A place of opportunity and hope
We help refugee families regain dignity, confidence, food access and community through animals and agriculture.
From a small goat project to a refugee-run farm
Utah Refugee Goats began in 2013 as the East African Goat Project, with support from the International Rescue Committee. It gave refugees a place to reconnect with farming, animals, food and community.
Rio Tinto donated 87 acres of land, which became a place for families to gather, learn, grow food and care for animals. In 2021 the farm became refugee-run, giving leadership and decision-making to the community it serves.
Our refugee-led timeline
- 2013
The East African Goat Project
Started with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
- 87 ac
Land from Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto donated 87 acres — a place to gather, learn, grow food and care for animals.
- 2021
Refugee-run
Leadership and decision-making moved to the refugee community.
- 2024
Training expands
Utah State University Extension partnered with the farm on goat care, poultry, grazing, fencing and sustainable agriculture.
- Today
Rebuilding
After avian flu losses and stolen goats, we are rebuilding with volunteers, donors, sponsors and partners.
Where we are going
A future where refugee families have farming opportunities, culturally important food, training, leadership and community support.
Food access
Culturally important food raised by and for the community.
Training & skills
Animal husbandry, grazing, fencing and farm business.
Community healing
A place to belong, gather and lead.
Hard seasons, and a community that shows up
Avian flu caused devastating losses to our poultry, and goats were stolen from the farm — a deep loss for the refugee families who cared for them. With help from volunteers, donors, sponsors and partners, we are rebuilding.
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