Day 85: Land

To own and work a piece of land seems to reflect back to our ancient roots.  There is something primal about being outside, with dirt under your nails, working the land.  We have a sizable backyard, and John and I spend much of the spring, summer, and fall outside tending to the yard.  And the weeds.  But we often feel refreshed, having spent the day outside, breathing fresh air, working until our muscles ache.  I also enjoy planting my garden.  Full of vegetables, herbs, and fruit.  The reward is so satisfying when I am able to harvest carrots, peas, lettuce, raspberries, tomatoes, squash.

Our livelihood doesn't depend on our farming and land maintenance skills, thankfully.  If it did, I would definitely need to be a bit more dedicated to watering my plants regularly.  And keeping the plants trimmed to best support growth.  But owning land for many people around the world is the difference between poverty and prosperity.  To not own land means that nothing is yours except what is on your back.  The house you are renting can be taken away at a moments notice.  Loss of a job can mean you and your family are out on the streets.  

Agros International is looking to help and restore hope to these landless people.  Their vision and mission:  Agros exists to restore hope and opportunity to the world's poor.  Our mission is to see rural poor families own agricultural land, attain economic self-sufficiency, realize their God-given potential, and pass on to future generations the values and resources that enable them to flourish.  Here is a short video, from Agros and edited by BlueSkyHill, that shows the work being done through Agros.

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