Agriculture

Program Overview

• Hands-On Agricultural Education:
  Students participate in daily tasks that teach the fundamentals of:
• Land management and soil care
• Animal husbandry, including feeding, grooming, and stable maintenance
• Irrigation, planting, and harvesting
• Farm maintenance and operational support
• Campus-Wide Impact:
• Students help care for and maintain Boys Republic’s large and productive campus
• Their efforts support campus beautification, food production, and sustainability initiatives
• Daily contributions help keep the environment clean, functional, and productive for everyone

Core Skills & Practical Experience

• Diverse Agricultural Training:
  Students gain exposure to multiple areas of agriculture:
• Fruit tree cultivation and orchard maintenance
• Landscaping and groundskeeping techniques
• Tool use and machinery operation related to farm work
• Seasonal planting and crop rotation
• Animal Care and Responsibility:
• Students care for farm animals such as horses, goats, chickens, or other livestock
• Responsibilities include:
• Cleaning stalls and pens
• Feeding and watering schedules
• Monitoring health and behavior
• Participating in the birthing of calves
• These experiences teach empathy, routine, and reliability

Personal Growth & Career Development

• Work Ethic and Discipline:
• Agricultural work demands consistency, early mornings, and physical effort
• Students learn the value of showing up, putting in effort, and seeing a task through to completion
• Through this discipline, they build pride and self-reliance
• Connection to Nature & Sustainability:
• Students develop an understanding of:
• Natural ecosystems
• The importance of sustainable land and animal care
• How human choices impact the environment
• This awareness promotes stewardship and responsible living
• Preparation for Career Paths:
• The program offers a foundation for careers in:
• Agriculture and farm management
• Landscaping and horticulture
• Environmental science and sustainability fields
• Students leave with practical, resume-worthy experience in hard skills that translate to real jobs

Character Building Through Real Work

• Teamwork and Leadership:
• Farm tasks often require collaboration and communication
• Students learn to delegate, lead by example, and support their peers
• Responsibility with Real Consequences:
• Caring for animals and plants requires dependability
• Students quickly understand how their actions affect living things and the broader campus community