FARM the

CHURCH

The Catholic Church owns an estimated 177 million acres of land across the globe. Farm the Church aims to leverage this land to educate our youth, employ farmers, feed the poor, and enrich and restore spiritual wellbeing.

OUR VISION

  • Restore the Church’s relationship to society by fostering a sense of authentic stewardship between human beings and the natural world

  • Promote Pope Francis’ view of integral ecology

  • Offer a deeper sacramental vision of Creation

  • Create a pipeline from Catholic universities to farms across the United States

OUR COMMITMENT

Farm the Church is committed to serving the mission of the Catholic Church by responding to the signs of the times. Our projects will integrate deep spirituality, robust theology, sound science, and innovative energy to meet the diverse spiritual and material needs of our neighbors.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Church, Community, and Business Leaders

University Partners

Scientists

Farmers

Artists

Students

FUTURE PROJECTS WILL INCLUDE:

  • Farmer-Apprentice Mentorship Program

  • University to Farm Pipeline

  • Parish CSA Network

  • Aquaculture Projects in partnership with University and Diocesan entities

  • Organic Agriculture Projects located at:

  • Underutilized/ Vacant Parishes

  • Retreat Centers

  • Catholic Colleges and Universities

  • Catholic Grammar and High Schools

  • Retreat program for Farm the Church participants

  • Spiritual direction program for Farm the Church participants