Righteous harvest: How Faith and Agriculture can help us live in the American dream

In American Agricultural CountryThere is a constant heartbeat that pushes the fields – the community of faith. This is not limited to Sunday sermons or in the middle of the week. This is in the mosaled hands that to the ground, in families praying over the harvest, and the shepherds blessing the crop. As a small farmer from Georgia, rooted in faith, family and rich soil of the American South, I know how strongly faith and agriculture go hand in hand.

The Word of God tells us in James 2:26: “Faith without works is dead.” On American soil, these works take the form of plowing fields, planting seeds, harvesting and driving land. When we look forward to the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, we must pause to reflect on the role that faith and agriculture played in the construction of our great nation. From the revolution to the reconstruction, from dust to the movement for civil rights, the farmers of the faith did not grow only the harvest – they grew courage, sustainability and community.

Historically, the connection between farmers And the churches were more than symbolic – it is practically. In colonial times, the church was often the first state institution built in rural settlements, meeting spiritual needs and served as a center for news, markets and mutual assistance. In particular, the black churches were sustained by preaching the Gospel, helping families survive through agricultural and food programs during Jim Crow and beyond.

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On the farm of my family, we proudly carry this heritage forward. We grow in hydroponic, grown herbs, vegetables and even butterflies with every harvest. We share our crop with our church, using food not only for the food but as an educational instrument.

But we should Think for our own fields. Across the country partnerships between farmers and knowledge of faith can solve important problems. One of the important tasks is to solve food waste. It is unacceptable that more than 30 percent of food in the US is becoming ambiguous and millions remain dangerous.

Some Food waste It starts on the farm, both through excess production and “imperfect”, but otherwise useful and nutritious – a product that does not meet the cosmetic standards of the main shelves. But what the world calls the world imperfect, God calls it convenient. It is here that farmers and leaders of the faith can enter.

By cooperating with local farmers, the Institutes of Faith can help redirecting unsold products to those who need, turning what would be a waste into food and hope. Imagine that churches go to the community using donated ingredients. Drawing youth ministries learns to cook fresh, local dishes. In addition, Vera’s institutions can also spread words about the programs supported by the Society (CSA).

Outside the farm, faith, institutions can work with restaurants, public, campus and hotels to restore insurmountable and intact quickly deteriorating products, provided that the food safety recommendations are fulfilled. They can collect and coordinate the donation of items in different communities, helping to provide good food and not at the landfills. To make this simpler, there is a responsibility protection for those who seek to make good -natured food of non -profit organizations like churches.

These efforts restore more than nutrition. They restore dignity and communication. They show people where their food comes from, and remind them that every crop is part of something saint.

This is a vision that acts at the American Institute of Politics, where I am acting chairman of the American coalition Dream. We believe in the expansion of families, promoting self -sufficiency and re -prosperity for a clear human race, especially in rural and low -income communities. The initiatives that bring together farmers and churches are in line with this mission, and offer such a grassroots revival that requires our country.

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When churches hug and Support for agricultureRegardless of reducing food waste or just sharing the crop, they confirm biblical truths about supervision, generosity and compassion. And when farmers collaborate with churches, they discover the updated goal using their generosity for others.

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My uncle, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King -Youth, reminded us that “our life begins to end on the day when we are silent about things that matter.” I say faith matters. It is the case in agriculture. And when you bring them closer, you are not just growing yields. You grow hope.

So let’s not get tired. Let’s sow with intent. Let’s water this partnership relationship with prayer and harass the blessing and well -being for our communities. Faith and agriculture together can help us fulfill the true promise of the American dream.

These are my personal views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Agriculture and the US government.