (2021) wherein she stated that the
current changes in the climate, extreme weathers, as well as destructive but adaptable
organisms such as insects and pests cause major impact on crop production.
Another emerging theme was found which deals with carrying out farm
obligations. There are a lot of activities when it comes to farming, and it can even affect
farmer’s own well-being. Kenneth said that being a young urban farmer is no easy task
since farming is long and complicated process. Michelle on the other hand, aside from
stating that farming is not easy, it also causes her physical strain in her body.
Kenneth: “Yung pagsasaka talaga mismo, yung pagtatanim ng palay. Kase
mahabang proseso ‘yon. Tapos lalo na sa ano… kada umaga… na ano minsan sa tatay
ko… sa lolo ko nga naaano ako kase ang hirap ng dinadaan namin lalo na kapag maulan
ay kailangan naming pumunta don.”
Michelle: “Uhm… Yung pagtatanim po, masakit sya sa katawan tsaka ah… marami
po kasi talagang process and pagtata… pagtatanim kaya ayun po di lang po pisikal na
pagod.”
Gonzales (2018) stated that the life of a farmer is a busy and stressful one. To
reach their ultimate goal, a lot of tasks and work must be completed each day. The
beginning of a day on the farm is very early which is being done to complete tasks more
quickly. It may sound really exhausting to live on a farm, but because they are aware that
their work provides food for their families, these young urban farmers feel satisfied and
fulfilled at the end of the day.

It has been also found that they considered farming activities serves as part of
training as farmers spend the majority of their day standing, lifting, hauling, and pulling
various objects and machinery. Kenneth basically needs to traverse every time he had to
farm or harvest. In turn, he said that due to this daily activity, his body become sturdy and
even improved his physical qualities.
Kenenth: “Sa akin iniisip ko training ‘yun. Yung mga pagtawid-tawid sa bukid yung
ganon. Training yun sa akin kasi pangpalakas din ng katawan yun ih. Parang doon
mababatak katawan ko ganon.”
Farmer abilities includes the knowledge and skills that enable them to perform their
daily tasks. These can be use in a variety of ways, including communicating with
farmhands, tending crops, and repairing machinery. Farming enhances physical skills
when it takes as part of training and also can develop mental skills such as problem-
solving, organizing and communication. It is indeed that farming is not only farming itself
thus it is also a pathway to various development of life skills.
Another emerging theme that accompanied the major theme is that farming
knowledge allows young urban farmer to adapt farm works easily. Children's brains
are developing rapidly; they can bounce back faster than adults; they can learn skills and
cope at a faster rate. In this case, the fact that children don't know much about the world
works in their favor (Booth, J. 2020). In the case of Gigi, the moment she had opened
her eyes to the world, farm life had already been present in her view since her family are
farmers. She also said that she became a young urban farmer not only to help her family
but also to have allowance when she goes to school.
Gigi: “Siguro sa pag aadjust mas madali na sakin kasi bata palang naman ako eto
na ‘yong bakikita kong ginagawa ng pamilya ko, kailangan ko din nakatulong sa kanila
kasi para rin may pang baon kami sa school.”
Investing in youth skill development generally has a positive impact, particularly on
employment and earnings outcomes." (Youth Power Organization, 2022). It is much easy
to learn and adapt skills while young because it exposes young urban farmers to farming
environment.
MAJOR THEME 5: RESPONSIBILITY INCREASES WITH AGE
This theme illustrates how relative the age of the participants to the number of
responsibilities they would be carrying as an adult when they grew up. As anyone would
say, as an individual get older, it is not only their age and physical appearance change,
but also their knowledge, experience, set of skills, and their view of the world. The same
could be said in the context of the participants wherein as they grow in age, their innate
knowledge in farming kept on growing since they are accustomed to farm life and had
adapted to it.
With regards to the major theme, it had been found out that getting older brings
more farm work as the participants get older, they have more responsibilities. In the
statement of Kenneth, he said that his father once told him that as he grew older,
responsibilities follow. He even reminisces the time he was a child, free from
responsibilities, which is now just a memory that he can look back into.
Kenneth: “… Kaya sabi nga ng papa ko habang tumatanda ka marami ka nang
responsibilidad. Eh diba nung mga bata bata ka panay gala ganon kaya minsan
naiiwasan ko na yon dahil sa responsibilidad.”
Being an adult and a kid have a lot of differences in life. Growing older tend to give
more works and learning a lot of things, while being a kid it is just an easy life where you
can play around and enjoy life. Getting older brings a lot of responsibilities as it is the way
of life.
Another emerging theme accompanied by growing older and its relevance to
responsibilities, farming was learned from an early age. This is further backed up by
the experience of Lhyka wherein she said that at a young age she is already holding farm
tools and had stepped on muddy land to harvest crops which led her to adapt the
experiences she had as child as she grew up.
Lhyka: “… Minsan nagsasaka ako nung bata pa ako. Kaya hanggang ngayon
pagtanda ko na-adapt ko na siya.”
Young urban farmers easily adapt to farming since it was learned at a young age
and farm skills more develop and increase as she grows older. Learning farming at young
age teaches children responsibility. Everything raised or grown on a farm is dependent
on the farmer. Farming teaches children the importance of their role in the production of
the food that feeds them, their families, and their friends (Farm, L. D. 2019).
MAJOR THEME 6: PROVIDING ONESELF AND FAMILY A BETTER FUTURE
This major theme encapsulates the drive and reason of farmers in their tiring,
mentally draining, and physically straining job; to provide a brighter and prosperous future
for them and their families. Family, ambitions, goals, aspirations, and an optimistic view
for the future is seen to be a recurring pattern among the participants when interviewed
about their purpose for working hard day-in and day-out. Consequently, this will be
elaborated as they expressed their ideas and their thoughts in fulfilling their
responsibilities and duties as farmers.
It is needless to say that family had served as an inspiration for many people, the
same goes to the participants wherein they considered their family as the greatest
aspirations for the young urban farmers. Filipinos are known to be family oriented;
they are known to have strong bonds and ties with their family members. They often place
high regards and of extreme importance on their family above anything else in the world.
Jeremy stated that her family is her main reason in working hard, making herself the
second priority since she views them as her number one supporter. Mario, where he
considered his family as his source of motivation which pushes his to work hard for their
future. And lastly, Fe also said that she had accepted the role that was given to her, to be
a young urban farmer, in order to help her family to grow and have a better future.
Jeremy: “Ang aking pamilya. Laging sila, sila dahilan tapos pangalawa lang sarili
ko. Sila motivation ko talaga, kasi sila number 1 supporter ko eh.”
Mario: “Para po matapos ko na po yung pag-aaral ko po. Para po mas… mas
maayos po ang buhay po namin. Para po umayos yung buhay namin, ginagawa ko po
pareho yung sa school at sa farm po.”
Fe: “Yung ano… yung gampanin ko para makatulong sa pamilya, tinanggap ko na
lang na ito talaga ang role ko sa buhay… sa family namin. Kumabaga… tinake ko sya in
a positive way na ito yung purpose ko sa life.
Furthermore, one emerging theme is that young urban farmers are driven to
succeed in life. Young urban farmers have the desire to succeed sets goals and works
hard to achieve them. The desire to succeed is a powerful predictor of perseverance,
continued effort, and achieving goals. Camila stated that she continues being a farmer to
achieve her goal as a young urban farmer.
Camilla: “Kaya ko nga tinutuloy ang pagsasaka para matupad ko goal ko as a
student, para makapag tapos ako ng pag-aaral.” She further adds, “Focus ako lagi sa
aking goal, focus lang lagi sa mga dreams sa buhay.”

It stated that one of the major motivations for students to earn their degree is to
have a sense of fulfillment (Gregory, 2018), due to the fact that one’s an individual is
capable of providing the necessary means to their family such as commodities and bills,
the fulfillment will be translated into having a personal satisfaction and thus, creating and
offering a more contented life for their families.
MAJOR THEME 7: ESTABLISHING RAPPORT
This major theme focuses on the interpersonal relationship built by the participants
with other people around them such as co-farmers, elderly farmers, and even other people
in farming. It is noticeable that building a relationship with other people is not as easy as
one would think due to contributing factors such as differences in opinions on certain
ideas, the age gap between the parties involved, or the willingness to build a rapport from
oneself.
Among the challenges that young urban faced in building relationship with another
people, it is creating fellowship among older farmers which became one of the
emerging themes. It is often hard to maintain a conversation with someone who is older
due to the differences in age, ideas, or mannerism which could be mistranslated and
caused miscommunication. Lhyka stated that she had a hard time building rapport with
fellow farmers in especially if they are older than her because she said that most of the
older farmers tend to order her around without regards for her being new in that field of
work which she considered as the most challenging part of farm life. Raul on the other
hand stated that aside from the older farmers, he also had troubles building rapport with
his customers. And lastly, Gigi further elaborated that the reason she is having a difficult
time understanding older adults is due to their differences in perceiving life in general, and
sometimes she was even talked out of attending school and just focused on working in
the farm.
Lhyka: “Ah… Yung pakikisama sa kapwa magsasaka. Lalo na sa mga matatanda,
sa mga nakakatanda. Minsan kasi marami silang utos na di ko minsan maintindihan lalo
na nung bago palang ako sa pagsasaka nung bata-bata pa ako. Kaya ayun, yung pinaka
challenge saken… para sa aken yung pakikisama talaga sa mga nakakatandang
magsasaka.”
Raul: ““Pakikisama talaga, lalo na sa mga pinagbebentahan nyo ng palay, o kaya
yung mga nakakatanda sa amin na nakiki palay dito sa palayan, samahan talaga,
pakikisama pinakamahirap.”
Gigi: “Yong kung paano maki sama sa mga kapwa ko magsasaka, especially sa
mga matatanda.” She further added, “Mahirap pakisamahan ‘yong iba lalo na kasi iba
talaga pananaw nila sa buhay, ‘yong iba sinasabi ‘wag na ako mag-aral dito na lang ako
sa sakahan kaya ayon pahirapan talaga sa pakikisama.”
Donohue (2020) emphasized that maintaining a strong relationship with older
people requires effective communication. Age-related role changes can have an impact
on the relationship dynamic, and conversing with them occasionally requires a different
communication style than having a conversation with younger people. Speaking with
elderly people can become easier with practice because communication is a learned skill.
A good characteristic of young urban farmers is considering their communication with
elders. It is not always easy to get along with, but they still prefer to adjust to the situation.
Furthermore, engagement with crop buyers is also a challenge as they had to
get along with the buyers in order to them to talk about the crop matters easily. Raul stated
that establishing relationship with outside people involved in the farm is challenging, but
companionship is necessary to prevent the loss of what was discussed between the sales.
Raul: “Pakikisama talaga ang pinakamahirap, lalo na sa mga pinagbebentahan ng
mga pananim, para hindi masira yung mga naging usapan. “
Lund (2021) mentioned that industries can provide a more customized and alluring
customer experience by developing relationships with both new and potential customers.
According to a recent study, 86% of customers say their experiences matter just as much
as the goods or services they actually buy. This implies that businesses must not only
offer the goods or services that consumers require, but also provide excellent end-to-end
experiences at all points of contact.
MAJOR THEME 8: CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE IN FARMING ENVIRONMENT

This major theme is made up of the lived experiences of the young urban farmers
who are exposed to an environment where working is regarded as being necessary for
survival whether it be in sweltering heat or when it is pouring with rain, and where their
daily income is based on the crops that they can produce, the farm. In fact, the participants
realized that being born and raised on a farm was out of their control, so they made the
most of it by working as farmers and students at the same time.
As participants are exposed to farming environment at an early age, this includes
the acceptance on their way of life as young urban farmers. Living a life that an
individual had no choice is beyond one’s control, however, accepting and embracing that
life is a choice that one must own up to. This encompasses how the young urban farmers
had accepted their fate to be living in two worlds: as students and farmers. Angel stated
that they just accepted things as the way it is, they took on their purposed as young urban
farmers while being students at the same time. However, Raul stated that the reason they
became young urban farmer is that he had no choice but to. He believed that they have
no alternative choices or paths to follow aside from farming which is why they just
accepted it as it was.
Angel: “Ginagawa ko na lang ang role ko bilang isang farmer at isang estudyante.
Ganoong adjustment na lang kasi ayun yung pinaka best na magagawa ko saka
acceptance kasi ito ako.”

Raul: “No choice naman ako. Saka ito ang kinabubuhay namin sa pang araw-araw
na gastusin namin ito rin ang sumasalo sa pag-aaral ko.”
Many individuals, especially the privileged ones with the right resources and good
education at hand, they are the lucky few to have the choice to follow the career that they
wanted to pursue however, other people are not fortunate enough to have choices and
the only determining factor that an individual can follow is determined at the circumstance
of their birth and status (Kramer, 2014). This context is further supported by Chang
(2020), who claimed that many things are beyond one's control, such as the weather,
family members, death, and life in general, and that attempting to assert control over
these things will only result in more pain and suffering. As a result, many people tend to
embrace and accept things as they are rather than pushing them away even further.
Moreover, an emerging theme that arises deals with the young urban farmers’
early childhood exposure at the farm. Not everyone had the experience of growing up
on a farm, but having looked, it is not all that different from growing up in the city; in fact,
it is just as common as anyone would assume. Although there are undoubtedly
differences in the upbringing because most farm children had to undertake farm works at
a young age. Lhyka stated that she did not have a hard time adjusting in farm life because
she had grown accustomed to it, which contradicts the experience of Paul saying he had
a hard time knowing the basics of farming at an early age but managed to grasp it as he
grew older, even when he is a student.

Lhyka: “Actually, di na ako masyado naga-adjust kasi nga ito na nakalakihan ko.
Itong pagsasaka, pag-aaral ito na talaga nakalakihan ko eh…”
Paul: “Nahihirapan ako lalo na noong una pero pag naman nasanay na lalo na kasi
kasama na ito sa paglaki ko, wala na normal na lang ganun. Nakasanayan na ang
pagsasaka kasabay ng pag-aaral ko.”
According to Torii (2018), young people being exposed to the working world
provide opportunities for students to be acquainted with professional people outside their
social circle and help them to be enriched with knowledge that they can use in the labor
industry. However, this claim is refuted by Greenberg (1988) that young people and
considering them as workers may be exposed to job-related stressors, especially if they
are required to take on adult responsibilities when their coping skills are not yet adequate.
He further added that simultaneously balancing work and school may not be easy and
could be perceived by young adults as stressful that they may carry as they progress in
school. The above participants' early experiences conflict with one another, but they
eventually come to an understanding because they had grown accustomed to their life on
the farm.
MAJOR THEME 9: FARMING IS INHERITED
This theme explores the phenomenon of how farming is not just a one-man
business but a family one. A farmland is usually passed from one generation to another
in order to be a source of income and job for generations to come. Same could be said in
the current study wherein the participants described that their farm is not just a business
they earned through hard work, but because of their rights to inherit it.
One emerging theme under this major theme is that farming was passed down
from generation to generation. Farming is not an exception to the widespread practice
of some families passing down their work and responsibilities, including farming. Families
and relatives are important in the decision to take over the farm and become a farmer for
young urban farmers. Fe claimed that farming was first pursued by her grandparents,
then after her parents took over farm work, which was then passed down to them.
Fe: “Hmm…Kasi po yung nagsimula sila lolo at lola sa pagsasaka, tapos ganun
din po sila mama at papa. Kaya po ayun nagging magsasaka rin po ako kumbaga… ah
kumbaga po mana-mana ganun pasa-pasa. Ayun po.”
Agriculture was once thought of as a heritage vocation, something that was passed
down from generation to generation along with the inheritance of land and property.
Farming is an obligation for the unlanded to take on large responsibilities and hard labor
with minimal benefits and low returns (Lugtu, K.C. 2022). Passing on responsibility in
these kinds of jobs is similar to other types of jobs because everyone needs a source of
daily needs, like young urban farmers.

On the other hand, parental influence has a greater impact if family and relatives
play a role in the young urban farmers' decision to become farmers. This is where another
emerging theme arises in which young urban farmer undertook farming as a result of
parental influence. Parents desire a bright future for their children; but in these
circumstances, Raul and Angel stated that, the family's support of one another can help
them progress in life, and as a result, they are influenced and encouraged to be young
urban farmers and accomplish farm work.
Raul: “Namana ko lang sa magulang ko, kasi magsasaka sila kaya ayon, dahil sa
kanla natutunan ko rin mag saka kaya naging magsasaka rin ako.”
Angel: “Dahil ang magulang ko ay farmer at kailangan ko din silang tulungan.”
Farming as an occupation turned as a lifestyle since farming turned as a cycle of
their life. In addition, (historians.org 2022) discussed that farming is typically a family
work. The labor is divided among the husband, wife, and children, with each doing what
his or her strength and ability allow. The family becomes a tight and harmonious unit as
a result of such collaboration and young urban farmers together with their families, able
to thrive in their way of living.
MAJOR THEME 10: FARMING AS THE SOURCE OF FINANCIAL INCOME
This theme encompasses the narratives of the young urban farmers wherein they
had deemed farming not only a job that is meant to provide them food to the table but
considered it as the breadwinner of their family since farming is their main source of
income not only to but the basic necessity for daily living, but it extends and even became
the way to pay their academic fees in their schooling.
An emerging theme found is that educational expenses allow young urban
farmer to do farm work. It is hard to work while taking college, various problems may
appear and educational expenses is part of it. For the young urban farmer, farming sets
as the main source of financial income and it is no wonder that it can also help to pay
college tuition fees. According to Raul, the main reason he is working hard in their farm
is to earn money so that he could pay his tuition fees, and at the same time, to bring back
something to his parents.
Raul: “… Na kailangan kong kumita ng pera upang my pang bayad ako sa tuition
fee ko at makabawi ako sa nga magulang ko.”
Other studies have shown that some students have to work harder than others in
order to pay living expenses as well as tuition and supplies, and those students have a
harder time maintaining good grades, according to Georgetown University Center (2020).
Farming helps pay educational expenses for young urban farmers and also their way on
how to pay back their parents for all their hardships that they have done for them.
Furthermore, it is also included in the major theme that farming is the family’s
source of basic household expenses. Farming is not new as the main source of income
for some families in Philippines. Gigi stated that even when she was young, farming had
been the main source of her family’s income, and on top of it, farming keep their family
afloat which is why she strives to do the same.
Gigi: “Ang kahirapan ng buhay dahil maliit palang ako eto na yung source of
income ng pamilya namin, at para na rin makatulong ako sa pamilya namin.”
Dotson (2018) claimed that farming provides opportunities for farmers to provide
for their daily needs and for lifting individuals out of poverty at a time. Young urban
farmers are aware that farming is their primary source of income and because of the
hardship of life that they are experiencing, it motivates them to work harder in order to
provide a source of income for their family and themselves.
MAJOR THEME 11: DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONCEPT
Through practical farming experiences, this central theme illustrates how young
urban farmers develop their sense of self. Our perception of our actions, skills, and
distinctive qualities is known as our self-concept. It evolves when a person experiences
various lived experiences and moves through various life stages. A person's perception
of themselves as being uniquely different from others is influenced by their life
experiences.
The development of high self-esteem was one of the participant’s quality that
was highlighted in this theme. Due to his ability to multitask and transition from agricultural
worker to college student, Mario thinks well of himself. His self-confidence rises as a result
of his increased appreciation for himself. While the self-esteem of Raul, increases with
each complement he gets for being a farmer and a student. Raul added that his capacity
to support his family and the community was what made him the subject of other people's
praise.
Mario: “Nakikita ko po yung sarili ko na magaling po kasi isipin nyo po…kaya ko
po magmulti-task po, kaya ko po maging college student tsaka kaya ko rin po magwork
sa farm kaya mataas po tingin ko sa sarili ko.”
Raul: “Nakakatulong ako sa bayan, nakakatulong ako sa pamilya ko kaya ayon sa
tuwing pinupuri nila ako na magsasaka ako at the same time college student, mas lalo
nataas kumpyansa ko sa sarili ko.”
Srna et al. (2017) found that the mere perception of multitasking improves
performance on a certain activity. Greater attention and involvement with the work is one
of the main factors behind this improvement, according to physiological measurements.
As a result, giving exceptional performance in a number of different activities raises a
person's sense of fulfilment and self-worth, which raises their self-esteem. According to
what Mario said, his enjoyment of multitasking activities, such as working on a farm while
studying, was the key factor in his increased self-esteem. McGinley (2019) also said that
one of the best ways to increase a child's self-esteem is to give them positive feedback,
especially in reference to their own efforts and intrinsic qualities. Children are more likely
to internalize this way of thinking and utilize it to boost their own self-confidence if their
parents consistently send them positive words. The biggest benefit of Raul's position as a
farmer is the reason he was praised. Raul's confidence is raised by the constant stream
of comments and praise.
Increase of self-image and self-perception is the second feature discussed in
this theme. The participant thinks that all of his struggles, including those he faced while
attending school and farming, have strengthened him as a person. He views himself as
a tougher individual as a result. As he takes on new difficulties at school and on the farm,
Mario's image of himself changes. In addition, the other participant, Lhyka, thinks her
experience growing up on a farm has given her a strong sense of self. Due to her
development of endurance and patience, she sees herself as patient and hardworking.
Mario: “Mas nakikita ko po sa sarili ko na matatag na tao kasi…kasi nga sa dami
ng pinagdaanan ko, sa dami ko pong problema… tapos naghahalo pa po sa school at
tsaka sa farming po kaya nakikita ko pong mas matatag akong tao.”
Lhyka: “Ano… parang mas pinatatag…pinapatatag kasi neto ang sarili ko.
Nagkaroon ng mahabang pasensya ng… ng pagtitiyaga sa buhay kaya ayun nade-
describe ko sarili ko na mahaba ang pasensya at matiyaga.”
Young people may not have the same level of a negative influence on their ability
to function independently, even when problems have an effect on them as well, according
to a study by Sharma et al. (2020). Young individuals exhibit greater emotion regulation
than older persons, focusing more on positive than negative information. Although Mario
encountered some difficulties in performing his duties as a student and a young urban
farmer, this explains why his perspective of himself and his self-worth have improved.
Another aspect included in this theme is being unconcerned about how other
people perceive the young urban farmer. The participant really doesn’t care much
about how others will see her because if she focuses on that, nothing happens. Michelle
protects her worth by disregarding the opinions of other people about her life as a farmer
and a student. While Jeremy, one of the participants, doesn't mind if others have negative
opinions of him. She accepts their perception about him because he believes he cannot
change the way they think about him.
Michelle: “Uhm… wala talaga ako masyado pakialam… sa kung paano man ako
nakikita ng ibang tao. Kasi pag pinag-tuunan ko iyon ng pansin wala naman
mangyayari…
Jeremy: “Ayun kung ano man isipin nila sa akin kapag nakikita akong nagsasaka
at nag-aaral, di ko naman mababago ‘yon. Tinatanggap ko na lang…”
External sources, according to Sicinski (2022), include the surroundings you spend
the most of your time in, the interactions you have with others, and the labels that other
people tend to assign to you. Others frequently shape your beliefs about yourself, your
capabilities, and the world around you through rejection, judgment, ridicule, and criticism.
This affects how you feel about yourself, the labels you assign to yourself, and your core
self-beliefs.
This theme also included the attribute of experiencing satisfaction in doing farm
activities. The participant is overjoyed because they can see the beautiful outcome of
their efforts. It appears that the outcome of Jeremy's efforts is the main reason for his
positive attitude toward farming. Knowing that other people value someone like them
makes Gigi happy.
Jeremy: “Uhmm sa ano… yung… yung part na sobrang worth it ng pinaghirapan
talaga pagdating sa dulo yung maganda resulta.”
Gigi: “Masaya, kasi may mga taong nakaka appreciate ng mga bagay na
ginagawa namin.”
According to Szczeniak et al. (2021), when young people are aware of their
abilities and talents, it might result in a general sense of satisfaction with one's own life
and improved self-esteem. Likewise, when people tend to underrate their skills, lower life
satisfaction might result in less positive self-esteem. Her general self-concept has
improved as a result of the satisfaction Jeremy felt.
The final attribute emphasized in this theme was the development of low self-
esteem due to negative perceptions of other people. When someone disparages the
participant's family, the person gets hurt. One of the main causes of Lhyka's declining
self-esteem was receiving this type of treatment. Due of the way farmers are sometimes
treated, Camila is happy yet a little reserved.
Lhyka: “Minsan na hu-hurt ako ganun. Kapag mina maliit ako or kami naiiyak ako.”
Camila: “Uhmm… proud na nahihiya po kasi po minsan maliit ang tingin nila sa
magsasaka.”
According to Kaley (2020), people with low self-esteem may base their perception
of their value on the words and deeds of those around them. It can be challenging to shut
off the noise of other people's voices in our heads and concentrate on the sound of our
own ideas, but it's a crucial step in developing self-esteem. Our self-esteem rises as we
begin to acknowledge that our voice guides the course that our thoughts and deeds take.
MAJOR THEME 12: YOUNG URBAN FARMER IS AKIN TO OTHER WORKING
STUDENTS
This theme discusses the similarity of being a young urban farmer and a college
student in terms of how the participants view themselves. The participant frequently
stated that he didn't seem to detect any specific disparities in how he carried out his duty
and obligation as a young urban farmer and a student. People immediately compare their
own traits and abilities to those of others, which can be seen as an effort to improve their
own self-esteem and self-perception.
One aspect that was considered to be included in this theme is that working
students are similar in terms of self-perception. One participant believes that she has
traits in common with other working students. Working students are consistent in reporting
their views and behavior, according to John's claim.

John: “Ayun nga just like other students na working student.”
The results of the study by Abenoja et al. (2019) revealed that the participants
experienced positive emotions and good time management. They also develop
responsibility and enhance their personal life. According to what John said, students who
are also working on a farm have a favorable self-image as a result of their previous
experiences studying and performing both jobs.
Another element that was mentioned in this theme is that being a working
student is a norm in the community. The participant believes that his circumstances
are typical and comparable to those of employed students. His assertion suggests that
young adults like him frequently have the role of working student allocated to them.
John: “Yung pag aaral ko naman as a farmer parang normal din siya as other na
tulad ng ibang working students.”
In the Philippines, 18-year-old waitresses and cashiers are frequently seen,
according to Walter (2020). You can learn that many of them are students by striking up
a little conversation as you pay for your food. Most of them are working the night shift
after a full day of classes. For the majority of these motivated students, sleep is
undoubtedly a luxury, especially on weekends.
Farming was viewed as roles with similar attributes is the third characteristic
that was explored in this theme. Being a student and a young urban farmer are two quite
different things, yet John doesn't seem to make any distinctions between them. He
appears to be able to identify himself in this way since he has had experience in both the
positions of farmer and student.
John: “Parang wala naman masyadong pagkakaiba yung pagiging farmer ko sa
pagiging ano… pagiging working student ng iba.”
The study by Peth and Mubhoff (2018) discovered that in an experiment evaluating
network bonuses and spatial targeting in a reverse auction for ecosystem services,
students and agricultural landowners exhibited comparable behavior. The only difference
in behavior was that farmers tended to pick things up more quickly than students, which
led to better performance and bigger environmental benefits.
MAJOR THEME 13: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

The key concept of this theme is the growth of distinctive personalities and
qualities. Lived experiences are a person's unique perspective on the world derived via
direct, first-hand participation in everyday activities. The lived experiences that come with
being a farmer and a student help those who take on these kinds of roles to develop and
mature. As they candidly recount their lived experiences as a farmer and a student, the
participants frequently display personality growth and change.
Being a farmer is a respectable job was the first distinction that was tackled in
this theme. Since farming is an honorable and decent profession, the participant
constantly tells himself that he is proud to be a farmer. Angel grows to respect her
position, which helps her feel better about herself. Despite what others may think, Fe also
regards farming as a worthwhile vocation.
Angel: “Sinasabi ko palagi na proud ako sa trabaho namin kase kahit ganito ang
pamumuhay namin marangal naman itong trabaho.”
Fe: “Kasi tsaka yung pagiging magsasaka naman po ay marangal na trabaho na
kahit yung iba ang tingin sa amin dito minamaliit kami ganun.”
Allen (2018) talked on how having a daily place of employment is extremely closely
related to feelings of self-worth and self-esteem. You feel like a valuable part of society
when you are employed (although that feeling is mostly sub-conscious, he notes). Angel
gains a greater understanding of who she is as a person because she honors and
respects her work as a farmer.
This theme also included the aspect development of humility through assigned
roles. The participant describes herself as being a straightforward person. Fe cultivates
humility by describing her roles as a farmer and a student as being basic. She also assists
her parents as a student. Furthermore, because of Kenneth broad experience, the
participant believed himself to be an ordinary person.
Fe: “Uhm… Ako po ay simpleng tao lang. Simpleng studyante na natulong sa
magulang. Simpleng anak ng magsasaka tsaka simpleng magsasaka na mag-aaral din.
Ayun. Ganun po. Ayun.”

Kenneth: “Ah ano… normal lang. Para sa akin normal lang kasi matagal ko na
naman ginagawa eh”.
Schaffner (2020) stated that a humble mindset has significant positive effects on
our cognitive, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Adopting a humbler mindset
increases our overall psychological wellbeing and ensures our social functioning.
Another feature that was reviewed in this theme is being accustomed to the
assigned role. It comes naturally to the participant because he is used to being both a
farmer and a student. Because of his extensive experience in the role, Kenneth was able
to adapt to it.
Kenneth: “Kaya sa akin normal lang kasi nakasanayan ko na ganon.”
Prince (2021) asserts that adaptability is more than just being flexible; it also
involves resilience and emotional intelligence. It involves being open to experiences even
those that are outside of our comfort zones and refraining from making assumptions like
"I could never do that" or "that will be too hard for me."
The last quality that was dealt with this theme is discovering the central
motivating aims of your life. The participant thinks about his family and her education
all the time. This is due to the fact that they are his primary sources of inspiration. While
Lhyka draws motivation for her hard work and determination to make a life from her
experiences in studying and farming.

Jeremy: “Pamilya ang lagi kong iniisip sa lahat ng oras at ang aking pag-aaral.
Ayun nga kasi sila nga ang aking no.1 motivation sa buhay.”
Lhyka: “Kaya ayun ginagawa ko rin ‘yon motivation para magpatuloy ang buhay.”
According to the research of Perera (2022), it is stated how self-esteem and
confidence affect how much disappointment a person can handle and how long they can
stick with a goal before giving up. Giving up seems like a good option when one has low
self-esteem, but it's not always a smart one. You must have a strong and positive self-
concept before you can get motivated.
MAJOR THEME 14: DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Having the capacity to regulate one's thoughts, feelings, and actions is known as
having self-management skills. You may create objectives on your own and take the effort
to accomplish them if you have good self-management skills. Participants in this theme
have showed some promise in developing coping mechanisms and stress-management
techniques to deal with the difficulties they have in juggling their responsibilities as
students and farmers. In addition, they learn how to handle and prevent criticism of their
young urban farming endeavors from others.
Gaining practical knowledge through involvement in farming was one of the
qualities that was analyzed in this theme. For the participant, everything involves hard
work. Just like farming, you must become diligent. Raul discovered that it takes time to
see the results of your hard work. In addition, Jeremy claimed that when you are more
aware of who you are, you become more motivated because you are conscious of your
likes and dislikes as well as what you should maintain and discard.
Raul: “Matutong maging matiyaga at lahat ng bagay ay kailangan paghirapan
katulad na lamang sa farm work. Bago mo makuha ang fruit of labor mo ay kinakailangan
mong maghintay.”
Jeremy: “Pag mas kilala mo sarili mo mas mamomotivate ka sa buhay kase alam
mo yung mga ayaw mo at hindi at yung mga dapat i-keep at iwasan.”
Knowing oneself better improves our capacity to lead meaningful lives.
Additionally, it helps us comprehend our fundamental drives and anxieties and improves
our capacity for emotional regulation (Schaffner, 2020).
One of the distinctions that was scrutinized in this theme is the ability to multi-
task and develop surviving strategy. Because she needs to do her assignment as soon
as possible to avoid losing any time, the participant focuses more on her goal. She regains
confidence in her opinions. Additionally, Kenneth mentioned that when he was in school,
he started working in more than just farming.
Angel: “Kailangang matapos agad ang aking mga gawain para walang masayang
na oras tapos dahil doon mas nag fofocus ako sa goal ko then nagiging positive na uli
ako sa mga naiisip ko.”

Kenneth: “Tsaka hindi lang din naman yung pag f-farm yung nagging trabaho ko
habang napasok ako sa school, meron ding iba.”
Being able to complete more tasks in less time makes multitasking more
productive. Additionally, multitaskers can push their coworkers to work harder and
generate a productive tone in the office (Indeed Editorial Team, 2020).
The other element that was considered to be included in this theme was the
forming a strategy to avoid negative people. The best course of action for the
participant is to disregard those who criticize her. She also thinks that their comments
won't cause you to lose anything you have. We need to maintain a positive attitude on
life, says Camila.
Camila: “Kung minamaliit ka nila deadma mo lang. Di mo naman ikamamatay pang
mamaliit nila kaya laban lang sa buhay.”
Roy (2022) emphasized that if a relationship or an association with negative people
gives you discomfort, then move away from it. If moving away from it is not possible, then
at least reduce the interaction to the minimum possible. By hanging on to negative
thoughts and emotions you are only harming yourself and attracting even more negative
energy.
Lastly, the attribute that was emphasized in this theme was priority is more
focused on assigned role at the farm. The participant solely considers what is important
to her as a student and a young urban farmer. Gigi adjusts her attention in her roles in
order to escape pressures and unfavourable comments from others.
Gigi: “Wala naman kase mas focus ako sa sarili ko, pagiging college student ko,
sa pagsasaka ko saka sa family ko.”
Rocky Vista Health Center (2021) asserts that practicing self-compassion and
kindness daily is a key component of self-care. Your self-esteem may be positively
impacted by this, and self-improvement will follow.
MAJOR THEME 15: INFLUENCE ENCOURAGES INSPIRATION TO THE
COMMUNITY
This theme is about the inspirations that the participants shared with the society
by showcasing admirable deeds that they discovered through participation in both farming
and academic pursuits. Even in silence, talking about an experience with someone else
can help us focus and become more aware of our senses and perceptions. Additionally,
it improves how we view ourselves overall and our capacity to overcome obstacles
brought on by our surroundings and other people.
One of the properties that was involved in this theme is disseminating knowledge
and ideas about farming. The participant is able to impart her expertise on rice planting
and cultivation to others. Fe sees imparting her farming knowledge as a positive influence
on the neighborhood.
Fe: “Nakakapag-share po ako ng knowledge about sa pagtatanim or pagpa-palay
sa ibang tao. Ayun po.”
According to Talbi (2018), you feel content and pleased of yourself when someone
asks for your assistance and afterwards thanks you for it. Your happiness and sense of
self-worth increase.
The second criteria that was mentioned in this theme is establishing
encouragement and good example with others. Other others wanted to go along and
experience farming with the participants. Kenneth then told them what they were going to
do in terms of farming. He also answered some of his classmates' questions regarding
the best ways to plant and take care of the crops.
Kenneth: “Sabi nga nung iba gusto nila sumama kasi gusto nila maranasan.
Sasabihin ko ‘tara sama kayo magbubukid tayo dito’ yun lang. Yung ano… minsan sa
ano… pag may nagtatanong sa akin, kunwari sa mga kaklase ko dito sa bago kong
school… may tanong sila sa akin minsan kung paano daw magtanim, paano daw alagaan
ganon.”
Mesiti (2018) asserts that encouraging helps your youngster feel more self-
assured and confident. You may teach your children to think and speak well of themselves
by supporting and praising them. Ideally, we should all understand how vital it is to give
ourselves a pat on the back for our accomplishments, but some parents are so harsh and
so demanding that their kids never learn this valuable life lesson.
The third distinction that was tackled in this theme is highlighting the ability to
help their family as their greatest contribution to community. The participant
believes that by taking over the farming when her parents need a break so they can
rest, she assists her parents as a young urban farmer. Camila views helping her parents
as her greatest service to the neighborhood. While Lhyka believes that her greatest
contribution has been helping her parents with their farming.
Camila: “Kapag nagpapahinga po ang mama at papa ko sa pagsasaka, ako naman
po ang pumapalit sa kanila para…makapagpahinga po sila. Ayun po ang tingin ko sa
pinakagreatest contribution ko.”
Lhyka: “Yung pagtulong ko na lang sa magulang ko sa pagsasaka. Ayun sa tingin
ko ang pinaka greatest contribution ko.”
Helping others raises your feeling of purpose and boosts your self-esteem,
according to Roberts (2017). The self-esteem and general well-being of those who
volunteer their time, make charitable contributions, or help those in need are all increased.
Being open to others' needs and your own emotions while helping others creates
connection and a greater feeling of purpose.
The last aspect that was mentioned in this theme is the ability to help in farm
activities as part of contribution in the community. Planting, moving, and carrying
farm tools like the "suyod," a huge wooden instrument that a buffalo carries, are among
the participant's key responsibilities. He also possesses the "kubota," a tool used to clear
a field. By giving the populace what they want, like vegetables and rice, John believes he
can benefit the nation.
Kenneth: “Yung ano… yung pagtanim, pagbubuhat ng palay, tapos yung pagdala
ng ano… yung mga gamit na ginagamit sa pagpapalay yung suyod, yung malaking
suyod… yung malaking kahoy na dinadala ng kalabaw. Tapos ayon yung pagbibitbit ng
kubota na tinatawag, yung pagdudungkal dun sa bukid na pagtataniman ayon.”
John: “Nakakacontribute ako sa society by giving them yun nga yung sa mga
demand nila, especially sa vegetables and sa… rice.”
There are several ways that helping others can boost your self-esteem. First, you
can directly see how much you are valued by making a difference in other people's lives.
A child's grin is worth a hundred pages of any self-help book, and one smile is worth a
lot. Additionally, volunteering gives you the chance to connect with others who share your
interests and values. The connections you make by giving back to the world are some of
the strongest relationships you can have (Manning, 2017).
MAJOR THEME 16: DISTINCT ROLE AMONG OTHER STUDENTS
The participants' perception of their distinguishing aspect from other students is
the focus of this major theme. It is widely known that a role is a set of principles for how
one should act in various scenarios. As they emphasized that they were the only young
urban farmers among the other students, it is evident that their role plays a significant
quality. Participants think that their distinctiveness as the only young urban farmers among
the students stems from the reality that they believe their work on the farm is not as typical
as that of other students who are also working.
One distinguishing aspect of the participants is that they are the sole young urban
farmer among other students, which is highlighted under this major theme. Participant
Gigi thinks that his job as a young urban farmer sets him apart from the other students
because, in his view, he is the only farmer who is also a student.
Gigi: “Siguro ang pagkakaiba ko sa kanila ay ang trabaho ko, kasi wala namang
ibang magsasaka sa mga kaklase ko, ako lang. Tapos ano sila di nag wowork, ako nag
wowork.”
APM Reports (2019) stated that children of any age can work on farms operated
by their parents, and during short-term harvests, young children as young as 10 can be
hired to work on farms run by acquaintances. Children can start working non-hazardous
farm jobs after the age of 12 with parental consent. And at 16, they are capable of
performing any task on a farm, risk or no risk. Therefore, those who grow up on farms
have a greater likelihood of becoming farmers as well, compared to other children who
grow up in diverse environments which means their direction is toward a different working
environment.
It is also emphasized that role is a unique quality of being a student farmer.
Participant Raul states that although there are many working students, practically all of
them work part-time, and he is the lone farmer, which, in his perspective, distinguishes
him from the others.
Raul: “Sa room kase namen marami kaming working student pero ako lang yung
magsasaka, so ang tingin kong pagkakaiba ay sila parang usual na yung work nila part
time ganon, pero ako hindi sya usual kasi nga pagsasaka, ayon sa tingin ko pagkakaiba
ko sa kanila.”
According to Doyle (2021), people often work fewer hours per week when working
a part-time job. Students and other individuals who do not need or want the time
commitment of a full-time position frequently work part-time. Thus, being a young urban
farmer is different from typical working students because they can control and spend their
time working on the farm.
MAJOR THEME 17: FARMING BUILDS COMPETENCE
This major theme’s focus is the participants' thoughts on their distinctive
experiences on farms from school. It is apparent that having adequate training, skills,
experience, and knowledge results in the competence to use them to fulfill their
responsibilities on the farm and prepares them to face the various challenges of being a
young urban farmer more effectively.

The skills and knowledge in farming that young urban farmers possess sets
them apart from other students as the initial emerging component under this major theme.
Participant Kenneth and Participant Fe think that becoming a farmer from a young age,
what sets them apart from other students is their basic knowledge about farming and
experience in accomplishing his duties in the field.
Fe: “Hmmm… Sa tingin ko po yun knowledge na meron ako sa pagsasaka. At
tsaka kung ano yung pagiging working student ko… ayun po yung sa tingin ko ay
uh…pagka…pagkaka-iba ko sa kanila…ayun. Bilang magsasaka, at as a working student
din. Yung may kaalaman po ako sa pagsasaka.”
Kenneth: “Yung ano yung… minsan natatawa nga ko minsan kasi hindi nila alam
yung isang bagay, kunwari yung sa pagbubukid… hindi naman sa pag aano, natatawa
lang ako kasi maliit na bagay lang tas parang tuwang-tuwa sila kalabaw ganon, sa pag-
aararo tuwang-tuwa sila tapos para sa akin normal lang. Ayun lang, yung pagkaalam ko
sa bukid.”
Zahra (2019) stated that skills and knowledge are essential parts of a person's job.
As people gain more experience, their knowledge grows. Furthermore, skills can be
learnt, and a well-developed skill can develop a person into an expert within a particular
field. Hence, their farming knowledge and skills are developed as they become
accustomed to the work they undertook while growing on the farm.

It is also emphasized the sense of being more responsible when it comes
helping family's nature of work. Participant Michelle believes that his deeds had a
significant impact on his life because he can help with their family's daily needs.
Michelle: “Masaya ako syempre. Dahil… uhm… nakakapag-ambag ako para sa
family ko.”
According to Briray (2020), every family has its own definition of responsibility, and
being responsible entails taking action. However, cultures and societal norms can have
a significant impact. It is advantageous for young people to understand that choosing to
help oneself, one's family, one's friends, and one's community is a decision. Most people
would agree that children should learn to be responsible family members while parents
have a duty to look out for their children's welfare.
The major theme also indicates that patience serves as the utmost discipline
in farming it is because in terms of crops, young urban farmers have to patiently plan
what to plant and where and when. Participant John emphasized that crops must grow
for a long time before being harvested. This has the positive effect of encouraging the
participant to be disciplined and patient.
John: “Uhmm… yung effects nya saken, yung good effects nya ayun nga yung
mga ahh… pagiging disiplinado at pagiging pasensyoso na kailangang kailangan pag
nagpafarm ka kasi nga it takes time bago sila maharvest…”

According to Mathews (2018), it is evident that farmers put in a lot of effort and
work long hours to thrive, and that they must have patience because their rewards arrive
gradually. In farming, there is no quick payoff or immediate profit. A farmer's job
satisfaction fluctuates slowly, just like the seasons do; and if there is a crisis, the waiting
period is considerably longer.
Furthermore, being optimistic in working out solutions to problems is
essential as it enables them to create a clear plan of action, foresee possible problems,
and take steps to prevent them. Participants are strong-willed due to their experience
in farming while studying. Participant Camila stressed that working at the farm taught
him how to be strategic, even if she finds it challenging due to the heavy work on the farm.
Hence, Participant Raul is therefore seeking for a way to make income to fund its school
expenses.
Camila: “…tapos po sa pagsasaka nahihirapan po ako kasi mabibigat po ang
trabaho dun. Sa farm tuturuan ka talaga non na ang pagiging madiskarte ay isang
responsibilidad sa buhay.”
Raul: “Dahil doon, natututunan ko na dapat humanap pa ako ng way para
magkaron ng pera at kumita ng pera para may pang baon ako sa school. para makapasok
sa school.”
Khan (2019) claimed that it matters how an individual reacts and responds to the
happenings that occur in the course of their daily activities. Being tactical involves working
on enhancing or situating environments, relationships, resources, flows, or even oneself
rather than constantly working directly on the goal itself. In the case of young urban
farmers, unexpected situations can happen to anyone, but what important is making the
most of each situation and creating ways to be more responsible in order to accomplish
things effectively.
MAJOR THEME 18: LIFESTYLE OF YOUNG URBAN FARMERS
This major theme focused on the participants' perceptions of the differences
between farm life and school. According to them, farming is their reality and the source
of their daily needs. Consequently, it is asserted that school is their break from reality,
farming, and that if whenever they are at school, they can forget about all of their worries.
Agriculture acts as many people's main means of living, and this major theme
emphasizes that farming is regarded of as a reality of life. Considering that he and his
family are dependent on farming, Participant Raul views it as a reality of life. Hence,
Participant Gigi stated that they are able to acquire their daily needs through farming.
Raul: “Sa pagsasaka naman, ayun na kasi yung realidad ko eh, pamilya ko, ako,
yung nakasalalay sa pagsasaka kaya ayon sa tingin ko pagkakaiba nila. sa school pang
takas sa realidad, ang pagsasaka realidad ko.”

Gigi: “…sa pagsasaka hindi, nakasalalay don yung kikitain o pangkain ng pamilya
nyo sa araw araw.”
According to Agri News Net (2019), agriculture serves as the primary source of income
for the most of developing countries and is essential to human existence as it provides a
source. In connection with this, young urban farmers are aware of the notion that this is
their reality because they have grown up helping their parents in farming.
Additionally, it is highlighted, thus, that farming leads to developing a sense of
community. For participant Lhyka, his role as a farmer allows him to make a greater
contribution to the community because he believes that what he produces benefits the
people.
Lhyka: “Siguro ang pagkakaiba ko sa kanila is ako bilang magsasaka, sa tingin ko
ay malaki ang contribution ko sa bayan. Kasi ng yung mga… tinatanim namin ay sobrang
napapakinabangan ng tao.”
The key to alleviating hunger and poverty lies with farmers. According to Yadav
(2022), farmers' efforts are what cause the agriculture industry to thrive in any country.
Farmers put forth a lot of effort every day to grow a variety of crops, maintaining their
fields to keep the crops safe from harm.
Thus, this major theme underlined that sense of comfort is present at school
and it serves as a haven from reality and that spending time with friends helps the
participants forget their problems. Participant Raul stated that being at school is fun since
he gets to spend along with his friends. Compared to the farm, where an individual must
lie in the heat to work, Participant John feels more at ease in school. Even though it's
sweltering in class, the participant does not have to study outside in the heat coming from
the sunlight.
Raul: “Sa school kase sa totoo lang minsan nakakalimutan ko problema kase
kasama ko mga kaibigan ko.”
John: “Syempre sa school mas magiging komportable ka kesa dun sa farm kasi
sa farm nasa initan ka palagi unlike sa school may init pero hindi siya… kumbaga
comfortable ka in a way.”
According to Bauld (2021), research has shown that the quality of an individual
social connections is a strong indicator of happiness than either money or physical health.
Therefore, young urban farmers' opportunity to interact socially with others, such as their
friends, is a way to temporarily relieve them from the demands and difficulties of working
in the farm fields.
MAJOR THEME 19: DIFFICULTIES FACING YOUNG URBAN FARMERS
The nineteenth major theme highlighted the variations in the challenges that the
participants are dealing with. It is difficult to balance the demands of being a farmer and
a student while also taking part in academic activities at school and performing their
duties on the farm. Farming difficulties also result in a loss of income, which makes it
more difficult for them to attend school while allowing some of them to find other ways to
do so.
The challenge that encountering farming difficulties lead to a loss of income
falls under this major theme. Farmers have a tough job, and one of their biggest
challenges is the loss of crops brought on by a variety of reasons. Participant Lhyka
asserted that whenever there are no crops, there is no income. As a result, he suffers to
make ends meet and his academics has been affected.
Lhyka: “Yung ano pag hirap na hirap kami at walang-wala na kami. Pag walang
itatanim, pag walang binhi, pag walang kita, naaapektuhan ang pag-aaral ko kasi hindi
ko alam… or hindi namin alam kung saan pwedeng kumuha ng pang baon.”
As part of the way of life of young urban farmers, juggling the demands of being
a student farmer is a challenge. It is indeed difficult, according to Participant Jeremy,
to balance work on the farm and school. Participant 6 takes on the responsibility of
working on the farm when nobody else is supposed to, which prevents him from attending
school.
Jeremy: “Uhmm… sa totoo lang mahirap kase pinag… habang nag-aaral ka
pinagsasabay mo yung pagtatrabaho…”

Michelle: “Ano… ah… kapag wala talaga iba aasahan sa pagsasaka. Kasi
madalas ako lang talaga. Minsan hindi ako nakakapasok gawa ng mga ganoong scenario
so ang tendency napapa-absent ako.”
Umurerwa (2021) asserted that having to work while still attending school has
numerous advantages. Making enough time for ones’ work and academic life can be very
difficult, though, as juggling the two can be demanding. Although taking on this kind of
responsibility is complicated, it does not hold back participants from progressing in their
role as young urban farmers.
It is also underlined that there is a decrease in concentration as a result of
various farm responsibilities. Participant Michelle thinks that because of his work on
the farm, other students are better able to focus on their studies than he is.
Michelle: “Uhm…ang sa tingin kong kaibahan ko… is… is sila kasi focus lang sila
sa pag-aaral tsaka yung mga working student ko na kaklase kadalasan sa mga fast food
nag ta-trabaho.”
According to Cherry (2021), research has revealed that, contrary to what we might
like to believe, our brains are not nearly as adept at handling multiple tasks as we might
like them to be. As we believe we are multitasking, in reality we are most likely just
switching quickly between tasks because our brains are not capable of processing
multiple tasks at once. Having simultaneous responsibility, it is inevitable that it will be

difficult to manage but having time management, young urban farmers can still perform
their role.
MAJOR THEME 20: MEANS FOR ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES
It is undeniable that being a young urban farmer is a challenging role, but it is
evident in this major theme that the participants overcame the difficulties by developing
strategies for recovering. Self-motivation is essential as it serves as the cornerstone for
conquering difficulties. This also includes being eager to walk to school from home and
borrowing funds to support educational needs. In order to increase farm productivity, it
also entails the discipline of time management and focus.
The participants' eagerness to seek resourceful solutions in dealing with
financial distress as young urban farmers falls under this major theme. Participant Mario
claims that sometimes there is no harvest, there is not enough funds, and he is prompted
to borrow money from a classmate. Contrarily, Participant Gigi asserts that lack of
parental financial support is a result of their infested crops. He gets up and walks from his
home to school because of this.
Mario: “Minsan po kapag walang ani po…gipit na gipit po sa…sa baon po kasi gipit
po sa pera po kasi hindi ko po maiwasan na humingi sa mga kaklase ko ng baon. Hihiram
po muna ako ganun po.”

Gigi: “Walang pera pambigay si nanay at tatay kase napeste pananim, nilalakad
ko na lang papuntang school…”
Lee (2018) discussed that figuring resources to address difficulties is an indication
of resourcefulness. This is especially important when a person's problems or goals are
challenging to overcome or recover from immediately. As the young urban farmers are
being resourceful in order to thrive, they are able to create useful and unique solutions in
challenging situations.
It is also indicated that resolving prioritization difficulty through time
management is one of the means in addressing their difficulties. Participant Camila
mentioned that even though he frequently struggles with prioritization, he likewise utilizes
strategies for time management.
Camila: “Minsan po di ko po alam kung ano ang uunahin ko sa kanilang dalawa
pero tinatime management ko na lang po kahit mahirap.”
Kashyap (2022) mentioned that controlling every minute of the day can be
challenging, especially when there are too many distractions present. One can easily
produce work of higher quality with effective time management and task prioritization.
Through keeping the most important tasks at the top of the list, prioritization enables
individuals to concentrate on them fully and with complete attention. Young urban farmers
are able to fulfill their obligations both in academics and on the farm as they continue to
practice how to divide their time between tasks.
The majority of the participants are engaged in self-motivation to thrive in facing
both farm and academic challenges. Focus is required in farming, as emphasized by
Participant Fe, because there is nothing to gain and nothing to eat if she do not act as it
is difficult and their family depends on it. On the other hand, Participant Angel stated that
he frequently experiences self-esteem issues, yet he keeps going and completes his
studies nonetheless.
Fe: “Uhm…Sa palayan kasi dapat talagang magfocus ka sa trabaho. Kasi kapag
wala kang gagawin, wala kang mapapala. Ayun…wala kaming makakain.”
Angel: “Minsan na dodown ganun, nawawalan ng kumpyansa. Pero di ‘yon dahilan
para sumuko, laban lang sa buhay hangga’t makatapos ng pag-aaral.”
According to Eatough (2022), self-motivation encourages people to be more
resilient because it takes time and effort to achieve their goals. Additionally, they are
eager to succeed because their passion motivates them to keep going no matter what
obstacles they encounter. Realizing the significance of farming in their lives gives young
urban farmers more possibilities to thrive and take all necessary initiatives to preserve
their way of life.
MAJOR THEME 21: ENHANCEMENT OF COGNITIVE SKILLS

The growth of cognitive abilities through situational awareness and effective
communication is the focus of this major theme. The participants are mindful of their
environment, including where they are, where they should be, and whether or not
anything or anyone nearby constitutes a challenge. The likelihood of conflict between
other farmers in the community is reduced through effective communication, which leaves
no room for misinterpretation or message alteration.
It is highlighted under this major theme that to be a young urban farmer develops
situational awareness. Participant John stressed that he is proud of himself since he is
aware of what is going on in his environment that is related to farming, even if he
perceives that farming is not a typical work for students.
John: “Uhmm… ayun nga nakakapanibago siguro sa iba since hindi naman siya
usual work ng isang estudyante ang pagiging farmer and nakakaproud din kasi nga alam
ko yung takbo ng pangyayari sa paligid.”
Seland (2018) stated that many tasks require us to be aware of the surroundings
or to be aware of the environment. Our environment has a significant impact on our
survival and well-being and understanding our environment is crucial in less controllable
environments as well. Young urban farmers realized their farming capabilities as a result
of becoming more aware of their environment because, in their opinion, not everyone is
knowledgeable of their way of living.

Furthermore, learning the value of communicating effectively with others
helps the participants to socialize. Participant Jeremy mentioned that he learned the value
of patience and listening to elderly when it comes in farming in order for them to develop
a rapport.
Jeremy: “Natutunan ko yung ano… nakikinig sa mga nakakatandang magsasaka
kung papaano ang mga tamang way ng pagtatanim ganun.”
According to the team of Corporate Finance Institute (2022), one of the most
important life skills to learn is how to communicate effectively as communication is the
exchange of information for the purpose of greater understanding between individuals.
Elderly people often have hard time communicating because of their communication
difficulties, but young urban farmers are able to practice effective communication so that
they can understand each other, especially when learning something about farming.
MAJOR THEME 22: MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF BOTH ACADEMIC AND
FARM LIFE
The physical and mental demands of being a young urban farmer constitute this
major theme. It is emphasized that young urban farmers should be mentally ready for
stressful or demanding situations in order to control their thoughts, emotions, and
energies. On the other hand, physical toughness is necessary for farming because it
allows individuals to continue working despite the stress, discomfort, or challenges of

their daily responsibilities.
In this main theme, it is stressed mental toughness is an important life skill at
school. They need to be stronger mentally to generally better able to handle life's many
demands. Participant Mario affirms that mental strength is essential for success in school
because it takes strength to study effectively.
Mario: “Tapos sa school naman mentally po kasi sa school kailangan po matatag
yung loob niyo para makapag-aral ng mabuti.”
According to Bradberry (2022), mental toughness is built on a foundation of
emotional intelligence. Becoming mentally tough requires having the capacity to
understand fully, endure, and work with strong negative emotions. Young urban farmers
have a lot of duties to fulfill. Given that being a college student is stressful, for them,
mental toughness serves as the basis for academic success.
On the other hand, it is emphasized that physical strength serves as the
cornerstone of all farm work as the body becomes the key to effectively carrying out
farm activities. Physical strength, in Participant Mario’s view, is essential for farming since
it makes it easier to farm effectively and operate machinery. Hence, Participant Kenneth
stated that the extreme tiredness he encounters on the farm has an impact on him. He
sometimes finds himself unable to control his actions because he is so exhausted, which
leads to unexpected mishaps.

Mario: “Yung sa…sa farm po syempre po pisikal po. Kailangan malakas yung
katawan para makapagsaka, at tsaka para makapag-ayos ng makina.”
Kenneth: “Yung sobrang pagod …tapos yung minsan yung pag pauwi na kami
yung nadudulas ako. Lalo na kapag maulan mababalian ka.”
The physical demands of farming expose bones and muscles to a significant
amount of stress. Farming is a physically demanding way of life. Building physical, mental,
and emotional strength during childhood and adolescence lays the groundwork for health
and wellbeing (Gwin & Leidy, 2020). In connection with this, young urban farmers have
learned from their experiences in the field that they must be physically strong to carry out
their responsibilities.
MAJOR THEME 23: SELF-DEVELOPMENT IS FOSTERED BY BEING A YOUNG
URBAN FARMER
The final major theme focuses on the development of one's self as it pertains to
handling the responsibilities of being a young urban farmer. It is cultivated by their
experiences, which encourages the participants in developing a higher sense of self-
concept and positive thinking, which results in a feeling of accomplishment in oneself. It
fosters motivational function by influencing how desirable it is for participants to manage
themselves and achieve their full potential.

One of its components is the developed sense of pride in being a young urban
farmer. Farming is not easy for Participant Michell, but he is proud of himself
for surviving to be both a farmer and a student at the same time
Michelle: “Proud ako sa pagiging ako. Uhm… proud ako na napag-sasabay ko ang
pagsasaka at ang pagigiging college student. Kasi ano… ah… kasi hindi talaga biro,
napakahirap talaga pero kinakaya ko at patuloy kong kakayanin.”
Thorne (2021) argued that planning and prioritizing skills are highly developed
when working and studying at the same time. Farming requires a lot of work, can be
frustrating and even devastating, is unpredictable, and is frequently criticized by others.
However, it is also inspiring and rewarding because it is not just a job but the efforts that
young urban farmers put into it is something to be proud of.
Furthermore, to be a young urban farmer fosters self-love as it allows the young
urban farmers to love themselves more because they are proud of who they are. The
participant John states that he appreciates himself more as a result of being a young
urban farmer.
John: “Mas minahal ko sarili ko, mas naging proud ako sa kung ano ang meron
ako.”
It is also emphasized the enhanced self-esteem by providing a helping hand.
Participant Jeremy supports his family by cultivating in the farm, and that straightforward
support also gives him a self-boost
Jeremy: “Nakakatulong ako sa aking pamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagtatanim.
Yung fact na nakakatulong ako sa family ko, ayun na rin ang way ng pag boost ko sa
sarili ko.”
Mental Health Foundation (2022) discussed that there is evidence that helping
people can improve our own physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown a
correlation between acts of kindness and improved wellbeing. Additionally, helping others
can strengthen our social networks and motivate us to be more active. This can raise our
self-esteem as a result. There is some evidence to support the idea that helping others
may encourage brain changes associated with happiness. Being helpful, especially to
their families, makes the children of farmers feel great as they know they are doing
something for their living.
Furthermore, life experiences lead to attitude of gratitude as participants are
able to cultivate an appreciation for both major and minor things. It has a positive impact
on Participant Angel in that he becomes more appreciative of things because of how
difficult his past and present experiences have been.

Angel: “…tsaka hindi biro yung hirap na pinagdaanan ko noon at ngayon. Para
sakin mas okay na naranasan ko to habang bata pa ko, dahil mas naaapreciate ko ang
mga bagay bagay ngayon mas marunong na kong magpahalaga sa mga bagay bagay.”
Harvard Health Publishing (2022) argued that gratitude is consistently and strongly
linked to happier lives in positive psychology studies. Gratitude improves one's ability to
experience more joyful feelings, enjoy pleasant memories, maintain good health,
overcome challenges, and forge close personal bonds. The struggles faced by young
urban farmers are not to be criticized at, and as a result, they have learned to be grateful
for anything since farming is their main source of income.
Under this major theme, it is also emphasized that farming encourages wise
decision-making. As stated by Participant Angel, in farming, decisions and actions need
to be wise as the tasks are not that easy and the activities need to be done properly.
Angel: “Sa sakahan, dapat sa oras na nandun ka dapat wise ang mga desisyon
mo o mga kilos mo.”
According to Brower (2021), by balancing the needs and boundaries with those of
others, being wise in everything that people do enables them to contribute more positively
to the community. Every young urban farmer works both for themselves and their family,
so it is extremely important that every decision they make is certain and accurate because
they depend their living on it.

It is also highlighted farming nurtures self-efficacy as they have confidence in
their ability to take the actions required to achieve particular goals, like overcoming the
difficulties they are currently facing. Participant Jeremy believes that his efforts are
meaningful because he makes sacrifices and works hard at it. Through his passion in
farming, he is able to provide for his family by working hard for them and for their bright
future.
Jeremy: “…pero at the end worth it naman. Hindi naaksaya ang pagod at hirap
mo. Masaya, dahil hilig ko din ang pagtatanim o paghahalaman saka dahil dito
nakakatulong sa family ko tapos madami ako natutunan sa buhay dahil dito. Kailangang
maging masipag at matiyaga para sa magandang kinabukasan.”
Cherry (2022) emphasized that self-efficacy is the conviction that one can carry
out a task or accomplish a goal. It includes a person's self-assurance in their ability to
manage their behavior, have an impact on their surroundings, and remain motivated in
the pursuit of their objective. Through this, when facing a challenge, young urban farmers
feel that they can rise up and accomplish their goal.
Lastly, it is that positive thinking leads in increased self-confidence. It does
not imply ignoring or minimizing the unpleasant aspects of life or viewing everything
through rose-colored glasses. Rather, it is all about approaching life's challenges with
optimism is the definition of positive thinking. According to Participant Angel, the

participant stated that he has high self-confidence because he thinks of himself as an
opportunistic person.
Angel: “Ang pagkakaroon ng tiyansa o oportunidad upang maging matagumpay
sa buhay. ‘Yong ganyan ang naviview ko sa sarili ko na ma opportunidad akong tao,
mataas ang kompyansa ko sa sarili.”
Positive thinkers have been the subject of extensive research. It seems that having
a positive outlook on life makes us happier, more successful, and healthier. People who
have a positive outlook are more tolerant of stress. It makes us stronger to keep trying
and not give up and enables us to maintain our objectives and aspirations so that we can
act on the inspiration to continue working toward them (Gavin, 2022). Although farming
is frequently viewed as a menial job, for young urban farmers, it offers a chance to
progress in life and achieve their goals and aspirations.

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter initially discusses the method of analysis applied to the qualitative
material and then, it focuses on the summary of findings of the study, conclusion and
recommendations.
In this study, phenomenological research design was utilized with the open-ended
interview questions for one-on-one interview and the analysis of the gathered qualitative
data. There were 23 major themes that arises, each with its own emerging themes.
Summary of Significant Findings
The study focused on discovering and understanding young urban farmers’ farm
work experiences using phenomenological research design. The following are the
summary of findings based on the data gathered under the research question: “What are
the lived experiences of selected Filipino farmers’ college level children in farm work?”
CQ1: How do the young urban farmer deal with their daily school life?
The first corollary question focused on how the young urban farmers handle their
daily school lives. On a daily basis, they deal with various problems that they face as a
young urban farmer, such as difficulty in time management, where they cannot balance
their time for school work and farm work. Financial crisis was also played a big part for
their problems because whenever they do not have any harvest to sell, they also don't
have money to buy or pay for the things they need at school. It is also evident how they
feel exhausted because they work hard as student and farmer at the same time. They
need a lot of physical effort at the farm works that is why whenever they are going to
attend their class or do school works, they feel very tired and cannot concentrate more
on their studies. As students, they also meet their own academic challenges. This
includes being concerned to having low grades because working on the farm may
interfere with their studies. As a result, few of them prioritize schoolwork over farm work.
Despite their issues and challenges as a student, they are more committed to finding
solutions to their problem and to think more positively in life in order for them to succeed.
Through these, they can provide and sustain the needs for themselves as well as for their
families without worrying more on their daily challenges.
CQ2: What are the challenges that the selected Filipino farmers’ college level
children face in their farm life?
The second corollary question address challenges of Filipino farmers’ college level
children face in their farm life. Participants discussed how they face challenges in farm
life. Those challenges seem to affect them and made them struggle but it did not make
them quit farming and school. It made them accept their way of life and that it is their role
as their parents' children. Most of participants stated that they face challenges in creating
rapport, especially with the older farmers since it is hard to create rapport with the elderly
but that challenge made them to learn to respect more. Several challenges also face by
participants such as farming serving a big part of their finances, a multitude of task, and
increasing responsibilities while growing up. Those challenges are hindrances but
participants still continue their responsibilities in farm in order to help them to fulfill their
academic dreams.
In addition, participants inherited farming from their parents and they also learned
farming in such a young age that is why accepting being a farmer is not hard for them
since it is their way of life ever since they were a child. Challenges that the participants
are facing are though but they are tougher. It won’t make them quit, it made them accept
more their life in order to fulfill their dreams as a young urban farmer college student.
CQ3: How do the young urban farmers perceive themselves in relation to their lived
experiences?
People who have a rich variety of life experiences consequently tend to have a
more comprehensive understanding of who they are. According to self-concept theory,
an individual's motivation and social environment have an impact on how well-aware they
feel about themselves. The investigation of the individuals' distinctive sets of life
experiences yields various different sorts of self-perception in this study. Our
understanding of our behavior, abilities, and distinguishing traits is referred to as our self-
concept. It changes when a person goes through different periods of life and has different
lived experiences. Life experiences affect how distinctively different from others a person
believes oneself to be. The participants remarked repeatedly that they didn't seem to see
any particular differences in how they carried out their duties and obligations as a young
urban farmer and a student. It might be argued that people compare their own
characteristics and skills to those of others in an effort to elevate their own self-worth and
perception. The development of unique personalities and attributes is the main idea
behind the other theme. A person's lived experiences are their distinct viewpoint on the
world that they gain from actively taking part in daily life.
The lived experiences that come with being a farmer and a student aid in the
development and maturation of persons who embark on these kinds of jobs. The
participants regularly exhibit personality growth and change as they openly discuss their
real-life experiences as students and farmers. Self-management abilities are the capacity
to control one's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. If you are skilled at self-management,
you can set goals on your own and make the effort to achieve them. The ability of the
participants in this theme to create coping mechanisms and stress-management
strategies to deal with the challenges they face balancing their duties as students and
farmers has shown some promise. They also learn how to respond to and avoid outside
criticism of their fledgling urban farming endeavors. Furthermore, some of the inspirations
that the participants shared with society are by showing admirable deeds that they
learned about through involvement in both farming and intellectual endeavors. Even when
done in quiet, sharing an experience with another person can help us concentrate and
heighten our awareness of our senses and perceptions. Additionally, it enhances our
general perception of ourselves and our ability to go through challenges posed by our
environment and other people.
CQ4: What disparities exist between the described lived experiences of selected
Filipino farmers’ college level children?
The differences in the lived experiences of young urban farmers are also explored.
It is generally acknowledged that a role is a set of guidelines for how one ought to behave
in various situation. It is evident that their role plays a significant quality because they
openly stated that they were the only young urban farmers among the other students.
Participants feel that the reason they stand out as the only young urban farmers among
their peers is because they do not view their job on the farm as being typical of other
students who are employed. Participants' personal views on their diverse experiences
working on farms while in school are apparent in that having the necessary skills, training,
experience, and knowledge gives them the ability to use them to perform their
responsibilities on the farm and better equips them to deal with the difficulties of being a
young urban farmer. Furthermore, it is evident that participants believe farming to be their
reality and the source of their daily necessities. As a result, it is claimed that school is an
escape from reality and farming, and that whenever they are at school, they are free from
all of their worries and problems. The difficulty of juggling the demands of being a farmer
and a student while still participating in academic activities at school and carrying out their
responsibilities on the farm is emphasized. Loss of income caused to farming difficulties

also makes it more challenging for them to attend school, but some of them are able to
find other ways to do so. Indeed, being a young urban farmer is a tough job, but it is
evident that the participants handled the challenges by having to come up with recovery
solutions. Self-motivation is crucial because it is the basis for overcoming the challenges.
This also entails being willing to borrow money to help with educational expenses and
walking eagerly to school from home.
Additionally, it necessitates the discipline of time management and focus in order
to maximize farm productivity. It is also shown that situational awareness and effective
communication foster the development of cognitive skills. The participants are aware of
their surroundings, where they are and should be, as well as whether or not anything or
someone nearby causes a challenge. Effective communication, which allows little space
for misinterpretation or message modification, reduces the chance of conflict with other
farmers in the community. It is also apparent that being a young urban farmer has both
physical and mental demands. It is highlighted that in order to manage their thoughts,
emotions, and energies, young urban farmers should be mentally prepared for stressful
or demanding conditions. Contrarily, physical toughness is essential for farming since it
enables farmers to persevere on despite the pressure, discomfort, or difficulties of their
everyday tasks. It also emphasizes one's personal maturation as it pertains to managing
the responsibilities of being a young urban farmer. It is fostered by the participants'
experiences, which enables them to build a higher sense of self-concept and positive
thinking, which leads to a feeling of achievement in oneself. Through influencing how
desirable it is for participants to manage themselves and reach their maximum potential,
it promotes motivational function. Despite the problems that young urban farmers endure,
they employ this as a benchmark for how to be more persistent in everything, not just for
themselves but also for their futures. Even though their experiences differ, it still cannot
measure the sacrifices committed by each of them. In spite of their various experience
faced as young urban farmers, there are connections as well as differences—a sense of
self-concept.
Conclusion
Young urban farmers must confront and uphold a unique set of rights, obligations,
expectations, conventions, and behaviors as part of their vocation. Role theory, which
holds that people play a variety of roles throughout their lives and that these roles come
with principles on how individuals should behave, lends support to this. Young urban
farmers are exposed to farming at a young age and witnessed it in their parents and fellow
farmers, so as they grow, it becomes more ingrained in their minds that this is the work
that supports their family and that they need to persevere and contribute in order to
acquire something. This has become a part of their lives, and they have accepted the
responsibilities associated with it. As they learn about the hardships of farming, a desire
to become young urban farmers emerges from their mind and heart, and they develop a
higher view of themselves.

The self-concept of young urban farmers evolves as they grow older and go through
various stages of life. The Self-Concept theory, which explains how people perceive their
distinctive behaviors, skills, and unique qualities as a result of their experiences in life,
adds support to this. Young urban farmers support their families by continuing the work
and responsibilities they started to fulfill as young people, which they are not ashamed
of. They feel proud of themselves as a result of having made a contribution to their family
and community. They also believe that they are skilled and knowledgeable farmers, which
empowers them to be proud of being young urban farmers. Regardless of the challenges
they encountered were often tough and demanding, they still had the ability to overcome
them and find solutions so that they could continue achieving their goals for their family—
and, most importantly, for themselves.
The role of a young urban farmer is distinctive in the way that they continue to acquire
knowledge about the farming industry. It is a reality of life for them, and having to perform
this role provides them with the opportunity to develop their physical health as well as
their mental health. Through their experience, it encouraged them to face challenges with
courage and a positive outlook. As a result, despite how demanding and stressful their
experiences are, development of self-concept, which is made up of one's beliefs about
oneself continues to progress as they are mindful of the value of their work— and the
realization that they should be proud of being young urban farmers.

Recommendations
The researcher made the following recommendations in light of the study's findings
and conclusions:
To the Young Urban Farmers. It is essential to take care of themselves at all times,
especially with daily work in the field and academic study. Self-care involves making the
time to do things that enhance their quality of life and both physical and mental well-being.
It can improve their energy levels, reduce their risk of illness, and help them manage
stress when it comes in fulfilling the responsibilities of a young urban farmer.
To the Parents. They are advised to be mindful about the welfare of their children. Their
farm work experiences may have an impact on them personally as well as on how they
develop a sense of self. Through effective communication, they will be able to formulate
a strategy to continuously support their children in every way. This will also give their
children confidence to carry out farm duties and put in the effort needed to achieve their
personal aspirations.
To the Students. Learners in similar situations can relate and consider this study.
The findings will help working students or those with multiple responsibilities by giving
them more insight into how to balance their work and how to maintain a healthy self-
concept as they engage on more responsibilities.

To the Future Researchers. They will learn more about farmers through this study,
particularly the young urban farmers. It is suggested that future studies focus on other
aspects and factors and further explore the young urban farmers. They can encourage
young urban farmers and anyone in same situations with the knowledge they have
received through their study.
To the Samahan ng mga Kabataang Cabuyeño. As this organization focuses on
"Kabataan ng Cabuyao," it is important to pay attention to young urban urban farmers in
the city and help them adapt to their farm work experiences by offering programs for
additional knowledge about personal and work matters as well as to help in their financial
health, which will be beneficial to young urban farmers as they are the future agricultural
leaders of the city.
To the Pamantasan ng Cabuyao. The institution can partner with the college of
health and allied sciences to provide projects, programs, and activities that will inspire
and support students in learning more about developing a stronger mental health and
self-concept despite stressful circumstances. These activities will also keep the students
informed about how to be knowledgeable in showing respect and how to communicate
with students whose work is different from working students in order to prevent
stereotyping or discrimination.
To the Farming Communities in Cabuyao. In order for the communities to
prevent conflicts, it is important that everyone is aware of what farmers—especially young

urban farmers—feelings, thoughts, and ideas. Recognizing one's own work is essential
because it will increase a greater understanding of their efforts. Everyone must
understand the need of keeping an open mind at all times in order to improve relationship
with people involved in farming and to increase productivity.
To the Local Government. It is proposed to develop programs that are not only
directed at older farmers but also the young ones as they will be the future leaders of the
city. In order to create better plans that will support both the farmers and its agricultural
sector in terms of financial, physical, and emotional well-being, the city should invest in
agriculture and engage with the local governmental units.

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APPENDIX A
LETTER
LETTER FOR VALIDATION
July 19, 2022
Dear Ma’am/Sir,
Dangal Greetings!
We, the 4th year Psychology Students of Pamantasan ng Cabuyao are conducting
a research paper entitled “YOUNG URBAN FARMERS: FARMWORK EXPERIENCES
OF SELECTED COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CABUYAO CITY” as part of our academic
requirement in Research in Psychology II. In accordance with this, we would like to
formally request your valuable time and expertise as a Research Validator. We would like
to seek your assistance in validating our research questionnaire in order to improve our
research study.
Thank you very much and God Bless!
Respectfully Yours,
KRYSTELLE KHAYE E. CREDO

Group Representative
APPROVED BY:
Mr. Rainier Tolentino, MSP
Research Adviser
APPENDIX B
INFORMED
CONSENT
INFORMED CONSENT FORM
TITLE OF THE STUDY
“YOUNG URBAN FARMERS: FARMWORK EXPERIENCES OF SELECTED

COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CABUYAO CITY”
RESEACHERS: ARRADAZA, MAYENCE ANN V.
BASALLOTE, JIA HANNAH A.
CREDO, KRYSTELLE KHAYE E.
VERDEJO JR., ARIEL L.
INTRODUCTION
People have all had various experiences that have had a significant contribution
on who they are- and the meaning that ascribe to those experiences influences the way
of how individuals perceive themselves. Self-concept is a vision of oneself that people
have based on their personal experiences, self-image, thinking, and how they describe
oneself in various situations. Many young people living in developing nations where
agriculture serves to be the primary source of income are engaged to farming. The
situation of students who study while working is one of the aspects that influences their
well-being.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
You are being invited to participate in this research study. It is important to

understand why this research is being conducted and what you will be doing before you
decide to participate. Please take your time to read the following information carefully.
The study seeks to explore the farm work experiences of selected college students. The
study also aims to understand how the selected college students deal with their farm work
experiences while studying, to discover how do those experiences contribute to forming
their self-concept, and to know the existing disparities between their described lived
experiences.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can decide whether or not to
participate in this study. If you wish to participate, you will be asked to complete this form.
If you opt to participate in this study, you have the right to withdraw at any time and without
explanation. If you do not choose to participate, you are not required to give any reason
for your decision.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The researchers will not disclose any information about you to anyone other than
the research team. The information acquired throughout this research study will be kept
private and your contributions will be anonymous. Furthermore, all the details you
provided, including your identity, will be treated with confidentiality between the
researchers and the participant only.
If you do not wish to answer any of the questions during the interview, you may
indicate so and the interviewer/s will proceed on to the next question. Except you request
otherwise, no one other than the interviewer/s will be present. The information recorded
is completely anonymous, and no one else will have access to the information
documented during your interview except the researchers. The entire interview will be
recorded on audio, but no one will be identified by name. The recordings will be
transcribed by the researchers and erased once the transcriptions are verified for
accuracy. Immediately afterward the interview, you will be provided with the opportunity
to have the recording erased if you desire to withdraw your agreement to taping or
participation in this study.
POTENTIAL RISKS
There is a possibility that you will unintentionally disclose some information or that
you will feel uncomfortable responding some of the questions. Researchers, on the other
hand, do not want this to happen. You are not required to answer the questions or
participate if you believe the question(s) are too personal or make you feel uncomfortable.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
Your participation will significantly help researchers in fulfilling the study's research
aim and objectives. Furthermore, you will become aware of and appreciate your personal
progress as a result of farm work experiences. The study will possibly help you care for
and maintain your entire well-being.
CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE
Thank you for taking the time to read the information in this research study. If you
agree to participate, please fill out and sign the form below. By signing this form, you are
agreeing and consenting to:
 having your interview recorded;
 to having the recordings transcribed;
 use of the written transcript in presentations and in research paper.
 I confirm that I have read and understood the research information and have had the
opportunity to ask questions.
 I understand that my participation is entirely voluntary, and that I am free to withdraw at

any moment, for any reason, and with no negative consequences. Furthermore, if I do
not desire to answer any specific question or questions, I am allowed to decline.
 I am informed that my responses will be strictly confidential. I understand that my

identity will not be associated with the research materials, and that I will not be recognized
or identifiable in the results or findings resulting from the research.
 I agree to the recording of this interview. I understand that the audio recording of this
interview will be used exclusively for analysis, and that excerpts from the interview, from
which I will not be personally identifiable, may be included in any presentation, report, or
journal article generated as a result of the research. I understand that no other use of the
recording will be made without my written permission, and that no one other than the
research team will have access to the original recording.
 I understand that my anonymized data will be maintained for future research purposes,
such as publications associated to this study after it has been completed.
 I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form.
 I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.
AUGUST 15 - 26, 2022

PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE INTERVIEW DATE
Approved by:
Mr. Rainier Tolentino, MSP Krystelle Khaye E. Credo

RESEARCH ADVISER GROUP REPRESENTATIVE
APPENDIX C
INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
Research Question: What are the lived experiences of Filipino farmers’ college level
children in farm work?
CQ1: How do the Filipino farmers’ college level children deal with their daily school life?
1.1. As a young urban farmer, what are some challenges you are facing as you
deal with your school works?
1.2. How do you feel about studying while doing farm work?
1.3. How do you deal with the hindrances you encounter in your daily school lives?
CQ2: What are the challenges that the Filipino farmers’ college level children face in their
farm life?
2.1. As a young urban farmer, what specific challenges that you find difficult to
cope up while working at the farm?
2.2. In general view, what are your current responsibilities in farm life?
2.3. What challenges you find most difficult to deal with when it comes to farm life?
2.4. Do you consider some farm activities and responsibilities as a challenging part
of farm life?
CQ3: How do the Filipino farmers’ college level children perceive themselves in relation
to their lived experiences?

3.1. How do you perceive yourself as someone who are working at the farm while
studying? how about other people, what do you think they think of you as?
3.2. What attributes do you believe you possess given that you are a student while
also working on the farm?
3.3. What do you think is the greatest contribution you have when it comes to your
lived experiences in farming?
3.4. How can you express yourself as an individual who learns something from the
lived experiences you have?
CQ4: What disparities exist between the described lived experiences of Filipino farmers’
college level children?
4.1. How will you describe your lived experiences as a young urban farmer and a
student to other people?
4.2. How will you describe your experiences on the farm at the moment?
4.3. What experiences you've encountered in farm and how does it affect you being
a student?
4.4. What are your lived experiences in farm life that you can consider as a unique
source of character development?

APPENDIX D
TABLE OF CODED
STATEMENTS
CQ1: How do the Filipino farmers’ college level children deal with their daily school
life?
PARTICIPANT 8: MARINIG
STATEMENTS EXPLORATORY EMERGING THEMES
COMMENTS
Ah ano… sa una kasi The participant had difficulty DIFFICULTY WITH
mahirap. Kasi mahirap in dealing with his school TIME MANAGEMENT
talagang mag… diba kapag stuffs since he was doing
wala kang… kase naranasan farm works at the same time.
ko ‘yon dito pag online class,
tinutulungan ko lolo ko
magsaka, magbukid kada
umaga…
… Gigising nang umaga The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH

ganon sabay ang uwi ko and exhausting to do TIME MANAGEMENT.
hapon tapos pag uwi mag schoolwork after visiting the
gagawa ng requirements sa farm since it uses up some of
school ganon kase ang his energy.
hassle din… Tapos yung
pagod sa galing sa bukid. Eh
yung bukid namin hindi
simpleng tabing daan lang.
Sa papunta pa talaga ng ano
ng gubat ganon papasukin
pa. Ganon hassle…
…Time management.
The participant deals with his ABILITY TO FIND
daily school life by managing SOLUTIONS TO
his time. PROBLEMS
Yung ano… yung pag-attend The participants experienced DIFFICULTY WITH
sa klase. Kase minsan may challenges in one of his TIME MANAGEMENT
subject kami sa P.E. yung subjects where he needs to
martial arts. Eh kailangan bring his equipment
don may mga gamit pa anywhere, he goes.
kaming kailangan ng ano…
kunyari may gamit pa kasi
kami don na madami. Eh
kailangan dalhin namin lagi
kung saan kami magpunta

tapos kailangan maghanda
ako don…
…Dun ako nahihirapan kasi

minsan nasa bukid ako The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH
habang napasok, eh and bothersome whenever TIME MANAGEMENT
kailangan ano nakauniform he needs to bring his school
pa. Kasi pagkaganon ahh stuffs at the farm.
wala na absent na. Ayun ang
mahirap maraming dala…
hassle.
Ano lang… di naman sa ano The participant was aware PRIORITIZING
syempre estudyante rin tayo about his unfinished SCHOOL WORKS
ano. Minsan may mga sa responsibility at school.
school na gawain, minsan
hindi ko rin nagagawa
kaya…
… Ano kasi mahirap isabay The participant had difficulty DIFFICULTY WITH
minsan lalo kapag nag with encountering a three or TIME MANAGEMENT
sabay-sabay. Diba sa PNC more activities at school that
dati naranasan ko rin yung are needed to be done at the
bawat isang subject tatlong same time.
activity. Minsan paisa-isa
nagagawa ganon…
…Kaya nahihirapan din ako, The participant thinks that THE YOUNG URBAN
nag aalanganan yung grade this is a hindrance for him to FARMER’S FEAR OF
ko minsan sa isang subject have a good grade. ACADEMIC FAILURE.
pero mababawi naman.
PARTICIPANT 1: BACLARAN
COMMENTS
Stressful po. Na ii-stress po The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH
ako kasi mahirap na nga and stressful in managing TIME MANAGEMENT
school, mahirap pa both of her school works and
pagsasaka. farm works.
Kung paano maka-catch up The participant was having a DIFFICULTY WITH

sa mga grades ko… activities hard time in catching up with TIME MANAGEMENT
sa school. Minsan kasi her school activities because
naapektuhan ng pagsasaka of her farming.
ko yung pag-aaral ko.
Nagawa na lang ako paraan The participant was finding a ABILITY TO FIND
para ma solve ‘yong problem. way to solve her problem. SOLUTIONS TO
PROBLEMS.
Siguro isa sa mga
hindrances na nararanasan Financial crisis was one of FINANCIAL CRISIS AS
ko ay financial crisis kasi the participant’s hindrances PART OF THE
kapag walang ani, wala rin especially if they don’t have HINDRANCES OF A
kaming mapagkuhanan ng any harvest to sell. YOUNG URBAN
pera. FARMER.
PARTICIPANT 2: BANAY-BANAY
COMMENTS
Kahit may trabaho or kahit Due to their aptitude for time ABILITY TO FIND
may pag aaral, management, they are able SOLUTIONS TO
napagsasabay ko naman to juggle their work and PROBLEMS
siya by time management. academics at the same time.
Ayun minsan kasi The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH
napagsasabay yung mga to do school works and farm TIME MANAGEMENT
uhmm… urgent. Kung works at the same time.
halimbawa mga schoolworks
or naman yung mga
kailangang gawin dito sa
bukid.
Every time the participant is
Kasi may mga pagkakataon suddenly needed at the farm, DIFFICULTY WITH
na uhmm… biglang he sometimes neglected his TIME MANAGEMENT
kailangan ako sa bukid tapos school works.
may pagkakataon naman na
napapabayaan yung school.
Ganon.
Ah… yun nga since merong Sometimes, time DIFFICULTY WITH
responsibility dun sa bukid, management can’t handle TIME MANAGEMENT
may pagkakataon talaga na both the participant’s
uhmm… mamimili ka situation within his school

kumbaga hindi kinakaya yun works and farm works.
ng time management.
… Mamimili ka talaga kung He occasionally had to PRIORITIZING

ano yung dapat mong decide which task should be SCHOOL WORKS
unahin. May pagkakataon na completed first: schoolwork
school lang muna talaga. or farm chores, and he
always chose the former.
PARTICIPANT 3: BANLIC
COMMENTS
Masaya na nakakapagod po The participant feels happy YOUNG URBAN
kasi nakakatulong po ako sa yet tired since she is working FARMERS' DRIVE TO
pamilya ko habang nag to help her family and PROVIDE FOR AND
aaral. studying at the same time. SUSTAIN THEIR
FAMILIES.
Uhmm… mahirap kasi pag The participant finds it DIFFICULTY WITH
nagsabay sabay ang gawain challenging when multiple TIME MANAGEMENT
di ko na po alam kung ano tasks arrive at once and she
ang uunahin. is unsure of what to prioritize.
Uhmm ano po… tuloy lang According to the participant, YOUNG URBAN
ang buhay kasi pag naman life must go on. If she fails the FARMERS' DRIVE TO
po nagpatalo ako sa mga battle, she fears that it will be PROVIDE FOR AND
pagsubok, di ko po… di na po difficult for her to help her SUSTAIN THEIR
ako makakatulong kay mama parents on the farm. FAMILIES.
at papa sa palayan…
… at di ko po ma… di na po The participant won't be able DIFFICULTY WITH

ako makakapag aral nang to concentrate on her studies. TIME MANAGEMENT
maayos.
When it comes to managing
Minsan kapag inaantok dahil her sleep routine, the DIFFICULTY WITH
puyat o gumising ng maaga, participant finds it challenging TIME MANAGEMENT
kapag puyat kakaaral tapos but doable, especially when
need gumising ng umaga or she has early-morning farm
maaga para mag asikaso ng chores to complete.
palayan. Hirap, ang hirap

pero kinakaya.
PARTICIPANT 4: BIGAA
COMMENTS
Uhm… nakakapagod po pero Although the participant is YOUNG URBAN
worth it naman po kasi exhausted, she believes that FARMERS' DRIVE TO
nakakatulong po ako sa it is worthwhile because it will PROVIDE FOR AND
family while studying. help her to support her family SUSTAIN THEIR
while she studies. FAMILIES.
Syempre… kung ano yung What comes first is always PRIORITIZING

mga pinaka priority na prioritized by the participant. SCHOOL WORKS
gawain ng araw na iyon, yun For example, she finishes first
yung inuuna ko. Halimbawa, her deadline at school before
may deadline sa school anything else.
tapos nasabay na may gawa
rin sa palayan, ayun muna
uunahin ko yung mga yon
kesa gumawa ng iba.
Yung challenges po ay yung One of the challenges that the FINANCIAL CRISIS AS
kung papaano po ako participant experienced is PART OF THE
magkakaroon ng baon kapag when they don’t have any HINDRANCES OF A
wala po kaming tanim… or crops to harvest. YOUNG URBAN
wala kaming benta or wala FARMER.
kami masyadong maibenta
ng palay kami po. Ahh…
ayun.
Nahanap po kaming paraan The participant always seeks ABILITY TO FIND
para malagpasan yung for a solution to overcome SOLUTIONS TO
problema. Hahanap po kami their problem. PROBLEMS.
ng paraan para malagpasan
po namin yung mga
problema.
Halimbawa po mahina yung FINANCIAL CRISIS AS

ani o kaya po ay na-peste PART OF THE
yung mga pananim… tapos When there are no crops to HINDRANCES OF A

wala kami masyadong uhmm harvest and no income to be YOUNG URBAN
kita… earned as an outcome. FARMER.
… Lalo na ngayong college FINANCIAL CRISIS AS

ako, noong face to face dapat PART OF THE
may handouts na pinapa- The participant, who is a HINDRANCES OF A
photocopy so dapat may college student, whenever YOUNG URBAN
pera ako lagi kahit barya. she needs to photocopy FARMER.
Ayun… ayun minsan hindi some handouts, she is unable
ako nakakapagpa-photocopy to do so because she does
kasi wala nga baon. Wala not have any money or coins
pera. to use as payment.
Ayun po ate, uhm... wala The participant feels proud of YOUNG URBAN
naman po. I’m so proud herself for being a farmer FARMERS' DRIVE TO
naman po kasi ako na since her job is the one who PROVIDE FOR AND
magsasaka at yung mga can support the needs of her SUSTAIN THEIR
magulang ko kasi a-ayun nga family. FAMILIES.
po yung bumubuhay sa
aming pamilya.
PARTICIPANT 5: BUTONG
COMMENTS
Mahirap po kasi kailangan ko The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH
pa pong mag-aral po. Tapos to study because he also TIME MANAGEMENT
may kailangan pa po akong needs to take care of his farm
sakahin, may kailangan pa duties.
po akong anuhin na makina
pa po kaya po nahihirapan po
akong kaunti.
Ahh… minsan po kasi The participant struggles DIFFICULTY WITH
mahirap po yung mga whenever some of his farm TIME MANAGEMENT
pinapagawa po sakin tapos chores are hard to do and
kailangan ko po laging then he also needs to attend
umattend ng school o… school.
… baka bumagsak po ako.

He worries about getting bad THE YOUNG URBAN

grades. FARMER’S FEAR OF
ACADEMIC FAILURE.
Ahh… hala… tina-try ko po Due to his numerous ABILITY TO FIND
na hindi isipin yung mga obligations from his farm SOLUTIONS TO
problema ko po. Kasi po tasks, in order to deal with it PROBLEMS.
mara… marami-rami rin po the participant doesn't always
eh kasi po gawa ng think his problem.
pagsasaka ko po eh…
Additionally, the participant THE YOUNG URBAN
… Tapos kailangan ko po must arrive at school early. FARMER’S FEAR OF
maagang makapunta ng ACADEMIC FAILURE.
school.
He had a difficult experience DIFFICULTY WITH
where nobody would be left at TIME MANAGEMENT
Tulad po nung last sem, the farm while he still needed
nahirapan po ako kasi wala to go to school.
pong magbabantay ng
sakahan tapos kailangan ko
pong pumunta sa school.
PARTICIPANT 6: GULOD
COMMENTS
Uhm… masaya na The participant feels happy YOUNG URBAN
nakakapagod. Masaya since she can help her family FARMERS' DRIVE TO
kasi… nakakatulong ako sa while studying. PROVIDE FOR AND
family ko at the same time SUSTAIN THEIR
nakakapag-aral… FAMILIES.
… pero nakakapagod ng But she also feels exhausted. BEING A YOUNG

sobra. URBAN FARMER IS
EXHAUSTING.
Yung ahh… hirap sa pag- Due to her heavy workload, DIFFICULTY WITH
iisip paano masu-submit on the participant occasionally TIME MANAGEMENT
time yung mga gawain. found it difficult to balance
Kasi… kasi nga dami thinking about her farm duties
schoolworks din tapos with her various school
assignments.
nasasabay pa rito sa palayan

kaya ayun.
Hmm… ano… inaayos ko When the participant runs ABILITY TO FIND
lang buhay ko. At tsaka wala into challenges, she just SOLUTIONS TO
naman mangyayari if made improvements to her PROBLEMS.
papatalo ako sa mga life and face it to deal with
hindrances na kinakaharap them.
ko.
Kapag minsan… minsan One of the hindrances that DIFFICULTY WITH

nahuhuli sa pagpasa ng mga the participant encountered TIME MANAGEMENT
projects dahil minsan kapos was completing her projects
talaga. Ayun… isa siguro sya on time because she
sa hindrances ko as student occasionally ran out of time to
and as farmer. pass it.
PARTICIPANT 7: MAMATID
COMMENTS
Time Management. Time management is ABILITY TO FIND
Mahalaga naman kasi talaga important. Once he manages SOLUTIONS TO
ito. Tapos ayun… pag kasi his time, he can have a good PROBLEMS
naka time management ka, flow of plans and things he
planado gagawin. Alam mo needs to do.
mga gagawin.
Gagawin na ang mga gawain

hanggat maaga, para iwas He always does his works ABILITY TO FIND
stress, iwas procrastination. early in order to avoid stress SOLUTIONS TO
and procrastination. PROBLEMS
Mahirap pag nag sabay
sabay gawain.
Because it’s hard if he needs DIFFICULTY WITH
to do a lot of things at the TIME MANAGEMENT
same time.
Yung time na nakakalimutan One of the participant DIFFICULTY WITH
ko yung mga gamit ko para challenges when it comes to TIME MANAGEMENT
sa isang artwork na ipapasa his school was about
na on-time na bawal ma-late forgetting his stuffs at artwork

talaga. and need to pass it on time.
Always look forward. Focus The participant always looks HAVING
ako sa goal. Kung anong forward and focuses on his PERSEVERANCE
matapos ko gagawin ko ang goal. THROUGH ALL THE
best ko. HURDLES IN ORDER
TO THRIVE
Minsan hindi ko masyadong The participant struggles in DIFFICULTY WITH

ma-gets ang lesson. Kasi focusing at his studies TIME MANAGEMENT
marami rin akong iniisip na especially when there is also
ibang bagay lalo na pag may a problem at the farm.
problema sa sakahan, sa
palayan…
…Minsan nahahati yung His attention was being
atensyon ko… ay di pala divided for school and farm DIFFICULTY WITH
minsan lagi pala. works. TIME MANAGEMENT
PARTICIPANT 9: PULO
COMMENTS
Ang nararamdaman ko po The participant feels
minsan pagod na pagod po exhausted as she deals both
ako kase napagsasabay ko with her studies and farm
po ang pag-aaral at ang works.
pagsasaka.
…Yung paga-adjust na The only adjustment she DIFFICULTY WITH

ginagawa ko simple lang like does was about her school’s TIME MANAGEMENT
uhm… ano yung tipong schedules.
halimbawa nagbago sched
namin sa school need
gumising nang maaga
ganoon, ganoong
adjustments lang.
Uhmm… Yung challenges One of the challenges she DIFFICULTY WITH
po minsan ay yung sa time encounters was about TIME MANAGEMENT
management. Kasi minsan managing her time between
need na need po… need na school works and farm works.
need po ako sa palayan kaso

may mga school works pa
po. Kaya pinaka challen…
challenge rin po sa akin ang
pagbabalanse ng oras.
Kasi gustong gusto ko The participant wants to

makapag tapos ng pag- finish her schooling in order YOUNG URBAN
aaral. Gusto ko rin maka- to help her family. FARMERS' DRIVE TO
help sa family ko kaya ayun... PROVIDE FOR AND
SUSTAIN THEIR
… Saka ano pag nag FAMILIES
palamon ako sa ganitong She thinks that nothing will
problema wala ako happen to her life if she HAVING
mararating. doesn’t do anything. PERSEVERANCE
THROUGH ALL THE
HURDLES IN ORDER
TO THRIVE
Wala naman. The participant continues
Pinagpapatuloy ko lang ang with her life no matter what
buhay. Hinahayaan ko na hindrances she encounters
lang. Daily routine na rin since she thinks it’s part of
naman… her daily routine.
…na kaya no choice. The participant thinks she HAVING

does not have any choice. PERSEVERANCE
THROUGH ALL THE
Siguro minsan pag gusto ko The participant feels like HURDLES IN ORDER
na talaga sumuko. Kaso giving up but she can’t. She TO THRIVE
wala naman ako thinks that’s her life, being
magagawa… Wala eh… ito poor. And being poor is the
ang buhay namin eh. hardest part but she just
Kahirapan talaga pinaka continues to fight.
kalaban pero laban lang.
PARTICIPANT 10: SALA

COMMENTS
Syempre noong una At the beginning, the DIFFICULTY WITH

nahihirapan ang daming participant finds it difficult in TIME MANAGEMENT
adjustment. Hinde mo alam what to deal first, either his
minsan kung ano ang studies or duties at the farm.
uunahin ko kung mag-aaral
or mag ta-trabaho muna sa
bukid.
Yung hirap pag sabayin ang The participant finds time DIFFICULTY WITH
oras ng sa pagsasaka saka management in dealing with TIME MANAGEMENT
pag-aaral, minsan kase his school and farm works as
kailangan talaga ng bantay challenging part.
sa palayan nasasakto sa
oras ng klase ganon o kaya
ibang school works.
Syempre una kung iniisip
kailangan tong tapusin to…
The participant motivation is YOUNG URBAN
…Ang pinaka motivation ko to finish his studies and help FARMERS' DRIVE TO
kailangan kung his family. PROVIDE FOR AND
makapagtapos ng pag-aaral SUSTAIN THEIR
upang makabawi ako sa FAMILIES
aking mga magulang.
Wala naman ako masyado The participant thinks that he HAVING
ginagawa kundi mag patuloy has no choice but to continue PERSEVERANCE
na lang kase wala naman in whatever he’s doing in his THROUGH ALL THE
kami choice. Wala naman life. HURDLES IN ORDER
ako choice… TO THRIVE
… Di naman kami mayaman The participant thinks that he HAVING

saka sakahan lang talaga has no choice but to continue PERSEVERANCE
pinagkukunan namen kaya even there are a lot of THROUGH ALL THE
ayon no choice talaga kundi challenges since they are not HURDLES IN ORDER
magpatuloy kahit madami well-off and farm is their only TO THRIVE
problema o balakid ganun. source of income.
Financial problem. Lalo na The participant struggles with FINANCIAL CRISIS AS

saking my binabayarang financial problem since he PART OF THE
tuition fee. Hinde madaling has tuition especially if their HINDRANCES OF A
humanap ng pera kung lalo harvests are not enough to YOUNG URBAN
na kung luge ang aming pay their needs. FARMER.
taniman.
PARTICIPANT 11: SAN ISIDRO

COMMENTS
Mahirap pagsabayin ang The participant finds it difficult DIFFICULTY WITH
pag-aaral at pagsasaka dahil in dealing with his school and TIME MANAGEMENT
nakakapagod siya… farm works since it’s tiring.
The participant manages to

… pero kinakaya ko para sa handle it for his dream. HAVING
pangarap ko. PERSEVERANCE
THROUGH ALL THE
HURDLES IN ORDER
TO THRIVE
One of the challenges na Farming is the only source of FINANCIAL CRISIS AS
nararanasan ko ay ‘yong income for the participants PART OF THE
iisipin ko kung saan kukuha that’s why he had a hard time HINDRANCES OF A
pambaon lalo na kapag may where to find his allowance at YOUNG URBAN
kalamidad wala kaming school because whenever FARMER.
makapagkunan ng pera dahil there’s a calamity, there are
farming ang tanging source no crops to harvest.
of income namin…
It's hard for the participant
… At saka mahirap kapag whenever when he’s tired at DIFFICULTY WITH
pagod ka na sa trabaho farm works and school works TIME MANAGEMENT
pagod ka pa sa pag-aaral but needs to continue.
pero kailangang magpatuloy.
Siguro isa sa mga Financial crisis is one of the FINANCIAL CRISIS AS

hindrances na nararanasan hindrances that the PART OF THE
ko ay financial crisis kase participant is facing HINDRANCES OF A
kapag walang ani… whenever they don’t have YOUNG URBAN
any crops to harvest. FARMER.
… wala rin kaming pera kaya The participant looks for a ABILITY TO FIND
naghahanap ako ng mga part-time to pay his needs for SOLUTIONS TO
part time job para pantustos his studies. PROBLEMS.
rin sa pag-aaral ko.
Pagkakaroon ng mababang
grado sa school. Minsan nga The participant is afraid to THE YOUNG URBAN
kasi di na nakakapag focus have a low grade at school. FARMER’S FEAR OF
masyado sa studies… na i- He cannot focus well on his ACADEMIC FAILURE.
stress ako kapag mababa studies. He also feels stress .
grades ko pero every time he receives a low
grade.
Nabawi na lang ako. Bawi sa
lahat ng mga pagkukulang
ko. The participant makes up for ABILITY TO FIND
all of his shortcomings. SOLUTIONS TO
PROBLEMS.
CQ2: What are the challenges that the young urban farmer face in their farm life?
COMMENTS
Sa ngayon ano… ngayon The participant doesn’t have HANDLING MULTIPLE
wala na masyado kase much work now in the farm ACTIVITIES
tapos na anihan ganon. since all their works are
Ang ginagawa ko na lang done and the work that is left
minsan ano nagpapakain is to feed the animals such
ng mga hayop, aso, mga as chickens.
manok sa bukid, tas
naglilinis linis dun sa mga
tanim ganon.
…Tapos mine-maintain lagi The participant stated that
yung ano… kase sa bukid they are maintaining water
naming walang tubig, because the farm doesn’t DEALING WITH

walang regular na tubig. have a regular water flow. PRESERVATION OF
Tas may mga drum kami THE FARM
don ayon ang ginagamit.
Kaya pag na-ulan, pag
nauwi ako, sinasahod ko
kase pag alam kong uulan
ayon para may extra
kaming tubig. Ganon lang
ginagawa ko sa araw-araw.
Uwi’t saka.
Yung pagsasaka talaga The participant said that the CARRYING OUT
mismo, yung pagtatanim ng actual farming is the most FARM OBLIGATIONS
palay. Kase mahabang difficult thing to do because it
proseso ‘yon. Tapos lalo na is a long process and the
sa ano… kada umaga… na way to the farm is unstable
ano minsan sa tatay ko… that is why it is hard
sa lolo ko nga naaano ako whenever they are going to
kase ang hirap ng dinadaan the farm.
namin lalo na kapag
maulan ay kailangan
naming pumunta don.
… Ang gagawin naming The participant said that the DEALING WITH
don, unang-una bago ka first thing they will do is to PRESERVATION OF
kasi makapag tanim ng trim the unwanted grass, dig THE FARM
palay magtatabas muna ng soil, and clean the farming
gilid ng dampa, yung site.
malawak na dampa. Ilang
araw ‘yon minsan siya lang
mag-isa, kaya natulong
ako. Ilang araw ‘yon. Tapos
maglilinis, mag dudungkal
ng lupa ganon, tapos
lalagyan ng tubig yung
dampa. Mahabang proseso
kaya mahirap bago pa lang
makakain ng bigas ganon.
Sa akin iniisip ko training The participant thinks of it as FARM ACTIVITY
‘yun. Yung mga pagtawid- a part of his training and that SERVES AS PART OF
tawid sa bukid yung ganon. he thinks that he will have a TRAINING
Training yun sa akin kasi good body through this

pangpalakas din ng farming.
katawan yun ih. Parang
doon mababatak katawan
ko ganon. Iniisip ko training
lahat ng bagay. Training
lang ‘to ganyan gaganda
katawan ko dito ganyan…
resistensya ganon.
Yung ano… yung The participant most CARRYING OUT
responsibilidad ko sa ano… challenging part of farm life FARM OBLIGATIONS
kase ngayon yung lolo ko is that his grandfather can’t
kasi hindi na masyadong take much responsibilities in
nakakapunta sa bukid. farming and that he is the
Yung pinaka one who is taking
responsibilidad ko yung responsibilities of it.
magbukid sa araw ganon
ang hati sa akin ganon. Eh
dapat ngayon pauwi na
dapat ako sa Cabuyao, eh
wala akong magagawa
nahihirapan sila kaya
kailangan ding ano… yung
responsibilidad ko dito.
…… Kaya sab inga ng papa The participant’s father told GETTING OLDER
ko habang tumatanda ka him that the older you get, BRINGS MORE FARM
marami ka nang the more responsibilities will WORK
responsibilidad. Eh diba add to your life not unlike
nung mga bata bata ka when you were still a kid
panay gala ganon kaya where life is full of travels.
minsan naiiwasan ko na
yon dahil sa
responsibilidad.
STATEMENT EXPLORATORY EMERGING THEMES

COMMENTS
Ngayon ang naka toka sa The participant current DEALING WITH
akin ay pagdidilig, di ko pa responsibility is watering the PRESERVATION OF
kasi kaya ngayon yung mga crops because she can’t do THE FARM
mabibigat na gawain gawa hard jobs in farm right now
ng sobrang daming school due to her school works.
works.
The participant inspires to FARMING IS THE
… Ang kahirapan ng buhay fulfill her responsibilities as a FAMILY’S SOURCE
dahil maliit palang ako eto
young urban farmer because OF BASIC
na yung source of income their life is hard and farming HOUSEHOLD
ng pamilya namin, at parais the source of their income EXPENSES
na rin makatulong ako sa when she was still a kid and
pamilya namin. she also wants to help her
family.
Yong kung paano maki The participant has difficulty CREATING
sama sa mga kapwa ko associating with other farmer FELLOWSHIP
magsasaka, especially sa especially the older farmers. AMONG OLDER
mga matatanda. FARMERS
… Mahirap pakisamahan The participant has difficulty CREATING

‘yong iba lalo na kasi iba associating with other FELLOWSHIP
talaga pananaw nila sa farmers because they have AMONG OLDER
buhay, ‘yong iba sinasabi different thinking in life and FARMERS
‘wag na ako mag-aral dito they also have opinions on
na lang ako sa sakahan stopping her education.
kaya ayon pahirapan talaga
sa pakikisama.
… Ang pamilya ko, kasi The participant motivated DUE TO POVERTY,

iniisip ko na balang araw because of her family and THE YOUNG URBAN
giginhawa rin ang buhay her goals that someday they FARMER IS DRIVEN
namin, at maiiahon ko sila will be out of poverty. TO SUCCEED IN LIFE
sa kahirapan.
Wala naman ako choice, The participant urged to be a FARMING WAS
kasi magsasaka nanay at young urban farmer because PASSED DOWN
tatay ko, magsasaka rin her parents and older FROM GENERATION
mga kuya ko, ending ako rin brothers are also a farmer. TO GENERATION
naging magsasaka, pero
wala naman ako
pinagsisishan, masaya
naman ako na magsasaka
ako.
Yong pagtatanim, mahirap The participant having a MANAGING FARM
eh. Saka minsan di naming hard time planting crops CROPS
alam outcome ng pananim because of its unpredictable
sa panahon ngayon minsan outcome.
bigla bigla napepeste
ganun.
… Siguro sa pag aadjust The participant having an FARMING

mas madali na sakin kasi easy time adjusting because KNOWLEDGE
bata palang naman ako eto she witnesses her family ALLOWS TO ADAPT
na ‘yong bakikita kong doing farm woks and she FARM WORKS
ginagawa ng pamilya ko, also needs to help her family EASILY
kailangan ko din nakatulong and to have allowance in
sa kanila kasi para rin may school.
pang baon kami sa school.
COMMENTS
Uhmm… sa ngayon The participant current MANAGING FARM
nagbeben… nag… tatanim responsibility is selling CROPS
kami nung sa palay crops, planting crops.
… kaya no choice kundi The participant has no DEALING WITH

bisitahin siya araw araw choice but to observe the PRESERVATION OF
and observe mo kung ano farm everyday if there is any THE FARM
yung nangyayari, kung parasite to have an action
meron bang mga parasites immediately.
or wala para naaksyonan
agad. The participants always DRIVEN TO
think that this is for his future. SUCCEED IN LIFE
… Lagi kong sinasabi sa
sarili ko na ito ay para sa
aking kinabukasan.
Eh syempre tulad nung The participant having a HANDLING MULTIPLE
ibang mga uhmm… worker hard time being a working ACTIVITIES
bilang working student din student just like other

yun nga yung mga working students, whenever
pagkakataon na… merong there are conflicts in the time
conflict sa schedule schedule between school
between sa school and and his responsibilities in
yung pagbubukid kasi may farm.
pagkakataon na kailangan
mong bantayan maghapon.
Kasi merong pwedeng
pumuntang mga kakaibang
hayop, so kailangan mo
siyang bantayan. Eh hindi
naman sa lahat ng
pagkakataon pwedeng
ganon.
Uhmm ano… family The participant inherited FARMING WAS
business. Nagstart siya sa being a farmer from his PASSED DOWN
mga lolo ko tapos pinass grandfather and mother FROM GENERATION
down kay mommy tapos because it is their family TO GENERATION
saken. business.
Yung after mo magtanim The participant challenging MANAGING FARM
kasi after ilang weeks ay part of farm life is after CROPS
yun na yung time na planting crops because it
kailangan mong bantayan needs time to observe,
ng todo todo yung tanim mo parasites and other animals
na to the point nay un nga, may demolish the crops that
maghapon kailangan they planted.
nandun ka para magbantay
kasi pwedeng may ilang
mga parasites or ibang mga
hayop na pwedeng
pumunta at maperwisyo
yung tanim mo.
COMMENTS
Sa ngayon po ay pag The participant current DEALING WITH

gagamas at pagdidilig ng responsibility is to trim PRESERVATION OF
palayan sa mga… ang mga grasses and water the farm. THE FARM
ginagawa ko po na tulong at
responsibilidad.
Yung pag gising ng maaga The participant has difficulty HANDLING MULTIPLE
kasi may mga school works to wake up every morning to ACTIVITIES
ako na minsan inaabot ako check the farm due to school
ng gabi sa pag gagawa, works that she finishes late
tapos need gumising ng at night.
maaga. Tulad nung need I
check-up ang palay sa
umaga, mga bandang 6am,
ayun hirap na hirap ako
bumangon kasi ng dahil sa
puyat gawa ng school
works.
Yung pakikisama po lalo na The participant has difficulty CREATING
po sa mga matatandang associating with older FELLOWSHIP
magsasaka kasi po minsan farmers because of their AMONG OLDER
istrikto po sila tsaka istrikta. strictness. FARMERS
… Respeto talaga. Respeto The participant is motivated CREATING

sa mga nakakatanda para to overcome these FELLOWSHIP
mas maayos yung challenges because of AMONG OLDER
pakikipag-communicate. respect to the older farmers FARMERS
in order to develop effective
communication to them.
Kasi po magsasaka si The participant parents are FARMING WAS
mama at papa kaya po ako farmers and she also help LEARNED FROM AN
ay natulong din sa kanilang them in farming as a EARLY AGE
pagsasaka bilang isang responsible child.
responsableng anak”.
… Pokus ako lagi sa aking The participant is focus on DRIVEN TO

goal, focus lang lagi sa mga her goals and dreams in her SUCCEED IN LIFE
dreams sa buhay. life.
… Kaya ko nga tinutuloy DRIVEN TO

ang pagsasaka para SUCCEED IN LIFE
matupad ko goal ko as a The participant continues

student, para makapag being a farmer to achieve
tapos ako ng pag-aaral. her goal as a student.
… kaya need ko tanggapin ACCEPTING THEIR

ito kasi ito ang buhay na WAY OF LIFE AS
mayroon ako. The participant accepts the YOUNG URBAN
job of being a young farmer FARMER
and student because it is the
life that she has.
Ang pinakamahirap po ay The participant is challenge MANAGING FARM
ang… pagtatanim para po and having difficulty on CROPS
kasi siyang… marami po planting crops because it
kasi siyang proseso kaya has long process.
dun po ako pinaka
nachachalenge.
COMMENTS
Ah…Ngayon po, ako po ay The participant has a light HANDLING MULTIPLE
taga-tingin ng pananim. So responsibility in farm right ACTIVITIES
ngayon po ay wala akong now.
masyadong mabigat na
gawain sa palayan.
Kapag umuulan ng The participant finds it CARRYING OUT

malakas… tapos madulas difficult when it is raining in FARM OBLIGATIONS
yung pilapil sa amin, the farm because of the
minsan ang hirap lumabas slippery field that she needs
ang hirap bumili ng mga to walk through.
dapat bilhin lalo na wala
anamn service na
sasakyan. Maglalakad at
bike lang talaga.
Yung ano… pag-unawa sa The participant inspires by FAMILY IS THE

kalagayan namin ng family looking at her family’s GREATEST
ko. Kahit naman mahirap situation, she is thinking that INSPIRATION FOR
lumabas… at lumakad kasi if she didn’t do her THE YOUNG URBAN

maputik, iniisip ko na lang responsibilities, no one will FARMER
na wala naman ibang do it.
gagawa nito kundi ako lang.
At tsaka… sa akin pati
naka-toka ito eh.
Ayun po, yung pinaka- The participant having a CREATING
specific na challenge po hard time to deal with other FELLOWSHIP
para sa akin ay yung kung farmers and the owner of the AMONG OLDER
papaano po makipag-deal farm that they are farming. FARMERS
sa ibang magsasaka tsaka
po sa lupa ng sinasakahan
namin. Yung may-ari po
mismo ng lupa na
sinasakahan namin uh…
… kasi po minsan salungat The participant, her family, CREATING
po yung gusto nila sa gusto and the owner of the farm FELLOWSHIP
naminn pero okay lang that they are farming with AMONG OLDER
naman po kasi wala naman have different opinion FARMERS
po kaming masyadong sometimes about doing
karapatan ah…wala naman farming but they can’t do
po kaming masya… ah something else because it is
karapatan dun sa lupa nila not their own land.
kasi nga po nakikisaka lang
naman po kami. Ayun po.
Hmm…Kasi po yung The participant’s FARMING WAS
nagsimula sila lolo at lola sa grandparents and parents PASSED DOWN
pagsasaka, tapos ganun are farmers and that makes FROM GENERATION
din po sila mama at papa. her also a farmer. TO GENERATION
Kaya po ayun nagging
magsasaka rin po ako
kumbaga… ah kumbaga po
mana-mana ganun pasa-
pasa. Ayun po.
… Yung ano… yung The participant took it to help FAMILY IS THE

gampanin ko para her family and set it as her GREATEST
makatulong sa pamilya, role in life and in their family. INSPIRATION FOR
tinanggap ko na lang na ito She also took it in a positive THE YOUNG URBAN
talaga ang role ko sa way that this is her purpose FARMER
buhay… sa family namin. in life.
Kumabaga… tinake ko sya

in a positive way na ito yung
purpose ko sa life.
Uhm… Yung pagtatanim The participant finds it CARRYING OUT
po, masakit sya sa katawan challenging to plant crops FARM OBLIGATIONS
tsaka ah… marami po kasi because it is giving her
talagang process and physical pain and it is taking
pagtata… pagtatanim kaya a lot of process.
ayun po di lang po pisikal na
pagod
COMMENTS
Ahh…Yung mga pag-aayos The participant manages to DEALING WITH
po ng mga makina po tsaka repair the machine that they PRESERVATION OF
pagsasaka. are using and also manage THE FARM
the farming itself.
… Yung… Yung pag nasira The participant finds it DEALING WITH

po yung makina po kasi difficult to repair the machine PRESERVATION OF
wala pong ibang that they are using because THE FARM
maggagawa po. no one will repair it but only
him.
… Para po matapos ko na The participant inspires to

po yung pag-aaral ko po. fulfill his responsibilities FAMILY IS THE
Para po mas… mas because he wants to finish GREATEST
maayos po ang buhay po college to have a better life. INSPIRATION FOR
namin. Para po umayos THE YOUNG URBAN
yung buhay namin, FARMER
ginagawa ko po pareho
yung sa school at sa farm
po.
Yung pag-aayos nga po ng The participant finds it DEALING WITH

makina nga po kapag difficult when he is fixing the PRESERVATION OF
nasira po kasi ako lang po machine because he is the THE FARM
talaga aayos lang po nun only one that can fix it and it
eh. Kasi mahal po ang is expensive when it will be
pagpapaayos sa iba po fix by other that is why his
kaya tinuruan nalang po father taught him how to fix
ako ng tatay ko. the machine.
… Pag yung kailangan ko The participant struggles DEALING WITH

pong gawin yung makina when he need to fix the PRESERVATION OF
tapos may kailangan po machine and also when he THE FARM
akong gawin sa sakahan needs to accomplish in the
po… tapos kapag naghalo farm and when he needs to
pa po sa schoolworks po. do his school works.
Namana ko nalang po sa The participant inherited to PARENTS THE
mga parents ko po.” be a farmer from his farmer REASON FOR THE
parents. YOUNG URBAN
FARMER TO
BECOME A FARMER
COMPLETING
… Kasi po kung wala rin po The participant wants to COLLEGE TO GIVE
akong gagawin, hindi rin have a better life for his THE FAMILY A
ako makaka-accomplish ng family that is why he wants to BETTER LIFE
mga ano po…hindi po ako graduate college.
makakagraduate po. Hindi
po ako magkaka-better life
at ‘di ko po mabibigyan
yung family ko ng better life.
ACCEPTING THEIR
… Kaya po tinanggap ko The participant accept that WAY OF LIFE AS
nalang po yung magsasaka he is farmer and a college YOUNG URBAN
at college student at the student at the same time. FARMER
same time po.”
Yung sinabi ko nga po The participant finds it DEALING WITH
kanina yung paggagawa po challenging and he is also PRESERVATION OF
ng makina po. Challenging feeling pressured to fix the THE FARM
po talaga sya sakin tapos machine that they are using
nakaka-pressure po talaga for farming.
sya tapos yung mahal po
yung paayos sa iba po kaya

ako nalang po talaga
gumagawa.
… Minsan po nagsesearch The participant finds a way DEALING WITH

po ako sa youtube para po to have more knowledge in PRESERVATION OF
maayos yung makina po, fixing the machine through THE FARM
para po mas… para po mas searching tutorials in
makatulong sa pagsasaka Youtube.
namin po.
COMMENTS
Uhm… ang current na The participant always DEALING WITH
responsibilidad ko sa checks the field if it got pest PRESERVATION OF
palayan namin sa ngayon by birds and other pests, THE FARM
ay mag bantay lang… mag water the soils and she just
dilig, mag check if natutuka made a scarecrow so the
ba ng ibon or napepeste. birds will avoid the crops.
Kakagawa ko lang din nung
scarecrow kasi nga
natutuka ng ibon… ayun
ganun lang naman sa
ngayon.
… Kapag nagsasabay mga The participant having a HANDLING MULTIPLE

schoolworks then pag need hard time when she needs to ACTIVITIES
talaga ako sa farm. Sa do her school work and
sakahan kasi… uhm… when she also needs to do
ayun talaga isa sa pinaka- her responsibilities in farm at
nakakastress na gampanin the same time.
ko sa buhay.
Yung stress pag na peste The participant feels DEALING WITH
yung tanim. Ayan… ayan stressed when their crops PRESERVATION OF
talaga pinaka-challenge got pest and that is the most THE FARM
kasi nauuwi sa wala yung challenging part because all
pagod namin. their hard works will end up
being useless.
… Kapag minsan… ah… The participant struggle CARRYING OUT

nauuwi sa wala lahat ng when all of her hard works FARM OBLIGATIONS
pagod mga pinundar mo. will end up into nothing.
Mga pinaghirapan mo,
ganun.
… Hmm…iniisip ko kasi The participant thinks of her FAMILY IS THE

ang future ko at namin ng family as her motivation. GREATEST
family ko. So… ayun ang INSPIRATION FOR
nag-momotivate sa akin. THE YOUNG URBAN
FARMER
Uhm… namana ko sa The participant inherited THE YOUNG URBAN
mama at papa ko. being a farmer through her FARMER
parents. UNDERTOOK
FARMING AS A
RESULT OF
PARENTAL
INFLUENCE
…. Magsasaka kasi sila The participant and her older FARMING WAS
tapos kami ng kuya ko brother used to help their LEARNED FROM AN
natulong sa kanila since parents in farm when they EARLY AGE
bata pa. So ayun… naging were still a kid and that
magsasaka rin kami developed them to also
kalaunan. became a farmer.
… Uhm… ano kasi… ah… The participant thinks that FAMILY IS THE
ang kolehiyo ko ang iniisip her college is the one who GREATEST
ko lagi para makatulong sa can help her family. INSPIRATION FOR
family ko. THE YOUNG URBAN
FARMER
Yung ano… yung The participant has difficult DEALING WITH
pagbabantay sa pananim time taking care of the field PRESERVATION OF
kasi nga yun pinaka- and that it is the most THE FARM
challenge para sa akin. challenging her for.
… Masakit… masakit kasi The participant feels body CARRYING OUT

sa katawan magtanim pain when she is planting FARM OBLIGATIONS
tapos aalagaan mo pa crops and she needs to take
care of it.
pananim tapos pag napeste

masasayang lang..
COMMENTS
Yung pagdidilig at The participant current DEALING WITH
pagpapatay ng mga uod na responsibilities are to water PRESERVATION OF
sumisira sa pananim. the rice field and to remove THE FARM
the worms that can destroy
the plants.
… Pag-aalis ng mga uod na The participant is having HANDLING MULTIPLE

sumisira sa pananim. difficult time to remove the ACTIVITIES
Nakaka stress sya ng worms because it is giving
sobra, lalo na kapag him stress because there is
sandamakmak na school still school works that he
works tapos panay uod pa need to finish.
pananim, dun nasakit ulo
ko.
… Ang aking pamilya. The participant said that his FAMILY IS THE
Laging sila, sila dahilan family is his number one fan GREATEST
tapos pangalawa lang sarili and inspiration. INSPIRATION FOR
ko. Sila motivation ko THE YOUNG URBAN
talaga, kasi sila number 1 FARMER
supporter ko eh.
Yung ano… yung makina The participant struggles the DEALING WITH
ng tubig. Minsan kasi most in the machine that PRESERVATION OF
mahirap i-start tapos it they using because it takes THE FARM
takes too much time para too much time to produce
maka-produce ng tubig at water and it makes the crops
yung mga pananim ko dry.
natutuyo na.
Ayun… una sa lahat is yung The participant wants to help FAMILY IS THE
pagtulong ko sa tatay ko his father to give his family a GREATEST
para mabuhay ang aming better life so he became a INSPIRATION FOR
pamilya. young urban farmer. THE YOUNG URBAN
FARMER
… Inisip ko nalang na The participant always FAMILY IS THE

kailangan kong thinks that he needs to finish GREATEST
makapagtapos ng aking his college because it is one INSPIRATION FOR
pag-aaral. Kasi kapag of answer to lift up the THE YOUNG URBAN
nakapag tapos ako, hardship of their family. FARMER
maiaahon ko sa kahirapan
ang pamilya ko. Mahirap
man ang journey pero wala
eh, ganun talaga.
PARTICIPANT 9: PULO
COMMENT
Sa ngayon, pagdidilig tapos The participant checks the DEALING WITH
taga check-up ng mga rice fields and she is also the PRESERVATION OF
palay. Minsan ako rin one who also buys for the THE FARM
inuutusan kapag may need stuffs that need in farming
akong bilhin na pataba o and sometimes she
kaya naman taga ayos ng manages to fix the machine
makina ganon. that they are using in
farming.
… Kapag talaga nag sabay The participant often has HANDLING MULTIPLE
ang gawain sa palayan at difficulty accomplishing is ACTIVITIES
sa school. Ayun yung when the school work and
pinaka mahirap eh. Minsan farm work have the same
di malaman ano uunahin. time that needs to be done.
Like, halimbawa need ko na It is giving her confusion on
bumili pataba eh isang what she should do first.
katerba pa school works
ganun.
… Kasi nga gusto ko The participant wants to help FAMILY IS THE

makapag tapos ng pag- her family. GREATEST
aaral. Gusto ko rin INSPIRATION FOR
makatulong sa family. At THE YOUNG URBAN
may pangarap kasi ako FARMER
kaya ganun.
Ah… Yung pakikisama sa The participant had a difficult CREATING

kapwa magsasaka. Lalo na time getting involve with FELLOWSHIP
sa mga matatanda, sa mga other farmers especially the AMONG OLDER
nakakatanda. Minsan kasi older farmers because they FARMERS
marami silang utos na di ko are giving too much
minsan maintindihan lalo na obligations and it gives
nung bago palang ako sa misunderstandings to the
pagsasaka nung bata-bata work especially when she
pa ako. Kaya ayun, yung was still new in farming.
pinaka challenge saken…
para sa aken yung
pakikisama talaga sa mga
nakakatandang
magsasaka.
Kasi si nanay at tatay ko ay The participant said that THE YOUNG URBAN
magsasaka. Kaya ayon because of her farmer FARMER
need ko silang tulungan. parents that is why she UNDERTOOK
became a young urban FARMING AS A
farmer. RESULT OF
PARENTAL
INFLUENCE
… Minsan nagsasaka ako The participant did some FARMING WAS

nung bata pa ako. Kaya farming when she was still a LEARNED FROM AN
hanggang ngayon kid and up to now, she EARLY AGE
pagtanda ko na-adapt ko na adopts that kind of work.
siya.
… Wala naman ako choice The participant had no ACCEPTING THEIR

eh. Wala naman kami choice but to accept to be a WAY OF LIFE AS
choice. Ito buhay namin young urban farmer and as a YOUNG URBAN
so… need na lang i-accept. student because it is their FARMER
life.
Uhm… Yung pinaka- The participant having hard DEALING WITH
challenging sa akin is yung time because of the machine PRESERVATION OF
sa makina ng mga that they are using in THE FARM
ginagamit namin. farming.
… Kasi dapat maintain The participant said that the DEALING WITH
yun… maintin yun. Kasi machine should get maintain PRESERVATION OF
minsa… kasi minsan mahal and the parts of the machine THE FARM
yung piya… mga piyesa sa is expensive and that

makina na ginagamit sa maintaining the machine is
pagsasaka. Kaya yung pag the challenging
ma-maintain yung pinaka- responsibility for her.
challenging responsibilities
para sa akin. Kasi… kasi
yung tinotoka ang makina.

COMMENTS
Sa ngayon taga bili ng The participant current DEALING WITH
kailangan ng sa palayan, responsibility is to buy the PRESERVATION OF
ayun lang sa ngayon. things that need in farm. THE FARM
… Na kailangan kong The participant is inspired to EDUCATIONAL

kumita ng pera upang my fulfill his responsibilities EXPENSES ALLOW
pang bayad ako sa tuition because he needs to earn YOUNG URBAN
fee ko at makabawi ako sa money for his tuition fee and FARMER TO DO
nga magulang ko. to give back to his parents. FARM WORK
Pakikisama talaga ang The participant stated that ENGAGEMENT WITH

pinakamahirap, lalo na sa establishing relationship with CROP BUYERS
mga pinagbebentahan ng outside people involved in
mga pananim, para hindi the farm is challenging, but
masira yung mga naging companionship is necessary
usapan. to prevent the loss of what
was discussed between the
sales.
… Yong iniisip ko kung The participant struggles MANAGING FARM

kikita ba ang tanim namin whenever he is thinking if CROPS
kase minsan weather they will earn money from
weather yan minsan the crops that they planted
maganda ang ani minsan because of the crop’s
inconsistency.
walang kita. Talo lang sa

pagod at oras.
Namana ko lang sa The participant inherits THE YOUNG URBAN

magulang ko, kasi being a farmer because is FARMER
magsasaka sila kaya ayon, parents are also a farmer. UNDERTOOK
dahil sa kanla natutunan ko FARMING AS A
rin mag saka kaya naging RESULT OF
magsasaka rin ako. PARENTAL
INFLUENCE
… No choice naman ako. The participant has no ACCEPTING THEIR

Saka ito ang kinabubuhay choice but to accept the role WAY OF LIFE AS
namin sa pang araw-araw of being a young urban YOUNG URBAN
na gastusin namin ito rin farmer because it helps their FARMER
ang sumasalo sa pag-aaral finances every day and his
ko. studies.
Ang pinaka challenging na The participant challenging CARRYING OUT
responsibilidad para sa responsibility is to plant FARM OBLIGATIONS
aken ay yung pagtatanim, crops because it contains a
minsan kase kahit gaano na lot of process and it is giving
ako katagal na magsasaka him pressure, body pain and
na pepressure pa rin ako sa headache whenever the
pagtatanim, kase marami crops failed.
proseso yon eh, masakit na
sa katawan, masakit pa sa
ulo kapag pumalpak… kaya
ayon.


COMMENTS
Sa pamilya namin may The participant responsibility MANAGING FARM
kanya kanya naka toka na is to harvest the crops with CROPS
trabaho samin, katulong ko her mother.
ang nanay ko sa
paghaharvest ng palay.
The participant finds it MANAGING FARM
… Kapag nagbibilad ako ng difficult when the rice crops CROPS
palay, at kinakain ito ng that they are blinding by the
mga ibon ayun… dun ako heat was eaten by the birds,
pinaka hirap na hirap. Kase because all their hard works
naitanim na namin… tapos will end to nothing.
makakain pa ng ibon,
matutuka pa, masisira pa,
sayang pagod.
… Pag-intindi sa sitwasyon. The participant just MANAGING FARM

Ginagawa ko na lang understands the situation CROPS
positive view na “ah atleast and take it in positive way
nabusog yung mga ibon”, whenever the birds eat the
ganon na lang para di na rice crops that they planted.
ako or kami ma down.
Ang pinakamahirap kapag The participant finds it hard MANAGING FARM
nasisira ang mga tanim whenever the rice crops get CROPS
kapag may kalamidad, destroyed, whenever there’s
tapos minsan kapag may a calamity and pests.
mga peste nasisira yung
mga pananim.
… Ayon kapag nasasayang The participant struggle MANAGING FARM

yung pagod namin sa when their hard works end to CROPS
pagtatanim. Like pag peste, nothing.
buong maghapon ka
nagtanim tapos
masasayang lang.
Dahil ang magulang ko ay The participant decided to THE YOUNG URBAN
farmer at kailangan ko din become a farmer because FARMER
silang tulungan. her parents are also farmers UNDERTOOK
and that she needs to help FARMING AS A
them. RESULT OF
PARENTAL
INFLUENCE
… Kailangan ko na lang The participant accept that it ACCEPTING THEIR

tanggapin ito kasi ito ang is the flow of their life, she WAY OF LIFE AS
buhay ko. Di ko naman kasi can’t buy the life of other YOUNG URBAN
mabibili buhay ng iba, kung people, that is why she just FARMER
ma-inggit man ako sa accept the way their life is.
buhay nila wala naman na
akong magagawa di ko
naman mabibili so ayun
need na lang tanggapin na
eto ako, eto kami.
Ang maging student at the The participant challenging HANDLING MULTIPLE
same time maging farmer. part of farm life is to be a ACTIVITIES
student and at the same time
to be a farmer.
… Ginagawa ko na lang The participant adjusts to ACCEPTING THEIR

ang role ko bilang isang her role as a farmer and as a WAY OF LIFE AS
farmer at isang estudyante. student because it is the YOUNG URBAN
Ganoong adjustment na best way that she can do. FARMER
lang kasi ayun yung pinaka
best na magagawa ko saka
acceptance kasi ito ako.
CQ3: How do the young urban farmers perceive themselves in relation to their lived
experiences?
COMMENTS
Ano… proud ako sa sarili The participant is proud of DEVELOPMENT OF
ko. herself. HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Tapos na pepercieve ko She perceived herself as a INCREASE IN SELF-

sarili ko as matyaga na tao, diligent and courageous IMAGE AND SELF-
malakas loob, matapang sa individual. PERCEPTION
mga problema sa buhay
ganoon.
Wala naman kase mas The participant sets the PRIORITY IS MORE
focus ako sa sarili ko, priorities only to herself, to FOCUSED ON
pagiging college student ko, being a student and a young ASSIGNED ROLES
sa pagsasaka ko saka sa urban farmer.
family ko.
Yong nakakatulong ako sa The participant believes that ABILITY TO
community kasi pa-onti na her greatest contribution as PRODUCE SELFLESS
ng pa-onti ang farmers eh. a new generation farmer is ACTIONS USING THE
Kumbaga isa ako sa mga that she is able to help in the ASSIGNED ROLE
new generation farmer so community.
ayun sa tingin ko greatest
contribution.
Wala naman ako The participant does not feel BEING A FARMER IS
nararamadaman kasi wala anything about how others A RESPECTABLE JOB
namang masama sa will view her way of living,
pagtatrabaho sa bukid, like instead she is proud to work
other work marangal ang as farmer since it is a decent
ginagawa namin at job where it can sustain their
natataguyod nito ang pang everyday life.
araw-araw naming buhay.
Masaya, kasi may mga The participant feels happy EXPERIENCING

taong nakaka appreciate to know that other people SATISFACTION IN
ng mga bagay na appreciate someone like DOING THE FARM
ginagawa namin. them. ACTIVITIES
Nade-describe ko sarili ko The participant describes INCREASE IN SELF-
as matatag na tao, as proud herself as a tough and proud IMAGE AND SELF-
na tao dahil may kaalaman individual because as a new PERCEPTION
ako sa pagsasaka at new generation farmer, she has
generation farmer ako. the knowledge in farming.
COMMENTS
Ayun nga just like other The participant sees herself WORKING
students na working as being similar to other STUDENTS ARE
student. working students. SIMILAR IN TERMS
OF SELF-
PERCEPTION
The participant think that his
Yung pag aaral ko naman experiences is normal and is BEING A WORKING
as a farmer parang normal akin to working students. STUDENT IS A NORM
din siya as other na tulad ng IN THE COMMUNITY
ibang working students…
He doesn't appear to
Parang wala naman distinguish between being a THE ASSIGNED
masyadong pagkakaiba student and a young urban ROLES ARE VIEWED
yung pagiging farmer ko sa farmer. AS ROLES WITH
pagiging ano… pagiging SIMILAR
working student ng iba. ATTRIBUTES
Wala naman ako The participant is not really BEING
masyadong uhmm parang concerned with how other UNCONCERNED
care. people view him. WITH HOW OTHER
PEOPLE SEE YOU
Ang pagiging farmer naman Like any other type of work, BEING A FARMER IS
ay marangal at yun nga just farming is a respectable A RESPECTABLE JOB
like other work, work pa rin career for him.
siya.
Uhmm… syempre parang The participant is proud with

proud din kasi farmer or… himself for working as both a BEING A FARMER IS
nagbubukid ako. farmer and a student. A RESPECTABLE JOB
So proud. Wala akong The participant is proud on

masyadong pakialam, what he’s doing. DEVELOPMENT OF
proud ako sa ginagawa ko HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Nakakacontribute ako sa The participant thinks that he ABILITY TO HELP IN
society by giving them yun can contribute to the country FARM ACTIVITIES AS
nga yung sa mga demand by giving them what they PART OF
nila, especially sa demand, such as vegetables CONTRIBUTION TO
vegetables and sa… rice. and rice. THE COMMUNITY
Ayun nga just like other The participant discovered GAINING PRACTICAL
work, may matututunan ka that, just like in other KNOWLEDGE
talaga in real life kung occupations, you may THROUGH
paano ba tumatakbo yung actually learn something INVOLVEMENT IN
routine ng work talaga sa about how the workday truly FARMING
real life. operates in real life.
COMMENTS
Uhmm sa totoo lang po The participant believes she DEVELOPMENT OF
nahihirapan ako kasi po is having trouble because it LOW SELF-ESTEEM
mahirap pagsabayin ang is challenging to work on the DUE TO NEGATIVE
pagsasaka at… pag aaral. farm and study at the same PERCEPTIONS OF
time. OTHER PEOPLE
Uhmm… proud na nahihiya The participant is pleased DEVELOPMENT OF
po kasi po minsan maliit and a little reserved due to LOW SELF-ESTEEM
ang tingin nila sa the way farmers are DUE TO NEGATIVE
magsasaka. sometimes treated. PERCEPTIONS OF
OTHER PEOPLE
Pero proud po ako kasi isa She takes pride in being a DEVELOPMENT OF
po akong magsasaka. farmer. HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Nahihiya po ng sobrang Every time the participant is DEVELOPMENT OF

kasi po parang pag around her peers, she feels LOW SELF-ESTEEM
magkakasama po kami ashamed because she DUE TO NEGATIVE
parang maliit ang tingin nila thinks as if they look down PERCEPTIONS OF
sakin. her way of life. OTHER PEOPLE
… pero hinahayaan ko na But she just let them since BEING A FARMER IS
lang po kasi marangal she knows that her job is A RESPECTABLE
naman po ang trabaho na decent. JOB.
yon.
Kapag nagpapahinga po The participant thinks that as HIGHLIGHTING THE

ang mama at papa ko sa a young urban farmer, she ABILITY TO HELP
pagsasaka, ako naman po helps her parents by taking THEIR FAMILY AS
ang pumapalit sa kanila over the farming when they THEIR GREATEST
para…makapagpahinga po need a break so they may CONTRIBUTION TO
sila. Ayun po ang tingin ko rest. COMMUNITY
sa pinakagreatest
contribution ko.
Naging matatag po ako, The participant gains INCREASE IN SELF-
mahaba ang pasensiya at strength, diligence, and IMAGE AND SELF-
matiyaga po. Ayun po. patience as a result of her PERCEPTION
learning experience.
Wag papaapekto sa She learned not to be BEING
sinasabi ng iba. affected by what others say UNCONCERNED
about you. WITH HOW OTHER
PEOPLE SEE YOU
FORMING A
Kung minamaliit ka nila The best course for her is to STRATEGY TO AVOID
deadma mo lang. Di mo ignore them. She also holds DEROGATIVE
naman ikamamatay pang the view that nothing you PEOPLE
mamaliit nila kaya laban have will be taken from you
lang sa buhay. as a result of their insults, so
we must keep a positive
outlook on life.
COMMENTS
Uhm…Ako po ay simpleng The participant narrates that DEVELOPMENT OF
tao lang. Simpleng she is just a simple person. HUMILITY THROUGH
studyante na natulong sa A simple student who helps ASSIGNED ROLES
magulang. Simpleng anak her parents and a simple
ng magsasaka tsaka child of a farmer.
simpleng magsasaka na
mag-aaral din. Ayun.
Ganun po. Ayun.
Wala naman po kasing The participant believes that BEING A FARMER IS

marangal…O wala naman her family's work is A RESPECTABLE JOB
po kasing marangal na honorable.
ah…hehe wait lang. Uhm
wala naman po, kasi
marangal naman po itong
trabaho naming. Yung
trabaho ko, yung trabaho
ng magulang ko.
Kasi tsaka yung pagiging She also considers farming BEING A FARMER IS
magsasaka naman po ay to be a respectable A RESPECTABLE JOB
marangal na trabaho na profession, despite how
kahit yung iba ang tingin sa others may view it.
amin dito minamaliit kami
ganun.
Pero para naman sa akin ay She doesn't care about the BEING
wala naman po. At tsaka discrimination, and she also UNCONCERNED
I’m so proud po dito sa ah… takes pride in her profession WITH HOW OTHER
ah gawain naming bilang as a farmer. PEOPLE SEE YOU
farmer.
Ayun…Uhm yung The participant's ability to HIGHLIGHTING THE

kaalaman ko sa pagtatanim benefit her family through ABILITY TO HELP
na nakatutulong po sa farming is her greatest gift to THEIR FAMILY AS
pamilya ko. society. THEIR GREATEST
CONTRIBUTION TO
COMMUNITY
Nakakapag-share po ako She is also able to share this DISSEMINATING

ng knowledge about sa knowledge about planting KNOWLEDGE AND
pagtatanim or pagpa-palay and cultivating rice with IDEAS ABOUT THE
sa ibang tao. Ayun po. other people. ASSIGNED ROLE
Hmmm…Itong pagsasaka The participant talks on how GAINING PRACTICAL
po ay hindi talaga sya farming is not as simple as it KNOWLEDGE
madali. Kailangan po once was. He emphasized THROUGH
talaga ng matinding pag- the necessity of a keen INVOLVEMENT IN
unawa. Yung pag- knowledge, good judgment, FARMING
pasiye…pagpapa- science, and tenacity in
farming.
siyensya, pagti-tiyaga, ayun

po.
As she advances in her GAINING PRACTICAL
Kaya habang lumalaki ako career, she is learning more KNOWLEDGE
sa ganitong trabaho, mas about practicing greater THROUGH
natututunan ko po ang patience and realizing that INVOLVEMENT IN
paghaba ng aking persistence is the key to FARMING
pasiyensya at lahat ng achieving all of her goals.
gusto ko ay mararating...
ahh…ahh… lahat po ng
mga gusto kong marating
ay nakukuha sa tiyaga.
COMMENTS
Nakikita ko po yung sarili ko The participant sees himself DEVELOPMENT OF
na magaling po kasi isipin as a great person since he HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
nyo po…kaya ko po can multitask, enroll in
magmulti-task po, kaya ko college, and work on a farm.
po maging college student He appreciates himself more
tsaka kaya ko rin po as a result.
magwork sa farm kaya
mataas po tingin ko sa sarili
ko.
Ahhh…Hindi ko…Hindi ko The participant believes that DEVELOPMENT OF
po…Kapag proud po sila sa when people are proud of HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
akin po, proud din po ako sa him, he should feel the same
sarili ko po. way about himself.
Tapos vice-versa po sila, He also feels upset if other DEVELOPMENT OF

kapag negative naman po, people have bad feelings LOW SELF-ESTEEM
nasasaktan po ako. about him. DUE TO NEGATIVE
PERCEPTION OF
OTHER PEOPLE
Ahh… ma… wala naman Other people are proud of DEVELOPMENT OF

po. Proud naman po sila sa the participant that is why he HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
akin. Kaya positive naman also responds in a positive

po yung respond ko. way.
DEVELOPMENT OF
Ahh hindi ko nalang po sya When someone has an LOW SELF-ESTEEM
iniisip kasi masakit po eh. unfavorable opinion of his DUE TO NEGATIVE
Lagi po akong way of life, the participant PERCEPTION OF
magtatrabaho nang just let them be, even when OTHER PEOPLE
mahirap po tapos kailangan it hurts. He puts a lot of effort
ko pong magschool, into his work at the farm and
sinasabihan pa nila ako in the school, yet they still
nang masasama po. criticized him.
DEVELOPMENT OF
Syempre po nasasayahan The participant feels joy HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
po ako kasi… atleast po whenever other people
yung hard work ko po nare- recognized his hard work.
recognize po ng ibang
kaibigan po.
“Yung pagtulong ko po sa The participant considers his HIGHLIGHTING THE
sarili ko at tsaka yung ability to support himself and ABILITY TO HELP
pagtulong ko po sa family his family to be his greatest THEIR FAMILY AS
ko. Doon po talaga accomplishment. THEIR GREATEST
ako…ayun po yung pinaka- CONTRIBUTION TO
greatest contribution ko po. COMMUNITY
INCREASE IN SELF-
Mas sumipag po ako, mas He worked even harder and IMAGE AND SELF-
nagtiyaga po ako. Tapos persisted. His desire to live PERCEPTION
mas lumakas po loob ko sa grew stronger as well.
buhay.
Mas nakikita ko po sa sarili The participant believes that INCREASE IN SELF-
ko na matatag na tao all of the difficulties he has IMAGE AND SELF-
kasi…kasi nga sa dami ng faced, including the PERCEPTION
pinagdaanan ko, sa dami difficulties with farming and
ko pong problema… tapos school, have made him a
naghahalo pa po sa school stronger person. He
at tsaka sa farming po kaya therefore thinks of himself as
nakikita ko pong mas a tougher being.
matatag akong tao.

COMMENTS
Hmm… nape-perceieve ko The participant thinks of INCREASE IN SELF-
sarili ko as masipag na tao. herself as helpful and IMAGE AND SELF-
Ma… matulungin sa diligent. PERCEPTION
magulang. Ayun, ganun.
Masipag kasi nagsasaka She views herself as diligent INCREASE IN SELF-

tapos, nag-aaral tapos because she farms, studies, IMAGE AND SELF-
nakakatulong sa magulang and then supports her PERCEPTION
kaya ayun. parents.
Uhm… wala talaga ako The participant really doesn’t BEING

masyado pakialam… sa care much about how others UNCONCERNED
kung paano man ako will see her because if she WITH HOW OTHER
nakikita ng ibang tao. Kasi focuses on that, nothing PEOPLE SEE YOU
pag pinag-tuunan ko iyon happens.
ng pansin wala naman
mangyayari…
Tsaka ‘di ako makakapag She will not be able to divert BEING
focus sa goal ko sa buhay. her attention from her life UNCONCERNED
Lalo… lalo na if masasakit goals, especially if they will WITH HOW OTHER
na salita lang masasabi only produce hurtful words. PEOPLE SEE YOU
nila.
Wala naman… wala naman The participant does not BEING
nasasabing negative yung come into contact with any of UNCONCERNED
mga kaibigan or kakilala ko her classmates who have WITH HOW OTHER
dahil magsasaka ako. negative thoughts of how PEOPLE SEE YOU
Tsaka… yung family ko… she or her family live.
kaya ano… wala naman
ako masyado
nararamdaman.
Tsaka pati if ever na maliitin She will be even more proud BEING A FARMER IS
nila ako ipagmamalaki ko to say that she is a farmer if A RESPECTABLE JOB
sa kanila na magsasaka she ever encounters people
ako. who will belittle her.
Greatest contribution ko… The participant’s greatest DEVELOPMENT OF

ay… ay yung mabigyan ko contribution is that she is HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
ng worth ang sarili ko. able to give herself some
worth and value.
Yung greatest contribution She thinks that because her DISCOVERING THE
ko ay para sa sarili ko, life had a purpose, her CENTRAL
nagkaroon ng purpose greatest contribution has MOTIVATING AIMS
buhay ko. been to herself. OF YOUR LIFE
Hmm… Maide-describe ko The participant INCREASE IN SELF-
sarili ko as masipag at characterizes herself as IMAGE AND SELF-
madiskarte. strategic and diligent. PERCEPTION
Kasi… kasi ano sa She holds the opinion that GAINING PRACTICAL
pagsasaka bawal tamad, being meek and lethargic KNOWLEDGE
bawal yung nata-tameme are not acceptable traits for THROUGH
ka. farmers. INVOLVEMENT IN
FARMING
Dapat… dapat you always She discovered you must GAINING PRACTICAL
need to find other ways. always look for alternate KNOWLEDGE
Kapag tamad ka, wala ka solutions. For her, being THROUGH
mapapala. indolent will result in nothing. INVOLVEMENT IN
FARMING
COMMENTS
Ayun… as a normal people. In comparison to other DEVELOPMENT OF
Nakikita ko yung sarili ko na people, the participant views HUMILITY THROUGH
normal lang kumpara sa herself as a normal person. ASSIGNED ROLES
ibang tao.
Pamilya ang lagi kong She constantly considers DISCOVERING THE

iniisip sa lahat ng oras at her family and her studies. CENTRAL
ang aking pag-aaral. Ayun That's because they serve MOTIVATING AIMS
nga kasi sila nga ang aking as her main sources of OF YOUR LIFE
no.1 motivation sa buhay. inspiration.
Diyaan naman is yung hindi The participant finds it DEVELOPMENT OF
ko talaga maalis sa isip ko difficult to forget how others LOW SELF-ESTEEM
yung kapag tinitignan ako are staring at her while she DUE TO NEGATIVE
ng mga tao habang ako ay is farming and studying. PERCEPTION OF
nag aaral at nagsasaka. OTHER PEOPLE
Parang iniisip na nila na isa It appears as though they DEVELOPMENT OF

lang akong mahirap. believe she is simply a LOW SELF-ESTEEM
miserable person. DUE TO NEGATIVE
PERCEPTION OF
OTHER PEOPLE
Proud. Kasi ano uhmm… The participant is proud to BEING A FARMER IS

yung napagsasabay ko be a student while doing A RESPECTABLE JOB
yung pag-aaral at yung farm works
pagbubukid.
Ayun kung ano man isipin The participant does not BEING
nila sa akin kapag nakikita mind other people throwing UNCONCERNED
akong nagsasaka at nag- bad opinion about him. WITH HOW OTHER
aaral, di ko naman PEOPLE SEE THE
mababago ‘yon. YOUNG URBAN
Tinatanggap ko na lang… FARMER
… then proud din naman He feels proud knowing that BEING A FARMER IS
ako sa sarili ko na even even though he is studying, A RESPECTABLE JOB
though nag-aaral ako, he can still manage to work
napagsasabay ko yung at the farm.
pagsasaka ko.
Yung pagtulong sa Helping her parents prepare HIGHLIGHTING THE
magulang at saka kapag to harvest their crops is the ABILITY TO HELP
mag ha-harvest na kami ng participant's biggest THEIR FAMILY AS
mga pananim. contribution. THEIR GREATEST
CONTRIBUTION TO
Ayun medyo okay naman She feels better because the COMMUNITY
yung naging result sa pag- end result of their labor
aalaga namin. appears to be satisfactory. INCREASE IN SELF-
Nakakatulong to kasi mas She benefits from it since it IMAGE AND SELF-
nakikillala ko sarili ko sa helps her get to know herself PERCEPTION
ganitong paraan eh. better.
Pag mas kilala mo sarili mo According to her, when you

mas mamomotivate ka sa are more aware of who you
buhay kase alam mo yung are, you become more GAINING PRACTICAL
mga ayaw mo at hindi at motivated since you are KNOWLEDGE
yung mga dapat i-keep at aware of what you like and THROUGH
iwasan. dislike as well as what you INVOLVEMENT IN
ought to keep and discard. FARMING
Uhmm sa ano… yung… The participant is joyful EXPERIENCING

yung part na sobrang worth because they can see the SATISFACTION IN
it ng pinaghirapan talaga lovely result of their labors DOING THE
pagdating sa dulo yung and that their efforts have ASSIGNED ROLE
maganda resulta. paid off.
Magtiis muna para makamit She discovered that we must GAINING PRACTICAL
ang tagumpay. first persevere if we want to KNOWLEDGE
succeed. THROUGH
INVOLVEMENT IN
FARMING
Kasi lahat ng nadadaan sa She passionately believes GAINING PRACTICAL

santong pas pasan, that whatever you can have KNOWLEDGE
nawawala rin ng biglaan. so readily vanishes just as THROUGH
quickly. INVOLVEMENT IN
FARMING
COMMENTS
Ah ano… normal lang. Para Due to his extensive DEVELOPMENT OF

sa akin normal lang kasi experience, the participant HUMILITY THROUGH
matagal ko na naman thought of himself as a ASSIGNED ROLES
ginagawa eh. typical person.
Saka hindi lang din naman It is also not just farming that ABILITY TO MULTI-
yung pag f-farm yung became his job when he was TASK AND DEVELOP
nagging trabaho ko habang in school. SURVIVING
napasok ako sa school, STRATEGY
meron ding iba.
Kaya sa akin normal lang He is accustomed to that; BEING

kasi nakasanayan ko na thus, it is natural for him. ACCUSTOMED TO
ganon. THE ASSIGNED ROLE
Edi ano… ano lang… The participant claims that it DEVELOPMENT OF
minsan kasi ano natutuwa is essential when someone HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
din sila edi ako… kailangan applauds what he is
kasi… sasabihin ko accomplishing.
kailangan eh ganon.
Natutuwa ako sa kanila He is also happy and he DEVELOPMENT OF

tapos ano naa-appreciate appreciates them. HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
ko sila.
Sabi nga nung iba gusto Others were eager to ESTABLISHING

nila sumama kasi gusto nila experience it with him and ENCOURAGEMENT
maranasan. Sasabihin ko wanted to come along. As a AND GOOD EXAMPLE
‘tara sama kayo result, he informed them that WITH OTHERS
magbubukid tayo dito’ yun they would be farming.
lang.
Yung iba natutuwa ganon The participant feels happy DEVELOPMENT OF

kase natulong daw ako sa when others enthusiastically HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
lolo ko ganon. Tapos ayon commend him for helping his
niloloko ako ganon baka family with farm chores.
pwede pumasok dyan
ganon. Kung parang
natutuwa sila kase meron
pa daw ngayon na ganong
tao na natulong…
Eh hindi nila alam…

syempre ako tingin nila ata He believes that other DEVELOPMENT OF
saken pagala-gala tapos people simply perceived LOW SELF-ESTEEM
nagla-lakwatsa. Pero di him as someone who likes DUE TO NEGATIVE
nila alam nagsasaka rin to hang out with friends and PERCEPTION OF
ako. are unaware of his farming OTHER PEOPLE.
background.
Yung ano… yung pagtanim, The participant's main ABILITY TO HELP IN
pagbubuhat ng palay, tapos contributions include the FARM ACTIVITIES AS
yung pagdala ng ano… planting, hauling, and PART OF
yung mga gamit na carrying of farm tools like the CONTRIBUTION TO
ginagamit sa pagpapalay "suyod," a large wooden THE COMMUNITY
yung suyod, yung malaking instrument that a buffalo
suyod… yung malaking carries. He also has the
kahoy na dinadala ng "Kubota," which is the
kalabaw. Tapos ayon yung implement used to clear a
pagbibitbit ng kubota na field.
tinatawag, yung
pagdudungkal dun sa bukid
na pagtataniman ayon.
Yung ano… minsan sa His classmates had ESTABLISHING
ano… pag may questioned him about how to ENCOURAGEMENT
nagtatanong sa akin, plant and care for the crops, AND GOOD EXAMPLE
kunwari sa mga kaklase ko so he shared some of his WITH OTHERS
dito sa bago kong school… knowledge with them.
may tanong sila sa akin
minsan kung paano daw
magtanim, paano daw
alagaan ganon.
Nas-share ko yung The participant takes pride in DEVELOPMENT OF

knowledge ko sa ganon. himself for being able to HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Nakaka-proud. impart his farming
experience.
PARTICIPANT 9: PULO
COMMENTS
Ano… proud ako sa sarili ko The participant is pleased DEVELOPMENT OF
kase magsasaka ako.” with herself because she is a HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
farmer.
Tapos at… at the same DEVELOPMENT OF
time ay college student din She is also proud because, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
ako. Kaya ayun, proud ako. at the same time, she is also
a college student.
Proud din, kase diba nga The fact that the participant DEVELOPMENT OF
college student na is both a farmer and a HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
magsasaka pa. college student add to her
sense of pride.
Kaya ayun ginagawa ko rin She takes it as inspiration to DISCOVERING THE

‘yon motivation para work hard to make a living. CENTRAL
magpatuloy ang buhay. MOTIVATING AIMS
OF YOUR LIFE
Proud ako. Kase The participant is proud BEING A FARMER IS

nagsasaka ako eh. Saka being a farmer since being a A RESPECTABLE JOB
yung pagiging magsasaka farmer is a decent job.
marangal na trabaho ‘yon.
Syempre magaan sa It’s fulfilling for the DEVELOPMENT OF

pakiramdam ganun. participant whenever HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Nakaka fullfill yung feeling, someone interpret her way
nakaka proud. of life positively.
Minsan nahu-hurt ako The participant feels hurt DEVELOPMENT OF

ganun. Kapag mina maliit whenever someone is LOW SELF-ESTEEM
ako or kami naiiyak ako… belittling her or her family. DUE TO NEGATIVE
PERCEPTION OF
OTHER PEOPLE
… Hindi ko na lang She does not contain those BEING

kinikimkim. Kasi kapag hurtful feelings as it will not UNCONCERNED
kinimkim ko wala naman do anything good for her. WITH HOW OTHER
mangyayari. PEOPLE SEE THE
YOUNG URBAN
FARMER
Yung pagtulong ko na lang The participant considers HIGHLIGHTING THE

sa magulang ko sa her capacity to assist her ABILITY TO HELP
pagsasaka. Ayun sa tingin parents with their farming to THEIR FAMILY AS
ko ang pinaka greatest be her greatest contribution. THEIR GREATEST
contribution ko. CONTRIBUTION TO
COMMUNITY
Ano… parang mas The participant believes that INCREASE IN SELF-

pinatatag…pinapatatag her background in farming IMAGE AND SELF-
kasi neto ang sarili ko. has made her resilient. She PERCEPTION
Nagkaroon ng mahabang views herself as patient and
pasensya ng… ng diligent since she had
pagtitiyaga sa buhay kaya acquired patience and
ayun nade-describe ko endurance.
sarili ko na mahaba ang
pasensya at matiyaga.

COMMENTS
Ano syempre naman proud The participant takes pride in DEVELOPMENT OF
ako sa sarili ko, kase ano the fact that he is a farmer HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
magsasaka ako saka dahil and that this has helped him
dito nahubog ko ang sarili mold himself into the person
ko sa kung ano ako ngayon. he is today.
Natutunan ko na pag may He discovered that GAINING PRACTICAL

bagay na gusto ka, dapat sometimes waiting is the KNOWLEDGE
pagtyagaan mo bago mo only way to acquire what you THROUGH
makuha, kumbaga dapat want. It's as if you must saw INVOLVEMENT IN
itanim mo para may maging it in order to rip it. FARMING
bunga ganun.
Wala naman kase nga The participant believes that DEVELOPMENT OF

proud ako sa akin eh, proud because he is a farmer, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
ako sa sarili ko kaya dapat others should also be proud
proud din sila sa akin kasi of him.
magsasaka ako.
Nakakatulong ako sa His self-esteem grows with DEVELOPMENT OF

bayan, nakakatulong ako each compliment he HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
sa pamilya ko kaya ayon sa receives for becoming a
tuwing pinupuri nila ako na farmer and a student.
magsasaka ako at the
same time college student,
mas lalo nataas kumpyansa
ko sa sarili ko.
Di ko naman pinapansin The participant does not BEING A FARMER IS

yung iba saka yung mga mind other people as long as A RESPECTABLE JOB
nakakasalamuha ko his friends are proud of him
naman, mga kaibigan ko being a farmer.
proud naman sila sa aken
na magsasaka ako…
… Dapat naman kasi talaga The participant thinks of him BEING A FARMER IS
ikinararangal ang pag high and proud of himself A RESPECTABLE JOB
sasaka kaya ayon, mataas since his work is a decent job
din tingin ko sa sarili ko at and must be honor.
proud dahil don, kaya wala
naman ako masyado
ginagawa kapag ganoon…
He just ignored negative BEING
… di ko pinapansin if may opinions of others. UNCONCERNED
negative sila na sinasabi. WITH HOW OTHER
PEOPLE SEE THE
YOUNG URBAN
FARMER
Ang greatest contribution The participant considers HIGHLIGHTING THE
ko eh yung makatulong at helping his family to be his ABILITY TO HELP
nakatulong ako sa pamilya greatest accomplishment. THEIR FAMILY AS
ko. THEIR GREATEST
CONTRIBUTION TO
COMMUNITY
Napatatag ako noon eh He was improved INCREASE IN SELF-

bilang isang estudyante at academically and personally IMAGE AND SELF-
isang tao. by those encounters. PERCEPTION
Masaya ako kase kahit Even though he was DISCOVERING THE

nahihirapan aware ako na struggling, he was happy to CENTRAL
nagkakaroon ako ng know that he was making a MOTIVATING AIMS
contribution hindi lang sa contribution to society as OF YOUR LIFE
pamilya but also sa society. well as his family.
Kase diba through farm He believes that by working GAINING PRACTICAL
work nakakapagprovide on the farm, we can feed KNOWLEDGE
tayo ng food para sa lahat. everyone. THROUGH
INVOLVEMENT IN
FARMING
Ano uhmm… mahirap kase The participant believes INCREASE IN SELF-
ang pagsasaka eh. farming is challenging. It IMAGE AND SELF-
Kailangan mo ng calls for tenacity and PERCEPTION
determinasyon, lakas ng bravery. Because of this, his
loob, kaya dito nahubog ko ability to overcome
yung pagiging malakas ang obstacles was developed
loob sa lahat ng bagay there.
ganon.
Matutong maging matiyaga For him, everything involves GAINING PRACTICAL
at lahat ng bagay ay hard labor, just like farming, KNOWLEDGE
kailangan paghirapan and you must become THROUGH
katulad na lamang sa farm diligent. He discovered that it INVOLVEMENT IN
work. Bago mo makuha ang takes time to see the results FARMING
fruit of labor mo ay of your labor.
kinakailangan mong
maghintay.

COMMENTS
Nakikita ko yung sarili The participant thinks of INCREASE IN SELF-
bilang responsableng tao at herself as a dependable and IMAGE AND SELF-
matulungin sa pamilya. supportive member of her PERCEPTION
family.
Sa mga di kanais-nais na When she went outside to DEVELOPMENT OF

pagsasalita sa mga her house, she encountered LOW SELF-ESTEEM
magsasaka pag nalabas individuals who had negative DUE TO NEGATIVE
ako sa may amin minsan opinions of the farmers and PERCEPTION OF
talaga may mga taong occasionally made fun of OTHER PEOPLE
nangmamaliit ganon… her. She is depressed as a
kaya ang dating sa akin result.
ano… medyo negative
medyo nalulungkot ako.
Kailangang matapos agad She concentrates more on ABILITY TO MULTI-

ang aking mga gawain her objective because she TASK AND DEVELOP
para walang masayang na needs to complete her work SURVIVING
oras tapos dahil doon mas as soon as possible to avoid STRATEGY
nag fofocus ako sa goal ko wasting any time. Regarding
then nagiging positive na uli her thoughts, she regains
ako sa mga naiisip ko. optimism.
I feel nothing kasi wala Since what they are doing is BEING
namang masama sa right and honorable, the UNCONCERNED
ginagawa namin kasi participant didn't care what WITH HOW OTHER
marangal naman ‘to. Wala other people thought of PEOPLE SEE YOU
ng puwang sa aking isip them. She is concentrating
ang mga masasamang on topics that require more
salita na naririnig ko sa attention; therefore, she
kanila, kase nga nakafocus doesn't have room in her
ako sa mga importanteng mind for hurtful words.
bagay na mas need pag
tuonan ng pansin.
Sinasabi ko palagi na proud The participant always tells BEING A FARMER IS

ako sa trabaho namin kase to himself that he’s proud to A RESPECTABLE JOB
kahit ganito ang be a farmer since his work is
pamumuhay namin honorable and decent.
marangal naman itong
trabaho.
Mahalaga yung trabaho The participant thinks that ABILITY TO HELP IN
namin kasi napprovide their job is very important FARM ACTIVITIES AS
namin yung mga pagkain because they can provide PART
ng mga tao. food for the people. CONTRIBUTION TO
THE COMMUNITY
Pag napalago ko ang mga Growing the crops means a DISCOVERING THE
pananim ay malaking lot to her and her family and CENTRAL
tulong na ito sakin, sa because they plant staple MOTIVATING AIMS
family ko, tapos siguro kasi food, they also help the OF YOUR LIFE
nga staple food ang society.
tinatanim namin
nakakatulong na rin kami sa
community.
So ako as is na bilang Being a farmer, herself is ABILITY TO HELP IN

farmer ayun na pinaka what she feels she has FARM ACTIVITIES AS
greatest contribution ang contributed most to society. PART
maging isang farmer. CONTRIBUTION TO
THE COMMUNITY
Natutunan kong maging The participant discovered ABILITY TO MULTI-
matiyaga… na hindi the importance of TASK AND DEVELOP
palaging sapat ang ani, at perseverance, hard labor, SURVIVING
kailangan magtiis. and the fact that the harvest STRATEGY.
is not always sufficient.
Yung lesson na sa tingin ko The lesson that she thinks GAINING PRACTICAL
ay maibabaon ko habang she can carry for the rest of KNOWLEDGE
buhay eh pag nadapa ka her life is "when you fall, you THROUGH
dapat tumayo ka uli, dapat I must stand up again and you INVOLVEMENT IN
continue mo laban ng must continue fighting for FARMING
buhay. life.
Mahirap ang buhay eh, For her, life is hard. That’s GAINING PRACTICAL
ayan ang napagdaanan ko what she went through KNOWLEDGE
sa pagsasaka. Mahirap farming. The participant THROUGH
kaya if may nangyari na di believes that life is difficult, INVOLVEMENT IN
maganda, baguhin so if something awful occurs, FARMING
mo,ayusin mo then modify it, correct it, and then
continue life. carry-on living.
CQ4: What disparities exits between the described lived experiences of young
urban farmers?

COMMENTS
Siguro ang pagkakaiba ko The participant thinks that his BEING A SOLE
sa kanila ay ang trabaho ko, work as a farmer is what STUDENT FARMER
kasi wala namang ibang differentiates him from the AMONG OTHER
magsasaka sa mga kaklase other students because, in LEARNERS
ko, ako lang. Tapos ano sila his opinion, he is the only
di nag wowork, ako nag farmer at the same time a
wowork. student among them.
Sa school pwede ka lang For the participant, being at SENSE OF
mag chill chill… school is fun since he gets to COMFORT IS
spend along with his friends. PRESENT AT
SCHOOL
…sa pagsasaka hindi, Whereas on the farm, it is FARMING IS

nakasalalay don yung where they acquire their daily REGARDED AS THE
kikitain o pangkain ng needs. REALITY OF LIFE
pamilya nyo sa araw araw.
Walang pera pambigay si The participant says that due BEING
nanay at tatay kase to their infested crops, there RESOURCEFUL IN
napeste pananim… is lack of financial support DEALING WITH
tapos nilalakad ko na lang from parents. The participant FINANCIAL
papuntang school… just walks from home to DISTRESS
school.
…tapos nangungutang ako The participant borrows BEING

pampa-print ng handouts money from his classmates to RESOURCEFUL IN
namin sa mga kaklase ko. cover educational costs, DEALING WITH
particularly printed materials. FINANCIAL
DISTRESS
Super-duper proud ako sa The participant felt that as a DEVELOPED SENSE
sarili ko, lalo na ngayon college student who was OF PRIDE IN BEING
college student na ako about to graduate, he was A YOUNG URBAN
malapit na makapag tapos very proud of himself. FARMER
ng pag-aaral.
…tsaka hindi biro yung It has a positive impact on LIFE EXPERIENCES

hirap na pinagdaanan ko him in that he becomes more LEAD TO ATTITUDE
noon at ngayon. Para sakin appreciative of things OF GRATITUDE
mas okay na naranasan ko because of how difficult his
to habang bata pa ko, dahil past and present experiences
mas naaapreciate ko ang have been.
mga bagay bagay ngayon
mas marunong na kong
magpahalaga sa mga
bagay bagay.
COMMENTS
Siguro yung experience ko The participant thinks that his ROLE IS A UNIQUE
kung papaano ba daily routines on the farm and QUALITY OF BEING
nagwowork o kung paano his responsibilities as a A STUDENT
yung routine in real life kung farmer distinguish him from FARMER
paano magkaroon ng the other students.
trabaho talaga and yung
responsibility mo bilang
farmer kasi yun nga, meron
kang certain responsibility
that you have to consider.
Ano… tawag dito, yung In the farm, the participant PATIENCE SERVES
pagiging disciplined na… must display discipline. AS THE UTMOST
kailangan mo sa DISCIPLINE IN
pagfafarm… FARMING
kailangan mong maging Having to wait for the crops to PATIENCE SERVES
pasensyoso dun sa pagpa- grow and be harvested AS THE UTMOST
farm kasi it takes time bago requires patience. DISCIPLINE IN
sila tumubo o bago mo sila FARMING
maharvest.
Syempre sa school mas Compared to the farm, where SENSE OF

magiging komportable ka he must lie in the heat to COMFORT IS
kesa dun sa farm kasi sa work, he feels more at ease in PRESENT AT
farm nasa initan ka palagi school. Even though it's SCHOOL
unlike sa school may init sweltering in class, the

pero hindi siya… kumbaga participant does not have to
comfortable ka in a way. study outside in the heat
coming from the sunlight.
Uhmm… yung effects nya Crops must grow for a long PATIENCE SERVES
saken, yung good effects time before being harvested, AS THE UTMOST
nya ayun nga yung mga and this has the positive DISCIPLINE IN
ahh… pagiging disiplinado effect of encouraging the FARMING
at pagiging pasensyoso na participant to be disciplined
kailangang kailangan pag and patient.
nagpafarm ka kasi nga it
takes time bago sila
maharvest…
…yung negative effect niya Thus, the participant JUGGLING THE

sakin is hinahati yung time mentioned that he needs to DEMANDS OF BEING
ko, yung focus ko sa school divide his time between the A STUDENT
and sa work. farm and the school, which FARMER IS A
has a negative impact on his CHALLENGE
ability to focus.
Uhmm… ayun nga The participant is proud of TO BE A YOUNG
nakakapanibago siguro sa himself since he is aware of URBAN FARMER
iba since hindi naman siya what is going on in his DEVELOPS
usual work ng isang environment that is related to SITUATIONAL
estudyante ang pagiging farming, even if he perceives AWARENESS
farmer and nakakaproud that farming is not a typical
din kasi nga alam ko yung work for students.
takbo ng pangyayari sa
paligid.
Mas minahal ko sarili ko, The participant states that he TO BE A YOUNG

mas naging proud ako sa appreciates himself more as URBAN FARMER
kung ano ang meron ako. a result of being a young FOSTERS SELF-
urban farmer. LOVE
COMMENTS
Sa tingin ko po mas The participant thinks that he SENSE OF BEING

responsable po ako sa is more responsible than other MORE
kanila. Kasi po uhmm… students because he has the RESPONSIBLE
natutulungan ko po ang ability to help his family WHEN IT COMES
pamilya ko lalo na sa especially in farming. HELPING FAMILY'S
pagsasaka po. Ayun po. NATURE OF WORK
Sa school po masaya… The participant states that he SENSE OF

feels happy whenever he is at COMFORT IS
school. PRESENT AT
SCHOOL
…tapos po sa pagsasaka On the other hand, when BEING OPTIMISTIC

nahihirapan po ako kasi working at the farm, it teaches IN WORKING OUT
mabibigat po ang trabaho him how to be strategic, but he SOLUTIONS TO
dun. Sa farm tuturuan ka finds it difficult because the PROBLEMS
talaga non na ang pagiging work is heavy.
madiskarte ay isang
responsibilidad sa buhay
Uhmm… nahihirapan po The participant admits that it is JUGGLING THE
akong pagsabayin ang tough for him to balance his DEMANDS OF
schoolwork at farmwork. work at the farm with his BEING A STUDENT
responsibilities as a student. FARMER IS A
CHALLENGE
Minsan po di ko po alam kung Even though he frequently RESOLVING

ano ang uunahin ko sa struggles with prioritization, he PRIORITIZATION
kanilang dalawa pero likewise utilizes strategies for DIFFICULTY
tinatime management ko na time management. THROUGH TIME
lang po kahit mahirap MANAGEMENT
Uhmm… masaya tapos po The participant feels proud of DEVELOPED SENSE

proud ganon po. Pag nakikita himself and glad for himself OF PRIDE IN BEING
ko pong masaya or whenever he witnesses how A YOUNG URBAN
natutulungan ko po ang delighted his parents are that FARMER
magulang ko, masaya na rin he can help them.
po ako
STATEMENTS EXPLORATORY EMERGING

COMMENTS THEMES
Hmmm…Sa tingin ko po yun The participant asserts that HAVING ENOUGH
knowledge na meron ako sa she thinks her work in the KNOWLEDGE AND
pagsasaka. At tsaka kung ano farming industry and the SKILLS IN FARMING
yung pagiging working student knowledge she possesses set
ko… ayun po yung sa tingin ko her apart from other students.
ay uh…pagka…pagkaka-iba
ko sa kanila…ayun. Bilang
magsasaka, at as a working
student din. Yung may
kaalaman po ako sa
pagsasaka.
Uhm…Sa palayan kasi dapat Focus is required in farming, SELF-MOTIVATION
talagang magfocus ka sa says the participant, because TO THRIVE IN
trabaho. Kasi kapag wala kang there is nothing to gain and FACING BOTH
gagawin, wala kang mapapala. nothing to eat if she do not act FARM AND
Ayun…wala kaming makakain. as it is difficult and their family ACADEMIC
depends on it. CHALLENGES
Hindi tulad sa school na kapag Thus, in school, when she

sa quiz, nagkamali ka, pwede makes a mistake, she can just RECOVERING
pa bumawi sa susunod. make up for it. QUICKLY FROM
ACADEMIC
DIFFICULTY
Ayun po…Ah minsan walang- The participant may not be JUGGLING THE
wala talaga kami. Walang able to attend school DEMANDS OF
tanim, dahil sa peste or sa frequently because of the BEING A STUDENT
panahon. Walang ani, kaya pest and the weather. FARMER IS A
minsan hindi ako nakakapasok CHALLENGE
sa school…
…pero kinakaya naman na But she still makes an effort to BEING OPTIMISTIC
gawan ng find a solution even though IN WORKING OUT
paraan…na…nagagawan she has a limited budget. SOLUTIONS TO
naman ng paraan pero minsan PROBLEMS
sobrang gipit lang talaga.
Sa totoo lang po, mataas The participant has high DEVELOPED
talaga yung tingin ko sa sarili views for herself and is proud SENSE OF PRIDE IN
ko kasi isa akong magsasaka. not only of herself but of BEING A YOUNG
Magsasaka na college student people like her, a farmer and URBAN FARMER
pa kaya proud ako. Proud na a college student at the same

proud ako sa sarili ko po…lalo time.
na sa amin po
COMMENTS
Mas malakas po at mas The participant thinks that he BEING OPTIMISTIC
matatag ang loob…dahil nga differs from other students in IN WORKING OUT
po naghahalo nga po yung that he is strong-willed due to SOLUTIONS TO
school po tsaka yung farming his experience in farming while PROBLEMS
ko po. Kaya ayun po…ayun studying.
po tingin ko sa sarili ko. Ayun
din po yung tingin kong
pagkakaiba ko sa mga ibang
studyante.
Yung sa…sa farm po Physical strength, in the PHYSICAL
syempre po pisikal po. participant's view, is essential STRENGTH SERVES
Kailangan malakas yung for farming since it makes it AS THE
katawan para makapagsaka, easier to farm effectively and CORNERSTONE OF
at tsaka para makapag-ayos operate machinery. ALL FARM WORK
ng makina.
Tapos sa school naman

mentally po kasi sa school On the other hand, according MENTAL
kailangan po matatag yung to the participant, mental TOUGHNESS IS AN
loob niyo para makapag-aral strength is necessary in school IMPORTANT LIFE
ng mabuti. since it takes strength to study SKILL AT SCHOOL
efficiently.
Minsan po kapag walang ani According to the participant, BEING
po…gipit na gipit po sa…sa when there is no harvest RESOURCEFUL IN
baon po kasi gipit po sa pera sometimes, there is not DEALING WITH
po kasi hindi ko po maiwasan enough money, he cannot help FINANCIAL
na humingi sa mga kaklase DISTRESS
ko ng baon. Hihiram po muna but borrow money from a

ako ganun po. classmate.
Uhh…Prou…Sa totoo po The participant finds farming DEVELOPED SENSE

proud na proud po ako. Kasi to be one of the most OF PRIDE IN BEING
po kaya ko pong magsaka po challenging jobs, therefore he A YOUNG URBAN
na one of the most hardest is proud that he is able to FARMER
jobs po tapos kaya ko pa balance it with his academic
pong makapag-aral po at… pursuits.
…siguro po sana po THERE IS A HOPE

makapagtapos po ako para He expects that he will TO SUCCEED IN
po mabigyan ko ng complete his degree and LIFE
magandang buhay ang provide a good life for himself
family ko at sarili ko. and his family while being a
farmer and a student at the
same time
COMMENTS
Uhm…ang sa tingin kong The participant thinks that DECREASE IN
kaibiahan ko… is… is sila other students are able to CONCENTRATION
kasi focus lang sila sa pag- concentrate more on their OWING TO VARIOUS
aaral tsaka yung mga studies compared to him FARM
working student ko na because of his work in the RESPONSIBILITIES
kaklase kadalasan sa mga farm
fast food nag ta-trabaho.
So ako, ako lang magsasaka The participant says that he is BEING A SOLE
sa section naming. So ayun the only working student who STUDENT FARMER
sa tingin ko kaibahan ko. is a farmer, with the majority of AMONG OTHER
students working at fast food LEARNERS
establishments.
Masaya syempre. Dahil…
uhm… nakakapag-ambag He thinks his deeds has a SENSE OF BEING
ako para sa family ko. significant impact on his life MORE
because he can help with their RESPONSIBLE
family's daily needs. WHEN IT COMES
HELPING FAMILY'S
NATURE OF WORK
Hmm… sa farm kasi ano The participant states that ENCOUNTERING
mahirap talaga. Hindi ganun working in the farm is FARMING
kadali mga responsibilidad. extremely difficult because DIFFICULTIES LEAD
Ano kapag sa farm… kapag even the smallest mistake TO A LOSS OF
nagkamali ka doon, nganga results in lost income. INCOME
kasi wala talagang income.
Kapag sa school… kapag sa According to the participant, in RECOVERING

school naman maraming school, even if mistakes are QUICKLY FROM
paraan para mabawi mo pa. made, there are still numerous ACADEMIC
Ayun… ayun siguro ways to recover. DIFFICULTY
pagkakaiba, para sa akin.
Ano… ah… kapag wala The participant takes up the JUGGLING THE
talaga iba aasahan sa responsibility of working on DEMANDS OF BEING
pagsasaka. Kasi madalas the farm when no one else is A STUDENT FARMER
ako lang talaga. Minsan hindi expected to, which hinders IS A CHALLENGE
ako nakakapasok gawa ng him from going to school.
mga ganoong scenario so
ang tendency napapa-absent
ako.
SELF-MOTIVATION
Uhm… nababawasan or The participant's grades TO THRIVE IN
nababa minsan grades ko. decrease when he cannot FACING BOTH FARM
Pero bumabawi naman. attend class, but it does not AND ACADEMIC
stop him from doing better in CHALLENGES
academics.
Proud ako sa pagiging ako. Farming is not easy for the DEVELOPED SENSE
Uhm… proud ako na napag- participant, but he is proud of OF PRIDE IN BEING A
sasabay ko ang pagsasaka himself for surviving to be both YOUNG URBAN
at ang pagigiging college a farmer and a student at the FARMER
student. Kasi ano… ah… same time.
kasi hindi talaga biro,
napakahirap talaga pero
kinakaya ko at patuloy kong
kakayanin.

COMMENTS
Yung ano… parang ako lang The participant believes that BEING A SOLE
yung nagta-trabaho habang his ability to work while STUDENT FARMER
nag-aaral compared sa studying sets him apart from AMONG OTHER
kanila na nag-aaral lang. other students. LEARNERS
Nakakatulong ako sa aking

pamilya sa pamamagitan ng He supports his family by ENHANCED SELF-
cultivating in the farm, and that ESTEEM BY
pagtatanim. Yung fact na
straightforward support also PROVIDING A
nakakatulong ako sa family
gives him a self-boost. HELPING HAND
ko, ayun na rin ang way ng
pag boost ko sa sarili ko.
Natutunan ko yung ano… As to the participant, LEARNING THE
nakikinig sa mga he learned the value of VALUE
nakakatandang magsasaka patience and listening to elders COMMUNICATING
kung papaano ang mga when it comes in farming. EFFECTIVELY WITH
tamang way ng pagtatanim OTHERS
ganun.
In school, the participant
Tapos sa school… ang mentioned that in school, LEARNING THE
pakikinig sa guro kung paano to be able to complete his VALUE
matatapos ang mga homework, listening to the COMMUNICATING
takdang-aralin, tulad ng instructor is needed. EFFECTIVELY WITH
pakikinig ko sa guro ko. OTHERS
Yung… mga… pagdidilig ng The participant is affected as a JUGGLING THE

tamang oras at the same student when his obligations DEMANDS OF BEING
time kasabay siya sa on the farm and at school A STUDENT
schooling ko. coexist. FARMER IS A
CHALLENGE
Uhmm… sa totoo lang According to the participant, JUGGLING THE

mahirap kase pinag… balancing study and work on DEMANDS OF BEING
habang nag-aaral ka the farm is really hard. A STUDENT
pinagsasabay mo yung FARMER IS A
pagtatrabaho… CHALLENGE
… pero at the end worth it He believes that his efforts are NURTURES SELF-
naman. Hindi naaksaya ang meaningful because he makes EFFICACY
pagod at hirap mo. Masaya, sacrifices and works hard at it. THROUGH FARMING
dahil hilig ko din ang Through his passion in
pagtatanim o paghahalaman farming, he is able to provide
saka dahil dito nakakatulong for his family by working hard
sa family ko tapos madami for them and for their bright
future.
ako natutunan sa buhay
dahil dito. Kailangang
maging masipag at matiyaga
para sa magandang
kinabukasan
COMMENTS
Yung ano yung… minsan The participant thinks that HAVING ENOUGH
natatawa nga ko minsan kasi becoming a farmer from a KNOWLEDGE AND
hindi nila alam yung isang young age, what sets him SKILLS IN FARMING
bagay, kunwari yung sa apart from other students is his
pagbubukid… hindi naman basic knowledge about
sa pag aano, natatawa lang farming and experience in
ako kasi maliit na bagay lang accomplishing his duties in the
field, such as plowing with a
tas parang tuwang-tuwa sila
carabao.
kalabaw ganon, sa pag-
aararo tuwang-tuwa sila
tapos para sa akin normal
lang. Ayun lang, yung
pagkaalam ko sa bukid.
Sa school kasi mentally, sa The participant differentiates MENTAL
bukid physical. his experiences at school and TOUGHNESS IS AN
at the farm through what is IMPORTANT LIFE
more dominant. At school, SKILL AT SCHOOL
mental health is dependent
because academics are
difficult.
Yung sa ano naman Whereas in the farm, physical PHYSICAL

pagbubukid, yung sa health is dependent because STRENGTH SERVES
physical. Mas natutuwa pa working in the field is done. AS THE
ako pag sa physical kasi The participant says that he CORNERSTONE OF
nakakaya ko eh, mentally prefers tasks that require ALL FARM WORK
pass ako dyan. physical consideration over
mental because he is more
capable of it.
Yung sobrang pagod… tapos The extreme fatigue that he PHYSICAL
yung minsan yung pag pauwi experiences on the farm STRENGTH SERVES
na kami yung nadudulas ako. affects the participant. Due to AS THE
Lalo na kapag maulan being so tired, there are CORNERSTONE OF
mababalian ka. situations where he can no ALL FARM WORK
longer control himself, so it
results in unexpected
accidents such as slipping.
Masaya. Mahirap pero The participant feels that as a TO BE A YOUNG
masaya kasi may memories young urban farmer, he is URBAN FARMER IS
ka na ano… meron kang happy even though he is A CHALLENGING
kwento sa buhay mo na struggling. YET ENJOYABLE
talagang gusto rin ng mga JOB
tao, ng mga ibang tao kasi
yung mga nararanasan ko.
PARTICIPANT 9: PULO
COMMENTS
Siguro ang pagkakaiba ko sa For the participant, his role as FARMING LEADS TO
kanila is ako bilanga farmer allows him to make a DEVELOPING A
magsasaka, sa tingin ko ay greater contribution to the SENSE OF
malaki ang contribution ko sa community because what he COMMUNITY
bayan. Kasi ng yung mga… produces benefits people.
tinatanim namin ay sobrang
napapakinabangan ng tao.
Para sa akin, ang farming kasi The participant stated that FARMING SERVES
i… ibang mundo siya. farming is a different world… AS A DIFFERENT
REALM
Trabaho kasi ‘yon. The participant stated that it is FARMING IS

a duty to be completed. REGARDED AS THE
REALITY OF LIFE
Sa school naman stepping
stone sa pag buo ng On the other hand, the SCHOOL SERVES
pangarap. Ayun ang tingin ko participant says school is a AS THE BRIDGE TO
step towards his dream. ACHIEVE DREAMS
na pagkakaiba nila.
Yung ano pag hirap na hirap The respondent asserted that ENCOUNTERING
kami at walang-wala na kami. whenever there are no crops, FARMING
Pag walang itatanim, pag there is no income. As a DIFFICULTIES LEAD
walang binhi, pag walang kita, result, he suffers to make TO A LOSS OF
naaapektuhan ang pag-aaral ends meet and his academic INCOME
ko kasi hindi ko alam… or performance has been
hindi namin alam kung saan affected.
pwedeng kumuha ng pang
baon.
Sobrang proud na proud ako The respondent considers DEVELOPED SENSE
sa sarili ko. Mag sasaka ako himself to be proud of being OF PRIDE IN BEING
at isang college student kaya both a farmer and a student. A YOUNG URBAN
super proud. FARMER

COMMENTS THEMES
Sa room kase namen marami The participant says that BEING A SOLE
kaming working student pero although there are many STUDENT FARMER
ako lang yung magsasaka, so working students, almost all of AMONG OTHER
ang tingin kong pagkakaiba them work part-time, and he is LEARNERS
ay sila parang usual na yung the only farmer, which he
work nila part time ganon, believes makes him different.
pero ako hindi sya usual kasi
nga pagsasaka, ayon sa
tingin ko pagkakaiba ko sa
kanila.
Sa school kase sa totoo lang The participant states that SENSE OF

minsan nakakalimutan ko school is his haven from reality COMFORT IS
problema kase kasama ko and that spending time with his PRESENT AT
mga kaibigan ko. friends helps him forget his SCHOOL
problems.
Sa pagsasaka naman, ayun
na kasi yung realidad ko eh, The participant sees FARMING IS
farming as the reality of life, REGARDED AS THE
pamilya ko, ako, yung
because he and his family are REALITY OF LIFE
nakasalalay sa pagsasaka
dependent on farming.
kaya ayon sa tingin ko
pagkakaiba nila. sa school
pang takas sa realidad, ang
pagsasaka realidad ko.
Yung pag walang ani, walang There is no income if there is LACK OF
pera walang kita... wala rin no harvest. FINANCIAL
pang baon… SUPPORT IS THE
RESULT OF
INFESTED CROPS
dahil doon, natututunan ko na
dapat humanap pa ako ng The participant is therefore BEING OPTIMISTIC
seeking for a way to make IN WORKING OUT
way para magkaron ng pera
income so they can fund SOLUTIONS TO
at kumita ng pera para may
their school expenses. PROBLEMS
pang baon ako sa
school.para makapasok sa
school.
Proud. Super proud sa sarili. The participant is able to DEVELOPED
Kasi di biro maging progress in life while working SENSE OF PRIDE IN
magsasaka, di rin biro maging and studying because of the BEING A YOUNG
college student, kaya ayun… belief that it is no joke to be a URBAN FARMER
proud ako. farmer and a student at the
same time, so he is proud of
himself.

COMMENTS THEMES
Siguro ang meron ako na The participant believes that BEING OPTIMISTIC
wala sila, hindi ako basta what sets them apart from IN WORKING OUT
basta nasuko kahit other students is his SOLUTIONS TO

mahirapan. persistence in the face of PROBLEMS
difficulty.
Malaki ang nagagawa kong The participant is encouraged FARMING LEADS TO

kontribusyon sa pamumuhay by the fact that he has made a DEVELOPING A
namin. significant contribution to their SENSE OF
way of life. COMMUNITY
Sa school pansamantala According to the participant, SENSE OF
kong nakakalimutan ang he temporarily forgets his COMFORT IS
problema namin sa bahay. personal problems at home PRESENT AT
while at school. SCHOOL
Sa sakahan, dapat sa oras na In farming, decisions and FARMING

nandun ka dapat wise ang actions need to be wise. ENCOURAGES
mga desisyon mo o mga kilos WISE DECISION-
mo. MAKING
Kapag harvest season The participant sometimes JUGGLING THE

minsan hindi po ako cannot go to school during DEMANDS OF
nakakapasok kasi kailangan harvest season because he BEING A STUDENT
unahin ang ang pag-aani ng has to harvest the crops first. FARMER IS A
palay. CHALLENGE
Minsan na dodown ganun, He frequently experiences SELF-MOTIVATION
nawawalan ng kumpyansa. self-esteem issues, yet he TO THRIVE IN
Pero di ‘yon dahilan para keeps going and completes his FACING BOTH
sumuko, laban lang sa buhay studies nonetheless. FARM AND
hangga’t makatapos ng pag- ACADEMIC
aaral. CHALLENGES
Nakakapagod at the same He feels like a farmer; although SELF-MOTIVATION
time nakakaproud kasi ang he is tired, he can still able to TO THRIVE IN
hirap minsan nakakaya parin continue and work. FACING BOTH
magpatuloy. FARM AND
ACADEMIC
CHALLENGES
The participant stated that he
Ang pagkakaroon ng tiyansa has high self-confidence POSITIVE THINKING
o oportunidad upang maging because he thinks of himself LEADS IN
matagumpay sa buhay. as an opportunistic person. INCREASED SELF-
‘Yong ganyan ang naviview CONFIDENCE
ko sa sarili ko na ma
opportunidad akong tao,

mataas ang kompyansa ko sa
sarili.

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Pamantasan ng Cabuyao

Banaybanay, Cabuyao City, Laguna 4025, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

“YOUNG URBAN FARMERS: FARMWORK EXPERIENCES OF SELECTED

Arradaza, Mayence Ann V.

A Thesis Presented to the

College of Health and Allied Sciences

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Cabuyao City, Laguna

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Results and Discussion

these experiences contribute to forming their self-concept.

Table 1: Major Themes and Emerging Themes

MAJOR THEMES EMERGING THEMES

PROBLEMS OF A YOUNG URBAN Difficulty with time management

Financial crisis as part of the hindrances

Prioritizing school works

Having perseverance through all the

Managing farm crops

Carrying out farm obligations

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Farm activity serves as part of training

Farming knowledge allows to adapt farm

Driven to succeed in life

Engagement with crop buyers

Young urban farmers' early childhood

The young urban farmer undertook

Farming is the family’s source of basic

Increase in Self-image and Self-

Being unconcerned with how other people

Experiencing satisfaction in doing the

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Development of low self-esteem due to

Farming was viewed as roles with similar

Being a working student is a norm in the

Development of humility through assigned

Being accustomed to the assigned role

Discovering the central motivating aims of

Ability to multi-task and develop surviving

Forming a strategy to avoid negative

Priority is more focused on assigned role

Establishing encouragement and good

Highlighting the ability to help their family

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Ability to help in farm activities as part of

Role is a unique quality of being a student

Sense of being more responsible when it

Patience serves as the utmost discipline

Being optimistic in working out solutions to

Sense of comfort is present at school

Juggling the demands of being a student

Decrease in concentration owing to

Resolving prioritization difficulty through

Self-motivation to thrive in facing both

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Learning the value of communicating

Physical strength serves as the

To be a young urban farmer fosters self-

Enhanced self-esteem by providing a

Life experiences lead to attitude of

Farming encourages wise decision-

Nurtures self-efficacy through farming