MACHETE DEMONSTRATION FARM
A place for growing in faith and farming
the vision for machete
Machete Demonstration Farm is being developed to provide a central location for the agricultural training and church planting efforts of 99 Farmers in Honduras.
Rather than organizing every training event and demonstration at a different location, Machete will give us a place to host our Farming for the Future (FFH) programs, demonstrate new agricultural techniques, and introduce farmers to equipment and practices they can put to use on their own farms.
We also envision Machete as a gathering place for farmers, families, and churches, where relationships can grow alongside the agricultural work. By bringing these activities together in one location, we hope to make better use of our resources while expanding the opportunities available to the communities we serve.
Learning by Doing
Machete will give farmers a place to see new agricultural techniques and equipment in action, practice using them, and consider how they might apply what they learn on their own farms. With a dedicated location for demonstrations and Farming for the Future training, we hope to make practical instruction more consistent and accessible.
Investing in the Future
Most rural schools in Honduras have limited access to the land, equipment, and resources needed for hands-on agricultural education. We envision Machete as an outdoor science lab where students can explore agriculture beyond the classroom.
Through field trips, practical experiments, and Farming for the Future competitions, students will have opportunities to plant, observe, test new ideas, and discover what farming has to offer.
A HOME FOR MINISTRY
DISCIPLESHIP
A place to host Bible studies, women's discipleship groups, and gatherings that strengthen relationships and encourage spiritual growth.
CHURCH PLANTING
A central location to support church planting efforts, equip local leaders, and coordinate ministry across surrounding communities
MISSIONS
A welcoming base for visiting mission teams to serve alongside local staff, farmers, and churches throughout rural Honduras.
FROM LEARNING TO OPPORTUNITY
Machete will be a place where farmers can explore new agricultural practices, learn to use equipment, and discover opportunities to serve other farmers. Through practical demonstrations and experimentation, we hope to encourage farmers to develop skills and businesses that strengthen their families and communities.