Building a 500-Cow
Dairy Herd by 2028
Completing our new dairy farm is only the beginning. Once construction is complete, we will relocate our existing herd of 50 dairy cows to the new facility and begin the next phase of our mission—expanding to a herd of 500 high-producing dairy cows by the beginning of 2028.
Herd Target Milestone
Vetted & acclimated to local Kandahar feeding conditions.
Target volume needed to reach full program capacity.
Projected capacity by early 2028 to support local families.
Why Herd Expansion Matters
The new farm provides the land, barns, infrastructure, and equipment needed to support a much larger operation. However, facilities alone do not produce milk.
Our primary operational focus following facility construction is acquiring high-quality pregnant dairy cows that can begin producing milk shortly after arriving while also growing the next generation of the herd.
Strategic Objectives
- Increase fresh milk production for local communities
- Create dozens of additional full-time agricultural jobs
- Strengthen Afghanistan's domestic dairy infrastructure
- Reduce reliance on imported dairy products
- Improve breeding programs for future herd growth
- Support participating families through net program proceeds
Our Herd Expansion Plan
Our strategy focuses on acquiring pregnant dairy cows. This approach allows the farm to increase milk production quickly while naturally expanding the herd through future calf births.
Our active pilot herd, fully acclimated to local conditions, serving as the operational and genetics baseline.
Expanding capacity to reach full community impact and operational goals.
Focusing on pregnant dairy cows to trigger lactation and natural breeding cycles.
Achieving full capacity by early 2028 to become Kandahar's leading dairy supplier and family support engine.
Expansion Budget Framework
Operating funds allow Arghandab Dairy Farm to acquire pregnant dairy cows, representing the primary deployment area following facility completion.
The Impact of Herd Expansion
A herd of 500 dairy cows will significantly increase our ability to provide fresh, locally produced dairy products while creating lasting economic opportunities and family assistance throughout the region.