Farming God's Way vs Conventional Farming

Klint Ostermann • April 16, 2024

The differences are very evident!

We have been running a Farming God's Way model farm in Kampala since August of 2023 on a piece of land owned by a very large church in Uganda. They wanted proof to see if Farming God's Way really did work, so they commissioned a scientific study to see the differences between Farming God's Way and traditional farming practices in Uganda. The results showed that Farming God's Way was far superior to traditional farming practices. Here are some excerpts from the report:

"FGW emerges as a clear leader in sustainability, addressing environmental, social, and economic dimensions of agriculture. Through practices such as composting, cover cropping, and mulching, FGW promotes soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity preservation, mitigating the negative environmental impacts associated with conventional farming. Furthermore, its holistic approach fosters community engagement, social equity, and resilience to climate change, ensuring the long-term viability of agricultural systems in the face of evolving challenges."

"FGW demonstrates promising agronomic performance through its adoption of sustainable agricultural practices such as minimal tillage, natural pest control, and soil conservation techniques. These practices contribute to improved soil health, crop diversity, and resilience to environmental stressors, resulting in enhanced yields and quality of produce over the long term. In contrast, conventional farming methods may initially yield higher outputs but often at the expense of soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases."

"In summary, the comparison between Farming God's Way and conventional farming underscores the multifaceted benefits of adopting sustainable agricultural practices. While conventional farming may offer short-term gains in terms of yield and profitability, it comes at the expense of environmental degradation, social inequity, and long-term economic instability. On the other hand, FGW represents a holistic and regenerative approach to farming that prioritizes the well-being of ecosystems, communities, and future generations. Moving forward, decision makers, policymakers, agricultural practitioners, and stakeholders must recognize the inherent value of sustainable farming systems like FGW and work towards their widespread adoption to ensure a resilient, equitable, and thriving agricultural future."

They also showed a financial loss of 372,528 Ugandan Shillings or about $100 when growing corn on a hectare with traditional farming practices. In comparison, with Farming God's Way, the report showed a financial gain of 13,886,600 Ugandan Shillings or a profit of $3,703. Farmers are losing money using traditional farming practices to grow corn, whereas the income potential is so much greater using Farming God's Way!

To see the entire report, you can click here.

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Healings and Salvations

By Klint Ostermann • April 16, 2025

Last week, during our West Africa In-Field Mentoring in Senegal, we witnessed God’s transformative power in remarkable ways. I’m excited to share this story with you. In-Field Mentoring involves coaching mentees as they deliver sessions for community training. As mentors, we guide them beforehand, evaluate their presentations, determine if they earn credit for the session, and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Occasionally, a mentee struggles, requiring us to step in to ensure the audience receives accurate information. This happened on the second day during a session titled “Consider Your Ways, for You Are the Temple of God.” This powerful session often leads to repentance and salvation, but the mentee struggled to convey its message. I stepped in to lead the session, and as I spoke, I felt the Holy Spirit moving in the room. In Senegal, where 97% of the population is Muslim, sharing the Gospel openly can be met with resistance, and attendees have left trainings after such presentations. Yet, I felt led to share the Gospel boldly. Praise God, six men raised their hands to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior! We guided them through a prayer of repentance and connected them with a local pastor for discipleship. During the break, a Muslim woman from a closed Northwest African country approached me. She had traveled to Senegal specifically for this training and shared that the Gospel message I presented needed to reach her homeland, where such teachings are unheard. She revealed that for years, she had suffered from a debilitating nerve condition in her leg, impairing her ability to walk. She had been praying for healing for years, yet she found no relief—until the first day of our training, when God miraculously healed her! Overwhelmed, she felt something stir in her heart during the Gospel presentation but didn’t fully understand what was happening in her. She even said she wanted to become a Farming God’s Way trainer. Her country is deeply hostile to Christianity. Apostasy can carry a death sentence, though no known cases of this has occurred in recent years. Converts face severe risks, including family rejection, loss of livelihood, or exile. Extremist groups further endanger those who leave Islam. We provided her with a Bible and connected her with missionaries working in her country. Through Farming God’s Way, someone from a closed nation, who might never have heard the Gospel, encountered God’s love. Additionally, two Peace Corps workers from Hawaii and California attended the training. Afterward, they approached our team with questions about Jesus. Missionaries shared the Gospel with them and gave them Bibles. God is moving mightily through Farming God’s Way, drawing people to Him in unexpected and beautiful ways. Thank you for supporting this work that is transforming lives!