Farmville Agriculture Source Team (FAST) - Quezon City, Philippines

Ilocos, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan and CALABARZON

Vegetables are natural sources of many nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, dietary fiber, folic acid and potassium. Lowland vegetables rich in potassium include squash, taro, sweet potatoes, Bamboo shoots and Okra.

Unlike highland vegetables, there are multiple sources of our vegetables including Ilocos, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan and CALABARZON.

Most lowland vegetables are green in color, making it a great source of vitamin C and vitamin B.

Vegetables are natural sources of many nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber, Potassium, Phosphorous, Magnesium and Calcium. Highland vegetables rich in Potassium include sweet potatoes, celery, tomatoes, and spinach.
Also known as the “Salad Bowl of the Philippines”, the province of Benguet produces about half of the country’s requirement of highland fresh produce. Other sources are from Cebu and Northern Mindanao.

La Trinidad, the capital city of Benguet, is where you can find the major production and operations office of FAST.

Cebu and Northern Mindanao, Benguet Province, Ilocos, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan and CALABARZON

Tropical fruits grow in the same areas where highland and lowland vegetables grow in the country. With the 7,107 islands, you will definitely find plenty fruits to suit your choice.
Fruits are low in calories and fat. They are also a source of simple sugars, fibers and vitamins, which are important for human health.

Whether Citrus or watery, most fruits also contain anti-oxidant properties that help prevent deceases and cancer. Fruits can also help boost our immune system