Support the Ukrainian farmer

It is a charitable resource launched by the Ukrainian Cooperative Federation, which aim is to attract funds for specific farming families for specific needs.

Support farmers

Agriculture of Ukraine

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

70% horticultural products
67% dairy products
40% production of fine grains
90% potato

Ukrainian Cooperative Federation mission

The consolidation of individuals and organizations for the promotion of cooperation and sustainable development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine.

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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.

Agrarian Ukraine begins with family farms

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.

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Support all farmers at the same time by purchasing a virtual glass of milk for only $10.

The proceeds will be transferred to the Ukraine Cooperative Federation fund for the development of family farming in Ukraine.

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Thanks from the farmers

Dementjev Oleksandr (Sumy region)

"We would like to thank all the nonprofits who donated 23,000 UAH to our family for providing additional food and branches for our cows. "

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Dobrolezha Oksana (Mykolaiv region)

"I am grateful to the Family Dairy Farms project for this resource of real help to farmers and all those who supported us. We received 11 000 UAH. Thanks to this money we were able to buy fodder for the fodder and planting material."

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Mykytiuk family (Mykolaiv region)

"We, Pavlo and Irina Mikityuki and our children, are very grateful for the support. The 42,000 UAH received allowed us to buy fodder for the hut and support the farm in the conditions of the occupation."

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Questions and answers

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How to make sure that the collected funds will be used according to the intended purpose?

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.

How does a farmer earn?

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.

What will happen if the family does not have time to collect the required amount by the specified date?

In this case, depending on the specific situation, we can go one of several ways:

  • purchase other urgently needed goods for the needs of this farm, the cost of which is within the collected amount;
  • if the amount to complete the collection is very small, for example, 1,000 hryvnias, the project will help cover the shortage with its own resources (from the funds of the families themselves, a loan, or with the assistance of the project);
  • collected funds for those farms that did not have time to collect the required amount will be redirected to the SMF, which has the least amount until the collection is completed.

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.

Who will choose and where will they buy what they need?

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.

Where can I see more detailed information about the project and farmers?

More detailed information about the activities of the Ukrainian Cooperative Federation please found on the organization's Facebook page