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Nourishing people, communities, and the land.

As both a working and educational nonprofit farm, World Hunger Relief has a threefold commitment:

1. Nourishing people, communities, and the land
2. Demonstrating replicable and regenerative small-scale farming techniques
3. Finding and sharing solutions for today’s food system’s challenges

Our Property

We have a 40-acre working farm just outside of Waco, Texas. Portions of our land are utilized for our various enterprises, including:

  • Livestock housing and pasture
  • Vegetable production
  • Commercial composting
  • Educational gardens
  • Indoor & outdoor classroom and education spaces
  • Farm community housing
  • Administrative and educational spaces

Additionally, we have a portion of land that’s currently covered in a mesquite patch, two ponds, and a few lovely hidden places to sit and enjoy.

Our Property

We have a 40-acre working farm just outside of Waco, Texas. Portions of our land are utilized for our various enterprises, including:

  • Livestock housing and pasture
  • Vegetable production
  • Commercial composting
  • Educational gardens
  • Indoor & outdoor classroom and education spaces
  • Farm community housing
  • Administrative and educational spaces

Additionally, we have a portion of land that’s currently covered in a mesquite patch, two ponds, and a few lovely hidden places to sit and enjoy.

Interested to know more about how our property impacts local and global communities?

Market Garden

We cultivate nearly 2 acres of vegetables throughout the year for distribution to our community.

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Composting

Composting is an essential part of enhancing soil quality and reducing waste.

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Livestock Program

We raise many animals using sustainable principles that care for the animals and the environment.

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Carl & Jean Ryther Education Building

Named in honor of our first Education Director, Carl Ryther and his wife Jean, our two-story, 3,500-square-foot Education Building is made entirely out of straw bales grown right next door! Straw bale buildings are typically less expensive to build and require much less specialized labor and tools. This natural insulation can perform 2-3x more efficiently than well-insulated homes and often 5-10x more than older homes. This can save up to 75% in energy costs! Most construction materials today use synthetic and highly processed materials that contribute significantly to indoor and outdoor pollution, while straw bale construction is natural, sustainable, and pollutant-free.

Our Education Building was crafted using wheat straw. Chicken wire surrounds the stacks of straw bales and is then covered with plaster to protect the straw from moisture. With little moisture and a high carbon/low nitrogen content, the straw is resistant to decomposition! Straw bale buildings even provide 3x more burn resistance than conventional builds with stellar soundproofing and a unique and beautiful aesthetic.

Carl & Jean Ryther Education Building

Named in honor of our first Education Director, Carl Ryther and his wife Jean, our two-story, 3,500-square-foot Education Building is made entirely out of straw bales grown right next door! Straw bale buildings are typically less expensive to build and require much less specialized labor and tools. This natural insulation can perform 2-3x more efficiently than well-insulated homes and often 5-10x more than older homes. This can save up to 75% in energy costs! Most construction materials today use synthetic and highly processed materials that contribute significantly to indoor and outdoor pollution, while straw bale construction is natural, sustainable, and pollutant-free.

Our Education Building was crafted using wheat straw. Chicken wire surrounds the stacks of straw bales and is then covered with plaster to protect the straw from moisture. With little moisture and a high carbon/low nitrogen content, the straw is resistant to decomposition! Straw bale buildings even provide 3x more burn resistance than conventional builds with stellar soundproofing and a unique and beautiful aesthetic.

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WHR seeks to alleviate hunger through education, research, and sustainable agriculture. Spring Lake Farm & Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

Day 3 of Farm Camp 🌧🐛 We are exploring the w Day 3 of Farm Camp 🌧🐛
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Good morning, farm families! We’re hopeful the rain clears up soon, but we’re keeping a close eye on the weather. If lightning continues, we’ll shift activities indoors to keep everyone safe.
Camp starts at 8:30 AM, with drop-off beginning at 8:15 AM.
Please send your campers with rain boots and rain coats—we’re still planning for a fun and memorable day at Farm Camp, rain or shine! 🐣🌾💦
Can’t wait to see everyone soon!
🚨Tomorrow = the final lap of our Farm Camp Supp 🚨Tomorrow = the final lap of our Farm Camp Supply Drive! 🏁
We’re almost there—just a few supplies stand between us and camp greatness.
Want to be the hero who saves the day with a last-minute Amazon order? 🛒💥
Your shopping cart could be the difference between “meh” and moo-velous. 🐮🎉
Link in bio—let’s finish strong and amazing!
🎉 There’s still time to be a Farm Camp hero! 🎉 There’s still time to be a Farm Camp hero! We’ve got some supplies left on our wish list and need your help to cross the finish line. 🏁
💥 Bonus: Bring a donation to the Farmers Market and snag a FREE Farm Camp t-shirt — because heroes deserve capes (or at least cool shirts). 😎
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Visit us and purchase our produce at the Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market and the Bridge Street Market.

Mailing Address

PO Box 639
Elm Mott, TX 76640


(254) 799-5611

info@worldhungerrelief.org

Location

356 Spring Lake Road
Waco, TX 76705


Monday - Friday

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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