Texas State Technical College
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, Texas 76705
(254) 867-4806
waco.tstc.edu
Contact: Chris Groppe
Accommodates: 80 (reservations required for groups of 10 or more)
Farm, Food and Environment ToursWorld Hunger Relief
PO Box 639
Elm Mott, Texas 76640
(254) 799-5611
www.worldhungerrelief.org
Contact: Matt Hess
Accommodates: 60 (reservations required)
Suggested donation: $4 per person, 6 person minimum.
World Hunger Relief trains individuals to work with communities worldwide in developing sustainable farming techniques. Tours are welcomed and can be tailored to the group's needs. The complex includes:, livestock including rabbits, goats, worms, bees and chickens a vegetable garden with veggies for sale to the public on Saturdays, and the Village Store featuring Fairly Traded world crafts and food items.
Some examples of interactive learning opportunities include:
- "Hands on" overview tour of the farm
- Workshops on a variety of topics including, composting, gardening and cooking, these are regularly scheduled but also can be done at the request of groups
- Living On The Other Side -- rural developing world simulation, 8-30 hour program
- Specialty tours for school or church groups
- Tour of developing world appropriate housing and technology