Aim of the Outreach
An important goal of the Agro-Farm is to provide food to the surrounding destitute villages, to instill a sense of duty, responsibility, and community, and show that the poor and disabled can become self-sufficient and contribute to society. With this in mind, the children of Pathway inaugurated the program in August 2002, which will donate 5 kgs of rice regularly to over 100 needy persons each month.
The Agro-Farm is situated 90 km from Chennai in the sub-tropical Kanchipuram district, making it suitable for growing a variety of produce such as:
- Paddy-rice
- Peanuts
- Chili-peppers
- Mangoes
- Coconuts
- Lemons
- Bananas
- Vegetables
Farming capabilities include:
- 25 acres for horticulture
- 29 acres earmarked for rice, peanut, and pepper cultivation
- Smaller areas dedicated for growing vegetables
The yield from the Farm provides the children their daily intake of rice, which is the staple of the Indian diet. The Farm also contributes towards the supply of fruits and vegetables.
