Other experience/agricultural/business training - I am new to farming with no formal experience, but I am deeply committed to learning. I am self-educating through online courses, farm visits, and halal livestock care resources. I am starting a small-scale halal farm with 10 goats and 10 chickens, and plan to grow seasonal vegetables and fodder. My background includes business and management skills, which I aim to apply to sustainable, ethical farming.
Do you have a business plan?
No - Not a formal one yet — but we have a clear vision and are in the process of developing a simple business plan. Our goal is to build a small-scale halal farm called Barakah Green, starting with 10 goats, 10 chickens, and seasonal vegetables. We aim to serve our local community with ethical, faith-based food production while learning and growing gradually. We are currently working on budgeting, infrastructure planning, and market research for egg, milk, and vegetable sales.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - No — We do not currently have full financial resources, but we are planning to start the farm with the help of a lease agreement and possibly a small loan. We are committed to beginning on a small scale with goats, chickens, and vegetables. Our approach is cautious and focused on long-term sustainability. We are exploring affordable options to build the farm step by step.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Yes — We are looking for financial resources to support the startup phase of our farm. We are primarily interested in exploring small agricultural loans, halal-compliant financing, or grants aimed at new or beginner farmers. Our goal is to build a modest, faith-based family farm through responsible, step-by-step growth.
Project
Farm Name
Barakah Greens
Farm Project Description
🐐 Barakah Green – A Fresh Start with Faith & Purity
Welcome to Barakah Green — a humble halal farm where faith meets farming.
We are beginners in agriculture, taking our very first steps into ethical, Islamic farming. Though we are new, we’re starting with passion, sincerity, and a commitment to grow slowly and naturally.
🔸 Starting with:
🐐 10 healthy goats
🐔 10 happy, free-range chickens
At Barakah Green, our animals are raised with love, care, and cleanliness, following the values of Zabeeha, Tayyib (pure), and Amanah (trust). No shortcuts. No chemicals. Just honest farming.
🌾 Our dream is to build a small, sustainable farm that provides:
Fresh halal meat
Free-range eggs
A connection to the land and faith
We believe that every seed planted with honesty grows with barakah. Join us on this journey of faith, farming, and fresh beginnings.
Barakah Green — Pure. Peaceful. Halal.
🌾 Cultivable Land 4–5 acres Fodder, vegetables, herbs
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - depend
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Partially cleared, with some natural vegetation — suitable for small-scale halal farming and gradual development."
Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
Yes - Yes — We require small, basic farm buildings such as a goat shelter, chicken coop, a storage shed, and a modest residential space for our family. All structures will be simple and suited for small-scale halal farming.
Need fenced land
Yes - Yes — Fencing is essential for the safety of our animals (goats and chickens), to prevent them from wandering off and to protect them from predators. We prefer land that is already fenced, or where fencing is allowed and feasible.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Goats: ~5–10 liters per goat per day = ~50–100 liters/day Chickens: ~0.2–0.5 liters per chicken = ~2–5 liters/day Household: ~100–150 liters/day (basic use) Small garden/fodder: ~100–200 liters/day Total Estimate: ~250–400 liters/day minimum
Need on-site housing
Yes - Yes — We require simple on-site housing to live with our family as part of our halal farming lifestyle. The housing will be modest and suited for rural living, allowing us to care for the animals daily and manage the farm full-time.
Production type
Vegetable - Seasonal vegetables (e.g. tomatoes, spinach, okra, coriander) for household use and small surplus
Livestock - Goats - Small herd of goats for milk and breeding (halal ethical standards)
Poultry - Layers - Egg-laying hens for family use and small-scale local sales
Hay & Forage - Fodder crops (e.g. alfalfa, grass mix) to feed goats
Other - Faith-based halal homestead farm focused on sustainability, animal welfare, and family food security
Type of agriculture
Other - Other (specify): We will follow natural and faith-based halal farming practices that are free from harmful chemicals, antibiotics, and synthetic additives. While we are not currently certified organic, our goal is to maintain ethical, clean, and environmentally responsible production. We may pursue organic certification in the future as the farm grows.
Soil needs
I don’t know
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Yes — We are willing to acquire basic commercial farm insurance and name the property owner as “additionally insured” on the policy to provide peace of mind and protection for all parties involved.
