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Help End The Economic Refugee Crisis

Growers First empowers indigenous farmers to achieve sustainable incomes, foster unity within their families and communities, and combat economic displacement.
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Growers First Oaxaca Mission Trip Thank You!

Vital care for over 1,000 people

Fiesta Con Jesus, our recent mission trip, was a powerful manifestation of love and compassion. Thanks to your unwavering support, our 24th annual farming pastors' event impacted over 1,000 souls, providing eyeglasses to 480 and dental care to 120. The unity of 51 volunteers from 4 churches reached beyond borders, creating a tapestry of love. Growers First is thriving, and we're grateful for your steadfast loyalty, which is the lifeline driving our mission for a brighter future.
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How Growers First Helps In 3 Steps

We strongly believe in giving a hand up instead of a hand out by acting as a life line to those in need.
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1. Find Indigenous Farmers in Need

We unite with indigenous coffee, agave, and hibiscus farmers struggling to survive due to lack of resources.
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2. Connect Farmers To U.S. Buyers

We connect indigenous farmers with U.S. buyers to assure their cultivated crops bloom into viable incomes.
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3. Teach Farmers Economic Stability  

We provide essential knowledge for sustainable economic growth that benefits future generations of farmers and families.

Your Gift Helps the Invisible Become Visible

Your donation helps us cultivate hope by sowing the seeds of generosity.
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Our Mission

To Uplift Indigenous Family Farmers from the grip of Debilitating Poverty by Cultivating Sustainable Economic Opportunities, Empowering them to Participate Actively in Global Commerce.
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Our Vision

To Inspire Hope and Transform Lives by Cultivating Enduring Economic Opportunities, Fostering Sustainable Growth, and Promoting Environmental Stewardship.

Explore the 5 Foundations of Growers First  

We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of indigenous farmers through the pillars of Economics, Agriculture, Health, Faith, and Education.
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Economics

Our programs are designed to help farmers create micro-enterprises through which they can generate improved and ongoing income.
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Agriculture

Our strategy is to assist farmers in improved crop management through training by agronomists and business specialists.
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Health

Many of the indigenous farmers we support reside in remote areas, lacking access to essential modern healthcare services. We provide medical services, supplies, and education to promote preventive healthcare.
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Education

The education received by farmers and their families empowers them to elevate their quality of life beyond mere subsistence.
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Faith

We work in partnership with local churches and pastors to meet the spiritual and communal needs of farming communities.
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Debilitating Poverty to Economic Opportunity

Your generous contributions empower indigenous farmers and their families to forge sustainable livelihoods for themselves and generations to come.
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Growers First is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting indigenous family farmers from the grip of debilitating poverty by cultivating sustainable economic opportunities empowering them to participate actively in global commerce.

Concerning All Inquiries 

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Lauren Herda
Executive Director
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​(949) 359-3991
lauren@growersfirst.org

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