Mission & Vision
Who We Are
Econautics doesn’t just teach sustainable agriculture—we reimagine forgotten urban spaces as thriving Living Laboratories where the next generation learns to feed their communities. As a Fort Worth-based 501(c)(3), we’re proving that every vacant lot, underutilized yard, and former golf course holds untapped potential for organic food production and environmental restoration through conservation and sustainability science.
Our mission is bold: equip young people and adults with the knowledge and hands-on skills to build regenerative food systems in their own backyards. Through our hands-on approach to permaculture, agronomy, and conservation science, we’re cultivating more than gardens—we’re cultivating change-makers who understand that sustainability isn’t abstract; it’s ages-old soil in their hands and fresh, nutritious food on their tables.
From east Fort Worth to communities across North Texas and beyond, we’re building a movement where education meets action, individuals become growers, and urban agriculture becomes a pathway to careers, food security, and environmental stewardship.
OUR VISION
is for a future where all children grow up with access to an abundance of diverse and nutritious foods, as well as the knowledge and skills to steward Earth’s natural resources for generations to come.
OUR MISSION
is to plant the seeds of healthier, more resilient communities by creating Living Laboratories for the exploration, study and teaching of sustainable agricultural practices.
OUR FOCUS
is to address environmental, health and economic disparities prevalent in under resourced areas through these Living Laboratories and through strategic partnerships with trusted organizations already embedded in the community.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
with educators, health and wellness professionals, landowners, agriculturalists and conservationists, provides collaboration that extends beyond our hands-on living laboratories. These partnerships, joined with our passionate team and volunteers, unites everyone in fulfilling Econautics mission, vision and focus.
Join Us
Econautics invites educators, volunteers, landowners, community members, and partner organizations to work alongside us. Whether you are interested in teaching, learning, volunteering, or collaborating, there is a place for you in our Living Laboratories.
Together, we can expand access to conservation education, strengthen communities, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
