Happy farmer first! This week we’re celebrating a particular rehab center providing something called horticultural therapy, and there’s growing evidence that it can help on a whole lot of levels.

There’s something about good dirt between our fingers, fresh air, and caring for things as they grow that reflects the God we follow, and when we live into God’s reality, the Kingdom comes.

The book’s theme centers on life “under the sun”—life lived apart from God’s reality.

In chapter 7, Solomon reflects, “I have seen everything during my lifetime of futility. There’s a righteous man who dies in his righteousness, and a wicked man who lives long in wickedness.” Solomon seems to wonder why good people face bad circumstances, and vice versa.

The investments many of you make into the C Fund are being well spent in a company we believe will continue to grow in impact on multiple levels. This company is actually two: Hamara and Heartlands.

Some conferences cater more to people coming to get something, but the Forum's network of ministry partners, investors, farmers, and other stakeholders were clearly there to give.

Every Tuesday, our team gathers to either pray or discuss a book together.

For our ur AgGrandize staff gathered to read and discuss The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, facilitated by our board chaplain, David Goodyear.

The book is a challenge to slow down, simplify life, and create space in our lives for God's voice and for meaningful opportunities to love and connect with others.

What kind of businesses could we build if we blended the sustainability of real profits with the meaning of real Kingdom impact?

We’ve spent a lot of time asking these questions (as have many of you!), and hearing Christian ask those same questions and explore this third way of building businesses full of purpose has us excited!

In the heart of Honduras, the City of Refuge orphanage offers vulnerable children safety, shelter, and a place to grow and thrive.

The orphanage serves a vital mission—preventing human trafficking by providing a safe, nurturing environment for children from at-risk backgrounds, including those affected by gang violence or family instability due to substance abuse.

The event is an opportunity to go deeper in our partnership with Hamara Heartlands and connect with like-minded organizations building the Kingdom in Africa through agriculture efforts.  

The forum connects investors and projects to support the development of the food value chain in countries across Africa…

This farmer first, we’ll be doing a lot more showing than telling. Zazo’s farm is situated along the eastern coast of the Black Sea. This part of the Republic of Georgia is considered subtropical, and the land around Zaza’s is dense and lush forest.

Each month, we ask our Board Chaplain, David Goodyear, to share reflections from scripture to help challenge, guide, and encourage us in our faith. Here are a few thoughts he reshared based on our board devotionals over the last few months:

In AgGrandize Global board meetings, we've explored the profound insights of Ecclesiastes, particularly the theme of life “under the sun,” which signifies living apart from the divine reality of God.

“We don’t get many visitors, and we work hard—it’s great to share this with you all,” Lewis said with a smile.

He showed us the pulp machine and wash station they had recently acquired thanks to Long Miles and supporters like our C Fund investors.

The scout reports are in, and the first week in India proved to be an eventful one as our Executive Director and Board Chair joined longtime AgG supporter Gary Venable for travel throughout rural Northern India.  

Here are a few highlights from the trip…

What is the role of judgement in the Christian life? 

The judging parts of our brain are critical to our survival. We can’t live without judging things safe or dangerous, right or wrong, good or bad...yet too much judgement can make us sick.

Here’s the short list of what you made possible for farmers in 2024, and it’s a summary! Your impact in the past 12 months is staggering, and we wanted to pause now just to thank you. We are grateful to God for you and this community!

A few months ago, our team spent time together for in-person work days. The time was productive and rich; it’s such a gift to be in the same room! But our favorite time that week wasn’t around tables, it was out visiting farmers.

Meet Greg Christianson, a Kansas-based farmer, author, and longtime friend to AgGrandize Global. He raises goats and grows a variety of crops in a way that’s easy to respect, but it’s his reflections on the work, his contemplative, kindly way of communicating and listening that really stood out.

Started in 2007, the Ebenezer Trust is a church initiative that exists to disciple young people to live fruitful and wholehearted lives for Christ in their communities. Discipling within an agricultural business context, we equip our apprentices with relevant skills to be productive and profitable, with the potential to transform communities and inspire others.

From the towering peaks of the Tien Shan mountains to the bustling bazaars with colorful spices and silks, Central Asia is home to ancient civilizations who flourished thanks to Silk Road trade. One of our absolute favorite spots is…

We’re starting off 2025 with a quick look at The James Project in Kenya, where a team recently visited our partners in the region and were thrilled to meet this young farmer, Peter.

Our Board Chaplain recently returned from a trip to rural Kenya, where he spent time with our friends at The James Project. As many of you know, the project focuses on supporting widows and orphans in a region of Kenya known for famine and food insecurity.

You are helping build out businesses, keep people fed and employed, and strengthening the Church in remote parts of the world. Every contribution, prayer, or volunteer hour helps farmers support their families, churches, and entire communities, so thank you!!

Frank was the first to raise his hand and try something new.

When you’re working in ag development, sometimes it’s tough to convince people to do things differently. When their parents and grandparents and generations of kin all farmed a certain way, choosing to shake things up can be scary.

But Frank has shown a willingness to try..