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

Our youth program is multi-tiered, strategically planned and aimed at giving life skills training to youth of different interests and commitment levels, from vets to a ranchers to bird specialists.

Help us help youth grow into productive adults and contributing members of society

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.

The scale of problems

76%

of our customers are food stamp recipient who need the most, we give 20% off to those who need the most.

67%

of youth who we work with have no access to a life skills training, we plan to extend the our youth program.

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.

100%

of our target population need sponsors to navigate through adapting with the American society.

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.

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 a natural manure to your land. hire our goats to control weed.

Do you have a team?

You can give your team the opportunity to give back to the community by coming to our work days. this will be a rewarding experience for your team we have over 30 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 the landfill 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, let us join hands to become environmental stewards.

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.

Things People do At the farm

There are countless projects at the farm. mobilize your friends coworkers and families and join us.

URG is a non profit organization EIN 86-2542522

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Contact Us

Mon-Fri: 9AM-dusk- contact us to visit the farm.

801-613-7647

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