A business plan has been developed to begin a chicken farming project. The goals of the project include providing eggs for the school children, eggs to sell publicly to generate income, and a unique learning experience for the students as they assist in caring for the chickens. The projected income will help cover the annual cost of food for the school and be a great blessing.
The school needs several start up items to begin. These include setting up the chicken barn, installation of a water supply system, buying the chickens, purchasing chicken feed, and labor. These initial capital costs are estimated to be $6,000. Our goal is to raise these funds, allowing the project to begin and operate for three months. Once the initial chickens are producing, it is expected that the income from the project will cover its on-going operational expenses and generate income for the school.
NLF & local donors have pledged $1,000 (17%) of the funds needed. We are asking NLIF donors to help raise the remaining 83% ($5,000).
For more information regarding this project see the Poultry Farming Proposal.