Our Farm
Discover the Heart of Raízes do Bem
Set amidst the fertile landscape of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Raízes do Bem Farm will encompass a vibrant 4-hectare ecosystem dedicated to agroecology, community empowerment, and social transformation. Our farm is more than a place — it is a vision where land, people, and purpose come together to foster a future rooted in sustainability and hope.
Land Distribution (4 hectares):
- 1 hectare: Agroecological crops and thriving community garden
- 0.5 hectare: Moringa silage cultivation for sustainable livestock feed
- 0.3 hectare: Free-range chicken coop with 50 laying hens
- 0.3 hectare: Pig pen housing 5 sows and 1 boar
- 0.4 hectare: Corral housing an initial herd of 5 high-quality dairy heifers, inseminated for optimal milk production, with integrated milking area
- 0.5 hectare: Main house with administrative office, artisan cheese production room, and smoking facility
- 0.5 hectare: **Fruit orchard** to supply seasonal, chemical-free fruits for our artisan sweets production
- 1 hectare: Reserved for future expansions — agroforestry, educational spaces, and innovative sustainable initiatives
Initial Infrastructure:
- Main house with independent administrative office
- Artisan production room for cheeses and sweets
- Dedicated smoking room for cured meats and cheeses
- Efficient irrigation system and artesian well
- Composting center for organic waste recycling
Planned Future Expansions:
- Classrooms: Spaces for hands-on agroecology, environmental education, and community training programs
- Gourmet space: A welcoming venue for farm-to-table events, local fairs, and culinary experiences highlighting the farm’s products
- Agroforestry plots: Integration of trees and perennial crops to enrich biodiversity and carbon capture
Raízes do Bem Farm is designed to be a place of healing, learning, and regeneration — where every seed planted nourishes both the land and the community. Our goal is to cultivate not only healthy food systems, but also dignity, opportunity, and a deep connection between people and nature.
From these 4 hectares, we will grow a movement — one that nurtures the soil, the spirit, and the promise of a more just and sustainable future. Join us in planting the seeds of transformation.