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The Story Behind the Field: The Day the Wind Took Our Garden

September 10, 2026

If you don’t think a grown man can cry, you should have been with me in Barlonyo, Uganda, that day back in 2012. It was the morning after a terrible windstorm, and I was standing in the middle of a

The Story Behind the Field: Tractors

September 8, 2026

How could someone like me, who hadn’t traveled outside the country until he was 60 years old, knew nothing about agriculture, and was probably one of the pickiest eaters around, end up traveling to Uganda close to 40 times and

The Story Behind the Field: Beginnings

September 4, 2026

For reasons I’m not entirely sure of, I’ve never shared much about my trips to Uganda. I think part of it is that I’ve never quite known how to tell these stories. The experiences have meant a great deal to

How Lucky Am I? A Reflection by Ella Strickland

September 3, 2026

Three months in Uganda seems like a long time when you’re looking at the experience from the beginning. But when you’re only four days away from leaving, those few months suddenly don’t feel like enough. From the moment you step off

Growing Hope Through Knowledge and Skills

August 31, 2026

Pursuing a Master of Science in Agronomy has been more than an academic milestone for me; it has been a transformative journey made possible through the generosity and vision of Field of Hope. I am deeply grateful for the support

Planting Seeds in Agricultural Clubs- Madison Knapp

August 25, 2026

When tasked with visiting clubs, I was excited, knowing that agricultural clubs here are similar to what I had known as FFA chapters in the US. I was curious to learn the similarities and differences, share my experiences, and learn

More than just a Scholarship

August 24, 2026

“What will you take back to Uganda?” It was a question I was asked several times during my ten weeks at Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom. At first, my answer was simple; new knowledge, practical skills, and a

Internship Highlight: Tracy Faith

August 20, 2026

Every journey begins with a single step, but some journeys leave footprints that remain long after the road has ended. When I stepped into my internship at Field of Hope, I knew I was beginning an important chapter of my

More Than a Piggery: Building Leadership Through Agriculture at Lira Secondary School

August 17, 2026

One of the highlights of my most recent trip to Uganda was returning to Lira Secondary School, a partner school that welcomed our Global Teach Ag Network (GTAN) educators during their visit last year. In 2025, GTAN participants Troy, Glory,

More Than a Goat Project: A Visit to Amuca Secondary School

August 3, 2026

My first school visit since 2024 took us to Amuca Secondary School, located near Lira City. With a van full of our 2026 Fellows, two board members, and members of our Uganda team, we were warmly welcomed by Okedi Sam,

More Than a Training: Lessons From My First Days in Uganda

July 20, 2026

The start of our journey to Uganda was filled with anticipation and excitement as we prepared for our first packed week in Lira. We were given an organized agenda, a packing list, and plenty of pep talks, but nothing can

13,825 Kilometers: Finding Unity in Christ

July 13, 2026

13,825 kilometers is the approximate distance from my home in Moscow, Idaho, to Lira, Uganda. It is a vast distance marked by countless cultural, geographic, and language differences. Upon arriving, I quickly began noticing those differences. The weather was hot

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