Agroforestry in beautiful Bukidnon

A Christ-Centered Model of Sustainable Agroforestry in Mindanao

Nestled in the fertile highlands of Mindanao, Jessie’s Sunshine Farm stands as a beacon of faith, stewardship, and sustainable growth. This pioneering project blends agroforestry, intercropping, and eco-tourism—showcasing how a productive farm can thrive while honoring the Lord Jesus Christ, the true source of every blessing and harvest.

🌿 Vision: Stewardship for God’s Creation

At Jessie’s Sunshine Farm, we believe farming is more than livelihood—it is a form of worship and stewardship. Our mission is to cultivate the land with excellence, integrity, and gratitude, ensuring that every tree, plant, and product reflects God’s abundance and goodness.

Through carefully designed intercropping and multi-canopy agroforestry, the farm sustains soil health, nurtures biodiversity, and provides for both the local community and future generations.

🌴 Coconut Farming as Our Foundation

Coconuts are the heart and strength of Jessie’s Sunshine Farm. Considering to serve as a Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) accredited mother farm, we focus on cultivating Catigan Dwarf, Tacunan Dwarf, and several hybrid coconut varieties ideally suited to Mindanao’s rich volcanic soil and favorable climate.

With around 800 coconut trees planted—and more on the way—the farm is being developed into a center of excellence for coconut production and propagation.

Current and Planned Products:

  • Seedlings for distribution to local farms and cooperatives
  • Copra, husk, and shell products
  • Fresh young coconut (buko) juice
  • Value-added coconut oil, charcoal, and organic fertilizer

To support these goals, we are constructing a comprehensive production complex with a small warehouse, drying area, processing area, packaging center, and a future training hub for farmers.

🌳 Multi-Canopy Intercropping: A Living Testament of Growth

Our multi-canopy agroforestry system demonstrates how diversity and harmony can flourish together—just as in God’s creation. Each layer of the farm plays a special role in nurturing the land and maximizing yield.

First Canopy: The Towering Protectors

Our coconut trees rise as the first canopy—providing essential shade, moisture retention, and protection from strong winds.

Second Canopy: The Fruitful Layer

Beneath the coconuts grows a vibrant mid-level of large fruit trees, forming a rich, productive canopy filled with color and life:

  • Lanzones – sweet, seasonal fruit loved across Mindanao
  • Mango (Cebu and Indian varieties) – a symbol of tropical abundance
  • Rambutan – beautiful, juicy, and full of flavor
  • American Lime – aromatic, versatile, and ideal for both local and export use
  • and many more

These fruit trees not only diversify harvest income but also create natural shade for the crops below and enhance soil fertility through fallen leaves and organic matter.

Third Canopy: The Understory Crops

Closer to the ground, smaller fruit-bearing plants and fast-growing crops fill the remaining space, ensuring continuous productivity and sustainability:

  • Bananas (Latundan, Lakatan, Tinduk, Saba) – steady income generators and excellent soil covers
  • Calamansi – a staple citrus for the local market
  • Coffee (Robusta) – maintained as an understory crop, complementing the fruit trees

Together, these layers form a living ecosystem—a testament to how good stewardship and wise design can bring forth abundance year after year.

🏡 Tourism, Faith, and Rural Experience

Jessie’s Sunshine Farm is more than a place of cultivation—it is a place of rest, reflection, and fellowship.

Visitors are welcomed into a peaceful, Christ-centered environment featuring:

  • Private cottages on the scenic cliffside for quiet retreats and overnight stays
  • Function areas for family gatherings, church events, school meetings, and small conferences
  • A cozy café serving fresh coconut juice, tropical fruit drinks, and local snacks
  • A 50 feet long counter top in a rentable Kitchen for events.
  • A heavenly flower garden overlooking the magnificent Kalatungan Mountain Range
  • Photo spots and relaxation areas with panoramic views and Starlink-powered WiFi access
  • A swimming pool for beloved club Member only.

Future plans include resort-style lodging with private showers, air-conditioned comfort, and nature-inspired design—ideal for families, travelers, and groups seeking renewal in a serene setting.

👩‍🌾 Faith in Action: Work-Vacation Program

The >>Plan your Work Vacation on our Coconut Plantation<< program offers guests the opportunity to join in the farm’s rhythm of work and worship. Participants can help plant or harvest, learn about sustainable agroforestry, and enjoy weekend excursions or poolside rest. It’s a meaningful way to reconnect with the land and reflect on the Creator’s wisdom in nature.

✝️ To the Glory of God

Jessie’s Sunshine Farm stands as a living testimony that faith and farming can flourish together. Every tree we plant, every fruit we harvest, and every visitor we welcome is a reflection of our desire to honor the Lord Jesus Christ through faithful stewardship, sustainable practice, and community service.

Here, amidst the green hills and golden sunsets of Mindanao, we are reminded daily:

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” – Psalm 24:1

Jessie’s Sunshine Farm — growing life, faith, and abundance under God’s sunshine.