HISTORY

In the year 2003 we acquired this land here in Kaysakat 1 Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City in Rizal. This land is entire plain and there are only few trees planted here under the supervision of DENR. Since then we decided to establish an organization named Makalikasang Samahan ng Kaysakat (MASAKAT) with a total land area of 42 hectare.

Rizalie G. Galang is one of the founders who establish the association to join the DENR’s National Greening Program project. They planted different native trees in the area such as Nara, Mahogany, Batino, Kariskis, Kupang and various fruit bearing trees. In 16th day of April 2013, we members who live here in the entire 2.46 hectare decided to have our own organization named under Marikina Watershed Kaysakat Association (MARIWSKA) Inc.

MARIWSKA Inc, is a non-profit organization with an official address in Sitio Kaysakat 1 Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City in Rizal Province, headed by its president, Mrs. Rizalie G. Galang.

Mrs. Galang is an active member of the City Agriculture and Fishery Council and Antipolo City Farmer’s Federation. She and her family dedicated their time and money in adopting latest agricultural technologies including use of tunnel type rain shelter for their crop production, greenhouse and aqua culture, hog raising through “babuyangwalangamoy” technology, rabbitry and others.

Galang’s family and the members of the MARIWSKA has actively participated in several trainings conducted by different agencies in agriculture and forestry. They also attended training on Farm Business Schools that enlightens them to turn their community garden into a school to provide students and other constituents that asking for their consultation and technical expertise.

In 2022 MARIWSKA, was granted their license to become a Learning Site for Agriculture with a brand name Mariwska Integrated Farm, they have partnered with different school to teach student about Organic Agriculture and Good Agricultural Practices.

This year M.I.F also applied for Farm School in TESDA and certification for Organic Agriculture. Mariwska Integrated Farm aimed to promote organic farming for a healthier mind, healthier body and healthier life. In the same year the farm also opened its own Restaurant, Café and Amakan House to accommodate their visitor and guest. Thus, this project was developed.

MISSION

We are committed to educating the community about the critical importance of organic agriculture practices and the reforestation initiatives that we can engage in. We are also committed to promoting the health of our vegetable and product consumers, improving the community's living conditions, and enhancing and protecting the environment by effectively utilizing local resources in agricultural livelihood activities.

VISION

Our objective is to advance sustainable and secure agricultural practices via organic methods in our community and the entire city of Antipolo City, Rizal. In the years ahead, we aspire to increase the membership of our association and establish ourselves as the premier organization in Antipolo City that promotes the significance and value of organic and sustainable farming.