The mission of the Tumaini Institute of Agriculture is to:

• Teach improved farming practices to the people of Iringa Region
  
• Increase Region’s agriculture production to 120% of subsistence 

The goals of the Tumaini Institute of Agriculture are:

1. Companion Village Plot Program: To sponsor demonstration plots with companion congregations
   
2. To enhance agricultural training capacity including short courses and training for consultants, pastors, and farmers.
3. To enhance seed and fertilizer distribution and information transfer
4. To transfer researched practices of Sokoine University to Tumaini farms:
   • Mpanga Farm:  7,000 acres located 245 kilometers south of Tumaini with 5,000 tillable acres very suitable for rice, corn, and bean production.
   • Mgongo Farm: 537 acres located 9 kilometers north of Tumaini suitable for demonstrating improved growing practices and potential for Tumaini student involvement.
   • Lulanzi Farm: 400 acres located 60 kilometers south of Tumaini suitable for demonstrating soil nutrient management  and soil conservation methods.