About Us – The Ambassador Livestock Program
Bringing the Farm to Life with Purpose, Passion & People
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👋 Who We Are
Welcome to The Ambassador Livestock Program — a grassroots, boots-on-the-ground initiative by GTKYF Foundation Inc., where faith, farming, and community meet. You may be wondering, what exactly is the Ambassador Livestock Program? Let me share that story in my own words.
My name is Ethan Abbott, though many in the community know me as Ethan the Farmer. I come from a rich blend of Irish and English heritage, and I carry with me the values of hard work, independent thinking, and a deep-rooted love for agriculture. These values were shaped in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where I spent my childhood surrounded by the beauty of farms, horses, and handcrafted wooden toys — including a treasured farm set made by the Amos Horst family.
Even as a young boy, I knew I wanted to be a farmer — in fact, I used to say I wanted to be an “Amish farmer.” My passion for the land, animals, and growing food only deepened over time. Inspired by my mother’s love of plants and my own desire to work with the earth, I eventually found myself farming on the Front Range of Colorado, operating a local ranch and engaging in direct-to-consumer food sales.
But as the farm grew and I became more involved in the agricultural community, I began to notice something was missing…
🌿 Why the Ambassador Livestock Program Was Born
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What was missing was connection. I realized that while many people loved the idea of farming, they had little or no real experience with it — especially in urban and underserved communities. Kids didn’t know where their food came from. Adults felt disconnected from the land. And animals in need — both farm animals and hard-to-place dogs — had nowhere to go.
That’s when the vision for The Ambassador Livestock Program came to life.
🐓 What We Do Today
The Ambassador Livestock Program is a multi-faceted outreach and education program focused on:
- Agricultural Education for Youth & Families
- Hands-on Livestock Experiences
- Farm Animal & Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Animal Programs
- Urban Outreach – Bringing the Farm to the City
We use ambassador animals — rescued livestock and dogs — to teach responsibility, empathy, and life skills. Many of these animals come from neglect, abuse, or abandonment, and now live with purpose as part of our mission to educate, inspire, and connect.
Our programs serve a wide range of individuals including:
- Youth groups and schools
- At-risk youth and special needs communities
- Veterans and trauma survivors
- Families interested in homesteading and food sovereignty
🌆 Bringing the Farm to the City
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One of the most exciting parts of our mission is taking the farm into urban spaces. Through mobile animal events, school visits, and pop-up urban farm experiences, we bring live livestock into cities — letting kids and adults alike interact with goats, chickens, rabbits, and even miniature cows.
This not only bridges the rural-urban divide but opens eyes, hearts, and minds to the beauty of farming, food production, and humane animal care.
🐾 Rescue, Rehabilitate, Restore
In addition to education, we are also a rescue for unwanted and hard-to-place farm animals and dogs. Many of our four-legged friends have been neglected or discarded, but through love, care, and purpose, they become ambassadors of hope and healing.
Some go on to find forever homes, while others remain with us as part of our educational outreach team — showing the power of second chances.
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🙌 More Than a Program – A Movement
The Ambassador Livestock Program is part of a larger mission under GTKYF Foundation Inc., which stands for “Getting to Know Your Farmer.” Our goal is to reconnect people with the land, their food, and each other, creating more sustainable, compassionate, and empowered communities.
We believe in:
- Faith-led farming
- Food freedom
- Family values
- Future-focused education
📲 Join the Movement
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, volunteer, farmer, or animal lover — there’s a place for you in our growing community.
🔗 Learn More About Ethan the Farmer
🔗 Support Our Mission
🔗 Become a Partner or Volunteer
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