Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2012
Descriptions
Holding Their Own presents the diverse experiences of upland farmers in the Philippines who practice agroforestry as both a livelihood and a form of environmental stewardship. Through case studies, it examines how these communities navigate poverty, insecure land tenure, environmental degradation, and shifting development policies. The narratives highlight farmers’ resilience—sustaining production through diversified cropping, resource conservation, and collective organization—while confronting persistent challenges such as limited market access and vulnerability to climate risks. The book situates these local practices within the broader political economy of upland resource use, underscoring how government programs, non-government initiatives, and advocacy for farmer rights shape agroforestry outcomes. By documenting strategies that enable farmers to “hold their own” amid change, the work offers valuable insights for policymakers, development workers, and researchers committed to sustainable rural livelihoods and environmental management in fragile upland ecosystems.
Recommended Citation
Chiong-Javier, M., Duque-Piñon, C., Mercado, A. R., & Reyes, M. R. (2012). Holding Their Own: Small Holder Production, Marketing and Women Issues in Philippine Agroforestry. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/res_sdrc/2
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