Discover the Wonders of Gintong Butil Agri Farm, a Sustainable Farming Destination in Puerto Princesa!
Located at Km. 27, South National Highway in Bgy. Sta. Lucia, Puerto Princesa City, the Gintong Butil Agri Farm is a 40-hectare farm that showcases the best of sustainable agriculture. Managed and operated by the City Agriculture’s Office, the farm is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and there is no entrance fee.
Take a stroll on the hanging bridge and immerse yourself in the lush greenery. From the Bamboo Demo Garden to the Citrus-Based Farming System, Fishpond Aquaponics, Cacao Selou Grave, Seed Garden, Calamansi Selou Grave, and Urban (Containerized) Garden Demo, the farm offers a unique and educational experience for all ages.
Gintong Butil is not just a farm tourism destination, it is a testament to the importance of sustainable farming. The farm produces its own farm inputs and grows high-value crops like mango, cashew, coconut, citrus, calamansi, and cacao. It also showcases its commitment to sustainability by cultivating 42 species of bamboo and utilizing its farm animals to consume certain types of plants specifically grown in the Farm Animals and Forage Crop areas.
The farm is not just about farming, it is also about art and wellness. Ornamental plants are artistically curated, making it an Instagram-worthy destination. Take a walk on the Reflexology Walkway, relax in the Hugot Park, and find hope in the Garden of Hope.
Gintong Butil also aims to inspire a new generation of farmers by teaching visitors how to create a farm in their own space through its Containerized Garden. And after exploring the farm, head to the Kadiwa Market to buy fresh produce and seafood.
End your visit with a sumptuous feast featuring freshly picked produce, including tilapia with blue rice, maruya (banana fritter) as a dessert, and calamansi juice. The City Agriculture Office hopes to inspire a new generation of farmers through the Gintong Butil Agri Farm and to help put quality food on the table of every Filipino through the noble profession of farming.
So why wait? Plan your visit to Gintong Butil Agri Farm today and discover the wonders of sustainable agriculture!