Agroforestry has been recognised as a sustainable farming system that offers multiple environmental and socioeconomic benefits. However, adoption remains a challenge primarily due to a lack of awareness, limited knowledge, and firsthand experience among local farmers. This initiative aimed to address this gap by establishing agroforestry models through a participatory approach in Barangay San Cristobal, San Pablo and Barangay Tala, Rizal, Laguna. The Agroforestry Land Capability Assessment and Mapping Scheme (ALCAMS) was used as a tool to assess the land’s capability to support agroforestry. By evaluating the slope, existing vegetation and soil fertility, each model farm developed per site was classified as marginally capable for agroforestry, which indicates the need for interventions to enhance productivity and sustainability. Based on biophysical assessment and stakeholders’ consultation, fruit-tree-based agroforestry and alley cropping systems were the types of agroforestry systems established in Barangay San Cristobal and Barangay Tala, respectively. Both model farms exhibited promising early growth of fruit-bearing trees as reflected in their height and diameter measurements over a 7-month period. Economically, model farms showed positive net income returns of $117.80 for the fruit tree-based system and $33.42 for the alley cropping system, despite being in their initial establishment phase. These results demonstrate that active stakeholders’ participation, particularly local farmers, is key to the successful establishment of agroforestry models. Furthermore, the model farms function as a learning site that enhances local farmers’ knowledge and skills, fostering the adoption and scalability of agroforestry practices. To achieve widespread adoption and long-term success, it is recommended that agroforestry be integrated into the local development plans.