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Zoom Fellowship/Prayer: Sept. 5th – Bruce Cobb Discussing How the New Culture of FFA is Off Track in Promoting a Type of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Emphasis Leading to Exclusion of FCFI from FFA Conventions
Join the Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting Date: Sept. 5th | SaturdayTime: 9:00 AM Eastern Time | 8:00 AM Central TimeFeatured Speaker: Bruce CobbZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 We are pleased to welcome Bruce Cobb as our next speaker for the Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting discussing how the new culture of FFA is off track and […]
Dominant Factors: What Actually Builds Soil Organic Matter – by Andrew Mcguire published by Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources on June 10, 2026
Organic vs. Conventional. Decades of plot-level research pointed one way. Data from thousands of real farms pointed another. The practices in these plots matter more than the labels on them. Photo licensed from Adobe. Soil health is driven by soil organic matter, which is driven by plant biomass inputs, which are driven by photosynthesis. The […]
A Meaningful Encounter at the Kent County Youth Fair Near Grand Rapids, Michigan
FCFI Fair Booth Table Sometimes, what seems like a simple conversation can turn into an encouraging story of how God is using people and simple tools to share His message. Rick Cram had an opportunity to talk with two girls and their mother about the Wordless Walking Sticks at the Kent County Youth Fair. Rick […]
The Hat Trick of Giving Stock: 3 Ways You Score by Giving Stock
“He shoots; he scores!” the announcer yells. Music blares, colorful lights flash, and the crowd goes wild. For hockey players, there’s nothing quite as exciting as achieving a hat trick – scoring three goals in a single game. Less flashy, but almost as thrilling, is the triple score of giving appreciated stock to Fellowship of Christian […]
A Conference About Faith, Work, and the Calling to Bless Others
(Abiel Stroie, Romanian missionary, leading worship at the conference) The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International gathered in Branson, Missouri, for a conference focused on how faith in Christ shapes our work, our service, and our calling to bless others. Our theme verse was “At the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if […]
Texas FFA Convention Bans Booth Access from Christian Groups
After being denied a booth at the Texas FFA Convention, volunteers from the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International greet students on the sidewalk. Photo: Art Free For years, students attending the Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth have stopped by the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) booth. Volunteers pass out beaded bracelets depicting the […]
Preconference Visit to Convoy of Hope — Springfield, Missouri
FCFI Executive Director Dan Janzen As part of our preconference events, we had the opportunity to visit Convoy of Hope’s Global Headquarters and Center for Agriculture & Food Security. We spent time touring the agricultural center, including its greenhouses, equipment, research plots, and other agricultural demonstrations. The visit was particularly valuable for FCFI because there […]
FCFI’s First Event in the Philippines: A God-Ordained Opportunity to Reach Filipino Farmers
(Bert and Karen Duatin, Elton and Eleanor Suico, with A.D. Alvarez at the FCFI booth) FCFI recently had the opportunity to be part of its first event in the Philippines, opening a new door to connect with farmers, families, and communities in the country. The experience was a meaningful first step and showed the potential […]