AGRICULTURE

The farm was established at Holbrook Indian School (HIS) with the focus of holistic education through sustainable farming. Through our Agriculture program, students learn the science of growing vegetables and then help to grow, harvest, and prepare organic, nutrient-dense produce. The food is used to make delicious, healthy meals served in the cafeteria and is sold to staff, community members, and at the Flagstaff Farmers Market.

Farm Benefits

One of the goals for the program is to build a good work ethic in the students that they can carry with them into the future. They will have the confidence to provide for their families or set up a business of their own.

Life Lessons

There is a sign at the entrance of the farm that reads “HIS Garden,” a reminder that the farm is a lesson book about our Creator. He is the One who brings life and causes plants (and us) to grow and bear fruit. When the students work with God’s creation, they get to know the Creator better.

James Hunt, former Director of Agriculture, introduces the program and explains its benefits.

Support The Agriculture Program

student gardening

Many different components are required to keep our farm running, including funding. Some of the costs are reoccurring: every year the farm needs seeds, fertilizer, potting soil, and more. Operating our Agriculture program simply wouldn’t be possible without help from supporters like you.

Potting soil
—$360 per year ($30 per month)

Drip tape for irrigation
—$400 per year

Soy bean meal for fertilizer
—$200 per year ($20 per month)

Fuel to run equipment
—$1,200 per year ($100 per month)

Student gardening equipment
Shovels, hoes, hand trowels, and personal gloves for each student
—$30 per student per year

In addition to some of the recurring costs listed above, there are also special projects for the farm and students that include new gardening equipment and a two-row planter.

When you choose to give to the Agriculture program, you are providing our students with nutritious, organic produce and helping them to have the confidence that they can one day provide for their families. Most importantly, you are giving them the opportunity to get to know their Creator through His beautiful creation. 

If you would like to find out more about other special projects and needs of the Agriculture program, contact us.