It is a charitable resource launched by the Ukrainian Cooperative Federation, which aim is to attract funds for specific farming families for specific needs.
Ukraine's contribution to the world food market is equivalent to feeding about 400 million people.
Most agricultural products in Ukraine are produced by small farming households
The consolidation of individuals and organizations for the promotion of cooperation and sustainable development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine.
To implement the mission, the UKF actively collaborates with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, state institutions, and international charitable foundations. UKF is a member of the IFCN Dairy Research Network, co-works with USAID Ukraine, the National Research Center "Institute of Agrarian Economics", Rotary Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, UKF has organized fund-raising to support Ukrainian farmers and collected UAH 195,000, which was directed to the purchase of seeds, veterinary medicines, fuel, and diesel generators.
In addition, targeted fundraising was organized to support farmers who found themselves in the war zone or in the occupied territories. 107,000 hryvnias were received thanks to the initiative of the UKF.
Family farms are not only the production of high-quality and healthy products but also a revival of Ukrainian villages, and the opportunity for young people to stay at home and run their own businesses.
Unfortunately, on many farms, part of the work is done by hand.
Some farmers lack very little: a tractor, a feed mixer, etc.
Choose a farm and find out what they need right now.
Small funds of $5-$10, but from many people, will be a significant help to one of the farming families
Fundraising is limited in time.
Purchase own agricultural equipment: a motor tractor with a power of 15-20 hp. and attached and trailed equipment to it. The purchase of this equipment will allow the owner to optimize and improve production processes and significantly save on equipment rental.
motor tractor
A corn planter will reduce manual labor during silage harvesting and reduce seed costs
corn planter BIZON
The purchase of a Fertilizer Manure Spreader will help significantly reduce the amount of manual labor for farmers who keep 15 cows.
fertilizer manure spreader
The purchase of a baler (baling press) will help Mykola Polarush to automate the harvesting of fodder. And this is an increase in milk yields and an opportunity for development for the farm.
baling press
The proceeds will be transferred to the Ukraine Cooperative Federation fund for the development of family farming in Ukraine.
Below each farm family card, there is a scale that allows you to track fundraising progress. Upon receipt of the required amount, the product will be purchased, and we will post a photo or video report on this site. In addition, anyone willing can visit any farm to personally make sure that the funds have been used as intended.
Dairies are ready to pay, firstly, for the quality of milk, and secondly, for its quantity in one place. Therefore, the farmer has to keep at least 10 cows so that the milk trucks can reach him. In addition, the farmer must keep cows according to modern technologies that ensure the quality of milk is not lower than the 1st grade. Modern milking systems, lighting, ventilation, balanced feed - all this must be provided by the farmer in order to get milk that is ready to buy dairies.
In this case, depending on the specific situation, we can go one of several ways:
In any case, we will provide a photo/video report indicating the amount collected for each family, the value of what was purchased, and the sources of additional financing.
Consultation and selection of equipment are carried out by relevant specialists of the "Family Dairy Farms" project, which is the initiator of the creation of this resource. Veterinarians, zootechnicians, and agricultural engineers search for the most appropriate equipment, machinery, cows, etc., which are suitable for the characteristics and price category. The product will be purchased from the most accessible point/dealer/distributor taking into account price, quality, and logistics.
More detailed information about the activities of the Ukrainian Cooperative Federation please found on the organization's Facebook page