22/03/2026
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THE STORY OF JACOB’S REHABILITATION FARM CENTER (JRFC)
Over 18 years ago, Jacob’s Farm began with a simple but different vision. A small group of brothers came together—not to follow the traditional path of agriculture—but to try something new: raising fish, specifically tilapia. What started as a humble initiative with just a few men would later grow into something far greater than they ever imagined.
Out of that original group, only three remained faithful to the vision. At the time, they did not fully understand their purpose. They thought they were becoming fishermen—but God was preparing them to become fishers of men.
The deeper vision was born through the experience of two men who had once been at a treatment center in Chetumal, Mexico. One was a close friend, and the other was the brother of Ismael Vallejos, the founder of JRFC. It was there that a seed was planted—a desire to one day help others break free from addiction.
Tragically, Ismael’s brother passed away. In that moment, it seemed like the vision had died as well. But through grief came clarity. Ismael realized that out in the world were many more men just like his brother—men struggling, lost, and in need of hope. Instead of giving up, he chose to continue the mission in honor of his brother’s dream: to help others find freedom.
That is how Jacob’s Rehabilitation Farm Center was born.
The name “Jacob’s” comes from a powerful biblical analogy. In the Bible, Jacob wrestled through his struggles and imperfections, yet God transformed his life and made him into a great nation. In the same way, JRFC was built on the belief that every man, no matter his past, has the potential for transformation.
The model of the center is built around a farm environment—a place of work, discipline, and spiritual growth. Men come to JRFC to wrestle with their addiction. They face their struggles head-on, and they do not leave until they begin to walk in freedom.
Just like Jacob, many arrive broken…
But through faith, guidance, and perseverance, they leave transformed—
with renewed purpose and restored identity.
