Once a mined-out area, Umahan sa Minahan in Sitio Taga 2 now stands as a model of successful post-mining land rehabilitation.
Covering 1.2 hectares, the site was transformed by Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in 2012 into productive farmland to showcase sustainable land use after mining.
What began as a small vegetable and fruit tree plot has since grown into a diversified farming system producing 36 varieties of vegetables, eight types of fruit trees, five banana varieties, root crops, and livestock such as free-range chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and sheep.
Through the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the technical expertise of trained personnel, Umahan sa Minahan continues to thrive and evolve.
The site is also gradually transitioning to organic farming, reducing chemical inputs while promoting soil health and biodiversity. This transformation demonstrates how responsible mining operations can restore ecological balance and support community-based agriculture.
Recognizing its potential as a model for sustainable agriculture, the Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) officially accredited Umahan sa Minahan as a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) on September 21, 2022.
Notably, it is the first accredited LSA established in a mined-out area and the first in the Municipality of Claver — a milestone that reflects TMC’s continuing commitment to environmental rehabilitation, food security, and sustainable development, from ridge to reef.
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