Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Guimaras Wonder’s Farm is an 8-hectare integrated agri-eco-tourism and organic farming site located in Jordan, Guimaras, Philippines. Established in 2001 by Ms. Rosario Griesser, the farm exemplifies sustainable agriculture, diversified crop cultivation, and community-based agro-education.

Farm Overview

Guimaras Wonder’s Farm spans 8 hectares, divided into:

• 7 hectares of fruit-bearing and vegetable crops
• 1 hectare of preserved forest area, enhancing biodiversity

As a model farm in the province, it combines food production with tourism, environmental education, and rural livelihood development. It has become a top agri-tourism destination in Western Visayas, attracting local and foreign guests for its experiential farm tours and hands-on learning.

Core Agricultural Products

The farm practices diversified and organic cultivation, producing:

• Fruit Crops:

  • Mango (Carabao variety – sweet Guimaras mangoes)
  • Pineapple
  • Calamansi (Philippine lime)

• Vegetables:

  • Leafy greens and native vegetables, organically cultivated

• Value-Added Goods:

  • Homemade organic jams (mango, orange, pineapple)

• Fish Culture:

  • Tilapia from integrated aquaculture ponds

These products are grown using composting, vermiculture, and eco-friendly inputs, enhancing soil fertility and supporting year-round farming.

Special Features and Farming System

• Compost Management: Utilizes mango waste, animal manure, and vegetation for vermicomposting
• Integrated Livestock: Maintains free-range chickens, pigs, and cattle in harmony with crop cycles
• Agri-Education: Hosts student field trips, training for new farmers, and organic agriculture seminars
• Eco-Tourism:
  • Fruit-picking experiences
  • Farm-to-table dining
  • Walk-through nature trails and forest patches

Certifications and Compliance

• GAP-Certified Mango Farm
  • Certified by the Department of Agriculture – Western Visayas in April 2025
  • Ensures safe and traceable practices for export-grade mangoes

Economic Impact and Recognition

• In 2023, the farm supplied over 2 metric tons of mangoes showcased at the DTI National Food Fair
• Recognized for sustainable mango cultivation and value-added agri-products
• Serves as a training ground for young agripreneurs and smallholder farmers

Facilities and Visitor Services

• Pasalubong Center: Selling jams, fruits, and handmade souvenirs
• Demo Plots: Showcasing best practices in organic crop rotation
• Visitor Huts and Open Spaces: For resting, workshops, and interactive learning

Target Market

• Local Tourists and Educational Groups
• Mango Buyers and Organic Product Retailers
• Agricultural Trainees and Farm Tour Agencies
• Supporters of Farm Tourism and Agri-Sustainability

Farm Leadership

• Ms. Rosario Griesser, Founder and Farm Manager
  • A long-time organic advocate and educator
  • Recipient of local awards for sustainable farming and rural enterprise

Multimedia Presence

• Featured in DTI and Department of Agriculture agri-tourism showcases
• Educational video: Discovering Guimaras Wonder’s Farm

Future Goals

• Expand fruit processing and cold storage for longer shelf life
• Introduce solar irrigation and farm automation
• Develop training partnerships with TESDA and DA for agri-enterprise scaling

Guimaras Wonder’s Farm stands as a living testament to the potential of integrated, sustainable farming. Through organic cultivation, agro-tourism, and community engagement, it continues to nourish the land, educate future farmers, and promote the iconic Guimaras mango to wider markets.