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Established in 2011, the PALARCA FARM is a family-owned farm with its organic farming operations loc It promotes sustainable use of natural resources; (2.)

, as the training arm of the Department of Agriculture (DA) is one of its partners in terms of extending and disseminating agricultural innovations and technology demonstrations to the farmers and extension workers. Aside from the health and practical reasons, PALARCA FARM advocates Organic Agriculture (OA) because of the following reasons: (1.) It is economical and (3.) cost-efficient; (4.) It helps reduce hunger incidence in the countryside and (5.) It protects the environment and all the farm produce are safe since it is 100% organic and is pesticide-free. Through family farming, the members of the PALARCA FARM family promote farming to its neighboring community as a key solution to food security.

16/07/2024

Attention foodies and snack lovers!!! 🍠

Introducing our savory Ube Thins - the perfect guilt-free indulgence! 😋 Made from real purple yam grown in our farm, these crunchy, flavorful chips are a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds!

Packed with natural sweetness and a hint of savory goodness, our Ube Thins are a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips. Enjoy them as a snack, pair them with your favorite dip, or even use them as a topping for your favorite dishes. 😊

Each 175 grams is priced at P170. Palit na!!!

11/06/2024

Did you know that the vibrant purple color of the beloved Purple Yam (𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢) isn't just for show? It's packed with anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants with numerous health benefits! Here's what you need to know:

What are Anthocyanins?
Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give purple yam its stunning color. These compounds are part of the flavonoid group and have strong antioxidant properties.
Health Benefits of Anthocyanins in Purple Yam:
1. Antioxidant Power 💪
○ Fights free radicals
○ Reduces oxidative stress
○ Helps prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer
2. Anti-Inflammatory Effects 🛡️
○ Lowers inflammation
○ Supports joint and overall body health
3. Cancer Prevention Potential 🌿
○ Interferes with cancer cell growth pathways
○ More research needed, but promising!
4. Cardiovascular Health ❤️
○ Regulates blood pressure
○ Supports heart health
5. Brain Boost 🧠
○ Protects against neurodegenerative diseases
○ May improve cognitive function

Processing and Retention:
• Heat Sensitivity: Anthocyanins can degrade with heat. Fresh purple yam has the highest levels (38.12 mg/100g), but it drops to 2.99 mg/100g in processed sponge cake.
• Antioxidant Activity: Similarly, antioxidant activity decreases from 79.08% in fresh yams to 22.64% in processed products.

Tips for Maximizing Benefits:
• Minimal Processing: Opt for recipes that require less heat.
• Include Fresh: Incorporate fresh or lightly cooked purple yam in your diet.

Fun Fact:
The unique flavor and stunning color of purple yam make it perfect for a variety of dishes, from traditional Filipino desserts like "ube halaya" to modern pastries and ice creams!
Embrace the power of purple and make this nutrient-rich root a part of your healthy diet. Your body (and taste buds) will thank you! 🌈💜

References:
• Wang and Stoner, 2008
• Núñez-Sánchez et al., 2015
• Cooke et al., 2005
• Bishayee et al., 2016
R. Larief, A. Dirpan, and Theresia, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia

10/06/2024

Exciting News from Palarca Tourism Farm!

We're thrilled to announce that we are ramping up our ube production to meet the growing demand for Ate C's Foodstuff's delectable Ube Pastel. With a goal of producing at least 50 kg of ube root crop every day, we have already planted around 800 individual ube setts across our fertile farm.

But that's not all! Stay tuned for more updates as we expand our range of ube-based products and bring you even more delicious treats from Palarca Tourism Farm. The best is yet to come!

Visit Ate C's Foodstuff at the link provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/atecsfoodstuff

06/06/2024

PTF version" soft bun with filling" PASTEL. Now available at the farm.

26/06/2023

For our banana sab-a, just a little fry here and a dash of table sugar there, and that's it. Snack time na! 😊

📷: Marlaw Palarca

26/06/2023

Mornings at PTF: One of our source of veggies are these crawlers and climbers! 🌱🌿

26/06/2023

Try our grass-fed and organic lechon! 🐷

25/06/2023

Sunday bounty here at Palarca Tourism FARM! 🏡❤️

25/06/2023

Bountiful harvest today, thank you Lord. 🙏❤️

11/05/2023

LOOK: PTF will soon be re-opened to the public. See you soon! 😎

Address

Tagcatong, Carmen, Agusan Del Norte
Butuan City
8603

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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Did you know that the vibrant purple color of the beloved Purple Yam (𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢) isn't just for show? It's packed with anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants with numerous health benefits! Here's what you need to know: What are Anthocyanins? Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give purple yam its stunning color. These compounds are part of the flavonoid group and have strong antioxidant properties. Health Benefits of Anthocyanins in Purple Yam: 1. Antioxidant Power 💪 ○ Fights free radicals ○ Reduces oxidative stress ○ Helps prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer 2. Anti-Inflammatory Effects 🛡️ ○ Lowers inflammation ○ Supports joint and overall body health 3. Cancer Prevention Potential 🌿 ○ Interferes with cancer cell growth pathways ○ More research needed, but promising! 4. Cardiovascular Health ❤️ ○ Regulates blood pressure ○ Supports heart health 5. Brain Boost 🧠 ○ Protects against neurodegenerative diseases ○ May improve cognitive function Processing and Retention: • Heat Sensitivity: Anthocyanins can degrade with heat. Fresh purple yam has the highest levels (38.12 mg/100g), but it drops to 2.99 mg/100g in processed sponge cake. • Antioxidant Activity: Similarly, antioxidant activity decreases from 79.08% in fresh yams to 22.64% in processed products. Tips for Maximizing Benefits: • Minimal Processing: Opt for recipes that require less heat. • Include Fresh: Incorporate fresh or lightly cooked purple yam in your diet. Fun Fact: The unique flavor and stunning color of purple yam make it perfect for a variety of dishes, from traditional Filipino desserts like "ube halaya" to modern pastries and ice creams! Embrace the power of purple and make this nutrient-rich root a part of your healthy diet. Your body (and taste buds) will thank you! 🌈💜 #PurpleYam #Anthocyanins #Superfood #HealthyEating #NutrientRich #FilipinoCu

Got lots of lemons? Make some lemonade! Or blend in a dash of calamansi juice and cucumber for that refreshing and thirst-quencher drink! 🍋🥒😎 #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic

We have new value-added products developed! The perfect snack for people on the go and the health conscious. 😍 #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic

Mornings at PTF: One of our source of veggies are these crawlers and climbers! 🌱🌿 #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic

Try our grass-fed and organic lechon! 🐷 #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic

Sunday bounty here at Palarca Tourism FARM! 🏡❤️ #TanamansaTagcatong #palarcatourismfarm #manicfororganic

LOOK: PTF will soon be re-opened to the public. See you soon! 😎 #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic

On a regular day at PTF, we feed our pigs with freshly-cut ramie grass and other foliage directly sourced from our farm. Their feed ingredient consists of finely chopped and cooked cassava, papaya, gabi, corn, ricebran and malunggay (or whatever crop is available and in season). We also add their feeds a dose of fish amino acid. A healthy pig is valuable for its meat when prepared as a lechon, ham, bacon, or pork for other dishes! #atilearningsite #manicfororganic #palarcatourismfarm #TanamansaTagcatong

ATM: Harvesting and pruning of calamansi, lime and lemon. 😎 #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic #palarcatourismfarm #atilearningsite

Straight from Damilag, Bukidnon is this improvised Coconut Dehusker! No more stubbing, gashing or freaky cutting of thumb or fingers this time. 👍 #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic #palarcatourismfarm

This is our version of Christmas candy cane! It is naturally sweet without the processed stuff. Sugarcanes (Saccharum officinarum) are widely grown in warm regions as a source of sugar. #TanamansaTagcatong #manicfororganic #palarcatourismfarm

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Established in 2011, the PALARCA FARM is a family-owned farm with its organic farming operations located in Tagcatong, Carmen Agusan del Norte. The demo farm was originally planned as a leisure farm on an experimental basis. PALARCA TOURISM FARM now serves as a demo farm at the same time Learning Site (LS) of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC XIII) in Caraga Region. ATI, as the training arm of the Department of Agriculture (DA) is one of its partners in terms of extending and disseminating agricultural innovations and technology demonstrations to the farmers and extension workers. Aside from the health and practical reasons, PALARCA TOURISM FARM advocates Organic Agriculture (OA) because of the following reasons:

(1.) It promotes sustainable use of natural resources.

(2.) It is economical.

(3.) It is cost-efficient.