The Mini Farm Project Ltd is a Queensland based registered charity on a mission to eliminate food insecurity by building a network of charity farms.

These farms grow fresh produce and donate it to food relief agencies while creating jobs, providing accredited training for young people, and inclusive community programs.

Food insecurity remains a serious issue in Australia. In 2024 FoodBank reports, 32% of households (approx. 3.4 million) experienced moderate food insecurity, with nearly 2 million households (19%) facing severe food insecurity.

Meaning these households are skipping meals or going whole days without eating.

OzHarvest reports that:

• 77% of charities have seen rising demand
• 31% of those seeking help are doing so for the first time
• 72% of charities don’t have enough food
• 1,200 charities remain on the wait list for food support
  

This is a growing emergency impacting families and single parents, with
food relief charities stretched beyond capacity.

Purpose:

Produce up to 150,000 meals per acre per year in our Market Garden area.

Establish a youth training farm to empower young people with agricultural skills.

Provide fresh produce free of charge to local charities, directly addressing food insecurity.

Foster community engagement and sustainable practices through partnerships and educational programs.

Objectives:

Train up to 20 students every six months, providing them with hands-on experience and a Horticulture Certificate II.

Partner with local employers to create job opportunities for successful graduates.

Build a scalable and sustainable farm model to serve as a blueprint for future developments.

• Food Relief: Up to 150,000 meals per year for vulnerable families from our market garden area and more in our syntropic area.
• Youth Development: 40+ young people trained annually.
• Employment Creation: 4+ long-term jobs supported.
• Environmental Stewardship: Regenerative, carbon-neutral farm model.
• Community Inclusion: Workshops, eco-tours, NDIS programs.
• Cultural Enrichment: Bush food education and reconciliation programs.
  

The Mini Farm Project will seek funding to cover:

1. Infrastructure development (shipping containers, tools, equipment, irrigation systems).
2. Staffing costs for full-time and casual farmers for 3 years of operation.
3. Program materials for student training.
4. Bore water drilling and pump.
5. Access to 3 phase electricity.

Total Estimated Funding Need: $1,660,000 over three years.

You can help by Joining our Partner Program with a $10,000 donation.