The mission of Zhi-ba Shing-ga (“Peace Farm" in Tibetan) is five fold:
- To establish a breeding herd of high-quality foundation yaks whose offspring would be available for purchase;
- To establish a herd of foundation bulls with high-quality genetics that would be available for breeding by individuals with yaks who do not wish to maintain bulls;
- To harvest, promote and market yak fiber to fiber artisans;
- To establish a small, meat producing herd of ten dri (cows) and market yak steers at 900-1000 pounds; and,
- To promote yaks as a means of rural, economic development in Eastern Kentucky, including the raising of several yak bulls which exhibit good grow and size genetics for crossbreeding local beef cattle.