Hope for the island Organic Farm has been doing great and on a steady income since January. We are so happy with the progress of the farm. The last quarter of 2018 was difficult because our water supply broke and the repair depleted our finances.
In March we had a closing program for our partnership with the Grade 11 & 12 High School students Organic Production course. It is a volunteer partnership we do with the local high schools nearby. This year 14 students graduated with the skills they need to apply for jobs or start their own Organic farm set up. This initiative set up by Department of Education is changing Siargao Island and saving the future food supply of our Island.
Pastor Leo, his wife and six kids currently live full-time at the farm. They pour their heart into their work but lately pastor feels a call to pioneer a church in a town near the farm. He still wants to work at Hope for the Island farm but he and his family will move near the church when we can find another full time family or couple t take over the work at the farm.
There are now twelve flights a day to our island. With the steady demand for fresh Organic veggies from tourists our need for farm workers is vital.
Recently the Agri-Youth organization of Siargao asked to tour Hope Organic Farm to see what we do and prepare a collaboration for the future . The interest in farming is definitely rising! We are so excited to be a part of this new direction on the Island.
Continue to pray for Hope Organic Farm as we seek new workers and for guidance as we move forward.
Finances do not allow for major repairs at this time and our greenhouse is in desperate need of a new roof. We will not be able to purchase a new plastic roof covering until September. God knows this and we ask you to join us in praying for abundant harvests.
