Marvin Vea, owner of Vea Eco Farm, demonstrates the use of a composting machine by crushing coconut husks that transform into cocopeat, a plant-friendly growing medium for lettuce and other high-value crops. Through the assistance of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management, young farmers like Vea get a chance to boost their productivity. The Vea Eco Farm in Bagbago, Solsona, Ilocos Norte is also a learning site for practical agriculture. I Leilanie Adriano | Philippine