What happens when a photographer trades the ocean for the land? In this episode of the Good and Green Podcast, Chit Juan sits down with Al Linsangan III, environmental photographer turned regenerative farmer, sustainability advocate, and founder of Coron Natural Farms. Al shares how his journey from scuba diving and ecotourism led him to conservation agriculture, farm-based education, and community development. Listeners will learn how his sustainable mindset guides his efforts to promote biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience in Palawan and beyond.

GUEST BIO:

Al Linsangan III is a social entrepreneur, environmental photographer, and organic farmer dedicated to sustainability and community development. He is the founder of Coron Natural Farms in Palawan and a director at the Society for Sustainable Tourism. Recognized as an Outstanding Palaweño for his contributions to conservation agriculture and tourism, Al also shares his expertise as a consultant and educator in farm tourism, ecotourism, and sustainable development. His background includes work with the Department of Tourism and the DILG’s LGSP-LED program, and he has taught at Palawan State University. Al holds a degree in Environmental Economics from San Beda College and pursued further training in organic agriculture, permaculture, and farm tourism through UP Los Baños, TESDA, and ISST. Through his work, Al continues to promote regenerative practices that restore both people and the planet.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How Al founded Coron Natural Farms
• The 15:30 model that encourages households to grow 30 kinds of plants in 15 sqm.
• Shifting from conventional farming to regenerative farming and its impact on soil health and biodiversity.
• The connection between food security, native seed conservation, and resilient farming communities.
• The role of biodiversity in regenerative agriculture and why it matters for Palawan’s future.
• How farm-based learning is used to teach environmental values and sustainable living.
• How community-based tourism and agriculture can work together to create sustainable local economies.

QUOTES:

• I'm a person  who's  really  in  love  with  nature. — Al Linsangan
• One  of  the  things  that  we proved  is  that  we  can  make  use  of  small  areas [in farming]. — Al Linsangan
• The good thing when you're doing regenerative farming or you're working with nature — nature will later work for you. — Al Linsangan
• Our model is very simple, very practical, and not expensive. — Al Linsangan

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Connect with Coron Natural Farms:

• Coron Natural Farms on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoronNaturalFarms

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