Growing Farms, Feeding Futures
Uniting communities to create sustainable solutions for food security.
Welcome to The Mini Farm Project
We're not just growing food, we're sowing the seeds of change.
From working to create a network of charity farms to placing donors at the centre of our mission.
We are on a mission to combat food insecurity across Queensland, then Australia, by establishing a network of charity farms stretching from Coolangatta to Cairns. We grow fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs, bush foods, and more, providing this food each week for free to our charity partners:
- Meals on Wheels
- OzHarvest
- FareShare
- And other local charities near our farms.
Access to nutritious food is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
Our initiative is more than just farming; it's a movement that brings together Industry, Government, Education, Charity, and YOU in a collaborative effort.
Together, we are dedicated to:
- Year-round food production
- Youth education, engagement, and employment programs
- Community cohesion through farm-based activities
Join us today in our mission to build a healthier, more resilient future for all.
Together, we can sow the seeds of lasting change.
Vision
To establish a network of charity farms stretching from Coolangatta to Cairns, ensuring that no Queenslander goes hungry needlessly.
Mission
To feed Queenslanders in need by growing and providing diverse, nutritious food that is donated to local charities for distribution.
Primary Goal
To cultivate a wide range of food—including fruits, vegetables, herbs, fish, chicken eggs, honey, and bush foods—through various sustainable growing methods, ensuring year-round production.
Our solution
GROW
EDUCATE
BUILD
Objectives to Meet Our Vision
Increase the quantity and quality of fresh, nutrient-dense food donated to food relief charities. Ensure year-round availability to alleviate food insecurity, with a focus on supporting vulnerable families and children.
Strengthen community ties through a wide array of programs, including workshops, events, and volunteer opportunities. These activities will foster social inclusion, promote civic pride, and reinforce resilience in times of crisis.
Provide impactful education through school-based charity farms and volunteer programs. We focus on teaching sustainable agriculture practices and offering skill-building opportunities that create pathways to employment.
Offer employment to long-term unemployed individuals and farmers, supporting their reintegration into the workforce. This contributes to reducing unemployment while providing meaningful jobs that enhance community well-being.
Develop carbon-negative farms that use regenerative farming practices and climate-sensitive ag-tech. We aim to minimise environmental impact by operating pesticide- and fertiliser-free, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Collaborate with partners to establish a network of disaster relief food production hubs across Queensland. These hubs will ensure preparedness for crises and build a resilient local food system, reducing dependence on traditional supply chains.
Build commercial ventures and form strategic partnerships with governments, businesses, and educational institutions. These partnerships will fund and expand operations, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our network of farms.
Promote the inclusion of First Nations Peoples in all aspects of our farms and charity, integrating traditional knowledge into our education and training programs. We will provide employment opportunities and ensure access to free food for First Nations communities, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening our shared connection to the land.
Differentiators
🔍 Innovative Approach: Passionate individuals embracing unconventional thinking.
🌐 Strong Network: Deep connections with charities, organisations, and communities.
🤝 Community Engagement: Hands-on involvement through programs, workshops, and volunteer efforts.
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Frequently asked question
Because the reality is stark: over 3.7 million households in Australia, including children, are currently skipping meals or enduring entire days without eating. There's simply not enough food to reach those who need it most. We refuse to stand idly by; instead, we're turning to farming as a solution.
Our vision is bold yet achievable: to Build a Network of Charity Farms, with the community at the heart of our mission. With two active farms already established in Samford and Loganlea, we've not only proven our concept but also its replicability.
A network offers resilience and flexibility, especially in times of targeted weather events causing damage. It allows us to grow a diverse range of nutritious foods anytime, anywhere, using various growing styles like regenerative farming, aquaponics, open-field egg production, hydroponics, and more.
We offer unique donation opportunities such as Sponsoring a Bed, joining our Feed Australia Challenge, or purchasing our purpose-driven coffee. Every contribution helps fund our farmers to continue growing food all year round.
We go further as a charity to provide donors of our Feed Australia Challenge the opportunity to Vote which farm is built next, know how much funds we raised and spent and to sit into our live stream operations meetings.
As a charity we primarily work on the good nature of people to make donations to fund what we do and how we do it.
In 2018, Australia raised the largest amount of money ever for a single cause. The 2018 bush fire event. Some of that money has not been distributed and caused a great amount of controversy with the people of Australia. We have experienced mistrust thinking that we will not direct donations to where they need to go.
So we created our Feed Australia Challenge. A program were we are working to attract 100,000 Aussies to donate a minimum of $3.70 a month to fund a farm a month. What they get for their donation is (1) To vote which farm is built next, (2) to know how much we raised and spent, and (3) to sit in to our live stream operations meetings.
We believe in transparency and inclusion and this world first program delivers.
Business, organisations, families and individual can make a tax deductible donation to fund our farms by Sponsoring a Bed.
We provide a monthly or one off donation opportunity to sponsor a quarter, half or whole bed for a year.
All funds go to the farms operational costs including farmer wages and inputs to produce food and develop programs.
Sponsors receive a plaque, logo on farm sponsor sign and 12 social media posts to share on their social media along with regular shoutouts on our social media through the year.
If you want your donation to Matter CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A BED TODAY.
We are a Registered Australian Charity with ACNC, and DGR1 Registered with the ATO and All donations are fully Tax Deductible.
ABN: 88606937286.
We have mapped our services to the following UNSDG's in order to make it easy for business to sponsor.
Our services can meet your ESG targets in Social and Environmental targets and goals.
Contact us for more information.
