Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Organization (ARBO).
Why Every ARB Should Join an ARBO?
As an Agrarian Reform Beneficiary, you already hold one of the greatest assets a farmer can have: land ownership. But owning land is only the beginning. To make it truly productive and sustainable, you need strength in numbers—and this is where an Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Organization (ARBO) comes in.
1. Stronger Together
On your own, it is difficult to compete with large traders, access affordable farm inputs, or negotiate for fair prices. But as an ARBO member, you join forces with other farmers. Together, you have collective bargaining power—whether for selling your produce or buying seeds, fertilizer, and equipment at lower costs.
2. Access to Support Services
The government, through the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and partner agencies, often delivers support—such as farm machinery, post-harvest facilities, training, and credit assistance—through ARBOs. Many programs and grants are not given to individuals but are channeled through organized groups. Without membership, you risk being left out of these opportunities.
3. Easier Access to Capital and Markets
Banks and financing institutions prefer lending to organized farmers. ARBO membership increases your eligibility for loans and insurance. At the same time, buyers—including supermarkets, processors, and exporters—often deal directly with ARBOs because they can provide consistent quality and volume that individual farmers cannot.
4. Learning and Growth
Through your ARBO, you gain access to training, mentoring, and farm business schools that upgrade your skills not only as a farmer but as an entrepreneur. You learn modern practices, financial literacy, and leadership—all crucial for your family’s future.
5. Resilience and Security
When challenges like typhoons, pests, or low prices strike, ARBOs provide a safety net. Members help one another, and collective resources can be mobilized for recovery. Alone, risks are heavier; together, they are lighter.
Key supporting bases include:
RA 6657 & RA 9700 – mandate ARB organizations to manage lands and improve livelihoods.DAR Administrative Orders – set membership rules, requiring a majority of members to be ARBs.
CDA Registration – gives ARBOs legal personality under the Cooperative Code.
Joint DAR–CDA Issuances – clarify requirements and procedures for establishing ARBOs.
ARBO By-laws – ensure compliance with legal and internal governance rules.
The Bottom Line
An ARBO is not just another organization—it is your gateway to empowerment, productivity, and prosperity.
By joining and participating, you:
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Make your land more productive
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Secure better incomes
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Access government and private support
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Strengthen your bargaining power
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Build a better future for your family and community
👉 Don’t remain on the sidelines. Be part of your ARBO —because land ownership is only the beginning; collective action is the key to lasting success.
