Students

Students receive a holistic education that provides comprehensive training in sustainable farming practices and whole-person development that focuses on Christian discipleship, community outreach and service projects, fellowship, and leadership development.

Interested in applying to the Student program?

SPRING Semester 2025

Duration:

February 3-April 25

Application Deadline:

January 3

SUMMER Semester 2025

Duration:

May 19-August 1

Application Deadline:

April 15

FALL Semester 2025

Duration:

September 5-November 21  

Application Deadline:

August 5

Areas of Study

We have our own well-developed discipleship curriculum, and our agricultural program is set up as a place for mentoring and hands-on farm learning. Our goal is to prepare students with knowledge, experience, and professional certifications that will help them succeed in their own projects and community missions, while finding agricultural employment.

Credits are transferable towards a degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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A Student's Typical Day on the Farm

Devotion & Breakfast

7:00am - 8:15am

Your activities begin with participation in morning devotions and shared breakfast with our farm managers and directors.

Farm Chores

8:30am - 12:30Pm

Assisting with the operations of our permaculture, food forest, no till, hydroponic, small animal husbandry, beekeeping, marketing, and farm day event programs.

Afternoon Classes

Mon & wed  2:30pm - 5:00pm

Evening Classes

Tues  7:00pm - 9:30pm

Personal Activities

Evenings other than Tuesday and weekends are open for personal activities and participation in local church programs.

Community Outreach and Experiential Educational Excursions

These occur on Thursday - Friday from 2:30 - 5:30pm.

Organized Recreation

One weekend a month we will organize activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking trips.

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