Level of Practice on Traditional Farming Methods in Ensuring Food Sustainability Among Parents

This study determined the level of practice of traditional farming methods in ensuring food sustainability among parents in Little Baguio, San Fernando, Bukidnon. Specifically, it examined the extent of traditional farming practices and assessed the level of food sustainability in terms of availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability. It also investigated the significant relationship between traditional farming methods and food sustainability, as well as differences in the level of practice when grouped according to selected profile variables. A descriptive–correlational research design was employed in the study. The respondents consisted of 150 parents engaged in farming, primarily beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. Statistical tools such as mean and standard deviation were used to determine the levels of variables, Pearson Product–Moment Correlation was applied to test the relationship between variables, and t-test was utilized to determine significant differences. The findings revealed that the level of practice of traditional farming methods among parents was high. Similarly, the level of food sustainability was high in terms of availability, accessibility, and stability, and very high in terms of utilization. Moreover, results showed a significant relationship between traditional farming methods and food sustainability. However, no significant difference was found in the level of practice when respondents were grouped according to profile variables. The study concluded that traditional farming methods significantly contribute to achieving food sustainability among parents. It is recommended that these practices be sustained and further strengthened, while agricultural support programs should be enhanced to promote sustainable food production and improve household food security.