Inclusive food systems
from Silang, Cavite

Dr. William D. Dar is part of Folk and Feast Board of Advisory. He is a globally recognized leader in food security and agricultural development, currently leading the ASEAN Food Security Alliance. A two-time Secretary of the Philippine Department of Agriculture, he served first under the Estrada Administration (1998–1999), during which Philippine agriculture posted a record 9.6% growth that has yet to be matched, and again under the Duterte Administration (2019–2022), where he led the OneDA Reform Agenda anchored on consolidation, modernization, industrialization, and professionalization.

A lifelong champion of small farmers, fisherfolk, and agripreneurs, Dr. Dar has been honored with the Lifetime Achievers Award at the Asia Leaders Award 2020 and the Lifetime Contributor Award by the Asia CEO Awards.

As an Advisor to Folk and Feast, Dr. Dar brings unparalleled expertise in food systems, sustainable agriculture, and farmer-centered development—guiding our mission with the same servant leadership that has defined his career.

Kaydee Velasco is the President of Folk and Feast Land Inc., a Philippine agribusiness building inclusive food systems through structured Public–Private–Producer Partnerships. Under her leadership, Folk and Feast leads the consolidation of approximately fifty hectares of smallholder farmland in Brgy Biluso and Brgy Adlas, Silang, Cavite, operates the agribusiness layer in joint venture with Tanivest, and convenes farmer communities through sister company KMV Development Corp.

Her work focuses on translating regional policy frameworks — particularly ASEAN's inclusive agribusiness and 4P initiatives — into operational pilots on the ground. She represents Folk and Feast in roundtables under the ASEAN Food Security Alliance and is actively engaged in cross-border replication of the Big Brother JV model.