HEALTH IS A FARM

Growing Food, Wellness and Stronger Communities

A health-centered expansion of Joy is a Farm, now Happiness is a Farm.

WHY HEALTH IS A FARM

At Quezon City University, we believe health is a farm: it must be nurtured, protected, shared, and sustained.

We transform farms, gardens, hospitals, campuses, and community spaces into places that support whole-person and community health through food security, mental well-being, environmental care, meaningful learning, livelihoods, and stronger human connections

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FIVE DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH

Food & Physical Health

Promotes nutritious food, food literacy, active living, and safe, climate-smart growing practices.

Mental & Emotional Well-being

Uses gardens and nature-based activities to reduce stress and build resilience and inner well-being.

Economic Health & Resilience

Develops urban agriculture, livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and practical skills to strengthen incomes.

Social Health & Cohesion

Creates shared spaces for learning, collaboration, volunteering, and mutual support.

Environmental Health

Converts spaces into green areas, recovers organic waste, supports biodiversity, and climate resilience.

GROWING WELLNESS

When a Farm Becomes a Space for Mental Health

Implemented by the QCU Guidance and Counseling Unit in partnership with the Center for Urban Agriculture and Innovation.

From Research to Community Impact

Turning research and innovation into meaningful community solutions through collaboration, sustainability, and policy alignment.

QCU Campuses
Hospitals
Community Farms
Barangays & Communities
Kabahagi Center
BJMP Facilities

Innovative solutions and technologies that support sustainable agriculture and community wellness.

Smart Irrigation	Composting Solutions
Sensors & Monitoring	Dashboards & Data Analytics
Hydroponics Systems	Training Modules & Toolkits

Government Agencies	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Hospitals	RA 8435 (Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act)
Schools & Universities	RA 10068 (Organic Agriculture Act)
NGOs & Community Groups	University Extension Agenda
Private Sector Partners

Impact at a Glance (2023-2025)

146

Community Farms

7

Greenhouses

50+

Partners & Stakeholders

236+

Wellness Activities

30%

Increase in Vegetable Consumption

21%

Increase in Household Income

6,643 kg

Organic Waste Processed

30+

Research Innovations

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