We believe in the power of nature and sustainable farming
Animals
The Largest refugee run goat farm in the United States located west of Salt Lake City International Airport on an 87-acre land donated by Rio Tinto. The farm features approximately 300 Boer Goats. 80 chickens 10 Guinea fowls, 15 ducks and 7 Turkeys.
Community
We create a self sustaining farm that generates income to support underprivileged families.
Youth
Many youth are in need of practical life skill training to grow into productive adults and contributing members of society. Help us expand this opportunity for the youth.
Environment
Due to the nature of the Great Salt Lake, we are committed to do our part by conserving water. we act as environmental stewards by recycling things that would otherwise go to the landfill such as spent grain, brewers yeast, pallets and wood chips.
What you can do
Take action for your neighbor
There are many ways you can show your Support for your less privileged neighbors.
The scale of problems
76%
of our customers are food stamp recipient who need the most.
67%
of youth who we work with have no access to a life skills training.
100%
of our farm are run via volunteering which slows our flexibility to expand.
80%
of our buyers have no access to other source to purchase Halal qualified Animals.
We reuse pallets to keep a clean environment
Refugees and mainstream societies contribute countless hours to take care of the animals and create a safe and healthy place.
Sponsor animals
Sponsorships are critical for URG to provide lifelong care for our goat family. Your monthly or annual sponsorship of animals helps cover the costs of nutritious food, clean and safe living spaces and the best possible medical care. Sponsorship of one goat
Help Feed
We rely on volunteers to feed the animals. mornings and evening shifts are available. please sign up to feed our goats and help us become self sustaining farm to give back to the community quickly
Do you need weed control?
Goats are natural weed controllers that don't emit green house gas. while they are controlling the weed they will create give a natural manure to your land. hire our goats to control weed.
Do you have a team?
You can let your team give back to the community by coming to our work days. this will be a rewarding experience for your team we have over 90 teams who came over for a workday and have great things to say about us. teams choose to come to our farm over and over. come join the fun
Have Access to produce?
Don't let produce get to waste bring it to the goats before they go bad. we believe that it is our responsibility to keep our environment clean. instead of the land fill we give it to the goats.
Our Commitment
Raise animals in a humane, healthy and clean environment.
Confirm animals are not pregnant before selling it for consumption.
Follow proper halal animal welfare guidelines.
Nurture Animals bought from external source to healthy state before selling.
Emphasize that buyers follow strict animal care guidelines.
Train refugees for sustainable farming.
Learn About the Refugees
We have three events every year, contact us about our next event where you will meet and learn about refugees. did you know there are about 65,000 refugees in Utah and they are from all over the world. come to our events to meet and learn about their cultures. Click to learn more...
What we need
We need families, corporations and individuals sponsor any of our projects such as feeding the animals, creating shelters, caring for Animals, sponsoring employee Salary. currently we run 100% volunteer Based. Click to support
OUR DEEP PASSION FOR GOAT REARING
Don't Take Our Words For It come visit us at the farm.
We believe in raising animals in the most humane way possible following the Halal guidelines that animals must not be raised cruelly.
Treat animals with dignity as you would want be treated.
Our Ultimate Goal
Create a self sustaining farm that generates income to support underprivileged families and provide scholarships to children who could otherwise not afford college.
Help in kidding
Our goats are bred in late November to December Every year Kidding season is mid March through May. Follow us in Social Media to get up to date kidding Season.
Things People do At the farm
There are countless projects at the farm. mobilize your friends coworkers and families and join us.
They always act that they haven't eaten for days
Always use caution when feeding goats.
Shelter is Necessary
To keep goats and chickens from the freezing cold of the winter and the heat from the sun. we are always building come join us create more shelters.
Caring for Babies
Babies rejected by it's mother or milk less mothers require human intervention in feeding it, we jump in to care for such babies. come join us, you could be adopting babies.
URG is a non profit organization EIN 86-2542522
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