Based in Louisburg, North Carolina, First Fruits Farm was founded by former NFL lineman, Jason Brown, to share the love of Christ and aid in hunger relief in eastern North Carolina. 

 

Jason Brown was the highest-paid Center in NFL history, but he walked away from a 35 million dollar contract with the St. Louis Rams. Why? He felt God's call to become a farmer. This story explores his journey of learning to farm, finding the land and growing & harvesting over 100,000 pounds of vegetables - as well as the many extraordinary events which made it all possible.

Steve Hartman meets Jason Brown, who quit the NFL to tackle a new field, literally. Source: CBS Evening News

We appreciate all the help we have received from the many volunteers that have given their time to share their hearts with us on the farm. We especially would like to thank David and Allen Rose of Nashville, NC, the Society of St. Andrew, Wester Farms, and Nash Produce.

VOLUNTEER

With over 1,000 acres of farmland, there's always something to do! We've partnered with local organizations such as the Society of St. Andrew and many others to foster an enriching environment for volunteers. 

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First Fruits Farm is a subsidiary of Wisdom for Life. We believe in being good stewards of the land and resources. All proceeds go towards continued education, research, and mentoring efforts in order to enrich the lives of local communities.

Our goal is to enrich the lives of those around us. Through wonderful partnerships with the Society of St Andrew, NC State University, NC A&T and other organizations, we've been able to provide opportunities for research, education, and community engagement. Our desire is to maximize production for the benefit of communities, while maintaining proper land management and sound farming practices. 

If you would like to partner with us, we'd love to hear from you!

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