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Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
@barley-farm.bsky.social
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This is a backup account for Mohamed Ahmed aka Farmer Mohamed, run by a friend of his.

If you'd like to help us support him and his family, please go to: bit.ly/help-mohamed
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Mohamed Ahmed (backup) @barley-farm.bsky.social · 1d
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.
You might have seen this post before, but I'm reposting and pinning it here, so every new visitor can read about his situation in his own, honest and sincere words.

If you can find it in your heart (and pocket) to help him in any way, please do.

bit.ly/help-mohamed
Hello friends, when I post about plants daily, it's because I enjoy this work. Taking care of plants is wonderful. But that doesn't mean there isn't a dark side to my life. In the Muwasi camp, I live in a tent, and my son carries drinking water every day for a distance of at least 100 meters. I also suffer from the winter cold, and our tents are damaged by the wind during storms and low-pressure systems. I'm also required to provide food, clothing, and care for 13 people who live with me: my family, my brother's family, my mother, and my sister. I'm responsible for all these burdens. This puts a lot of pressure on me. The children don't understand when you tell them you don’t have money to buy them clothes, food, or sweets. Children naturally think their fathers can do anything and have superhuman strength to buy everything they need. But in my daily posts, I don't want to mention these things, but they are part of my life. I focus on posting only about plants. I should also mention that before the war, I had everything I needed to live a decent life. I was employed as a teacher, and l owned land with trees. Olives and almonds, and I used to grow some seasonal crops. I also owned a flock of sheep, which was a good source of income. I won't hide from you that I sold at least $10,000 worth of sheep every year. We also made cheese in the spring. Our life was peaceful in a village near the Rafah crossing. Suddenly, I lost everything and found myself living in a displacement camp. I'm waiting for the war to end and life to return to normal. I ask myself, when will that day come when life returns to normal? I'll plant, raise sheep, go to school, visit my relatives, and talk at night. These are four things I lost during the war. Thank you.
Reposted by Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
barley-farm.bsky.social
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.

Today, he sent me this aerial photo of where his farm was. He writes, "I'm fine, but I'm sad. I saw an aerial photograph of my village; it's recent. Look at the extent of the destruction. My farm has been reduced to piles of sand."

Please share and donate if you can.
Aerial photo of a mostly destroyed village. A roughly drawn circle indicates the spot where Mohamed's farm once stood. It's now barely more than a pile of sand. In the lower right corner, you can see the Rafah border crossing that also looks heavily damaged to my untrained eye.
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
barley-farm.bsky.social
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.

Today, he sent me this aerial photo of where his farm was. He writes, "I'm fine, but I'm sad. I saw an aerial photograph of my village; it's recent. Look at the extent of the destruction. My farm has been reduced to piles of sand."

Please share and donate if you can.
Aerial photo of a mostly destroyed village. A roughly drawn circle indicates the spot where Mohamed's farm once stood. It's now barely more than a pile of sand. In the lower right corner, you can see the Rafah border crossing that also looks heavily damaged to my untrained eye.
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Reposted by Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
chantalalive.blacksky.app
Please read this because Mohamed doesn't share on how hard things are as often as he spreads joy by sharing his plants. But he lives a brutal life with the longing in his heart to go back to living simply on his land.
barley-farm.bsky.social Mohamed Ahmed (backup) @barley-farm.bsky.social · 1d
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.
You might have seen this post before, but I'm reposting and pinning it here, so every new visitor can read about his situation in his own, honest and sincere words.

If you can find it in your heart (and pocket) to help him in any way, please do.

bit.ly/help-mohamed
Hello friends, when I post about plants daily, it's because I enjoy this work. Taking care of plants is wonderful. But that doesn't mean there isn't a dark side to my life. In the Muwasi camp, I live in a tent, and my son carries drinking water every day for a distance of at least 100 meters. I also suffer from the winter cold, and our tents are damaged by the wind during storms and low-pressure systems. I'm also required to provide food, clothing, and care for 13 people who live with me: my family, my brother's family, my mother, and my sister. I'm responsible for all these burdens. This puts a lot of pressure on me. The children don't understand when you tell them you don’t have money to buy them clothes, food, or sweets. Children naturally think their fathers can do anything and have superhuman strength to buy everything they need. But in my daily posts, I don't want to mention these things, but they are part of my life. I focus on posting only about plants. I should also mention that before the war, I had everything I needed to live a decent life. I was employed as a teacher, and l owned land with trees. Olives and almonds, and I used to grow some seasonal crops. I also owned a flock of sheep, which was a good source of income. I won't hide from you that I sold at least $10,000 worth of sheep every year. We also made cheese in the spring. Our life was peaceful in a village near the Rafah crossing. Suddenly, I lost everything and found myself living in a displacement camp. I'm waiting for the war to end and life to return to normal. I ask myself, when will that day come when life returns to normal? I'll plant, raise sheep, go to school, visit my relatives, and talk at night. These are four things I lost during the war. Thank you.
February 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
meave.nyc
If anyone were curious (hi, @barley-farm.bsky.social), this is the message mohamed got when bluesky zapped his 35th (approx.) account. he's appealed, but we know how that goes.

interesting that 1. it's the old message, not the new one @haecnicola.bsky.social got; except 2. it threatens a PII demand
a screenshot of an email received by mohamed ahmed on Feb 6, 2026, 11:26 PM (2 days ago) Bluesky <noreply@bsky.social> to me Hi there, A Bluesky account you control (@rimal-farmer.bsky.social) has been detected by our systems as being spammy, inauthentic, or disruptive to users. As a result, your account has been taken down. As a reminder, Bluesky requires that users do not harm others, including spamming, scamming, phishing or otherwise disrupting the Bluesky experience for other users. If you have any additional questions or wish to appeal this decision please email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz. We understand the inconvenience that the suspension may have caused to your Bluesky experience. Be prepared to show ID to verify that you are the same persona that operates the account as part of your appeal. Bluesky Moderation Team
February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
barley-farm.bsky.social
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.
You might have seen this post before, but I'm reposting and pinning it here, so every new visitor can read about his situation in his own, honest and sincere words.

If you can find it in your heart (and pocket) to help him in any way, please do.

bit.ly/help-mohamed
Hello friends, when I post about plants daily, it's because I enjoy this work. Taking care of plants is wonderful. But that doesn't mean there isn't a dark side to my life. In the Muwasi camp, I live in a tent, and my son carries drinking water every day for a distance of at least 100 meters. I also suffer from the winter cold, and our tents are damaged by the wind during storms and low-pressure systems. I'm also required to provide food, clothing, and care for 13 people who live with me: my family, my brother's family, my mother, and my sister. I'm responsible for all these burdens. This puts a lot of pressure on me. The children don't understand when you tell them you don’t have money to buy them clothes, food, or sweets. Children naturally think their fathers can do anything and have superhuman strength to buy everything they need. But in my daily posts, I don't want to mention these things, but they are part of my life. I focus on posting only about plants. I should also mention that before the war, I had everything I needed to live a decent life. I was employed as a teacher, and l owned land with trees. Olives and almonds, and I used to grow some seasonal crops. I also owned a flock of sheep, which was a good source of income. I won't hide from you that I sold at least $10,000 worth of sheep every year. We also made cheese in the spring. Our life was peaceful in a village near the Rafah crossing. Suddenly, I lost everything and found myself living in a displacement camp. I'm waiting for the war to end and life to return to normal. I ask myself, when will that day come when life returns to normal? I'll plant, raise sheep, go to school, visit my relatives, and talk at night. These are four things I lost during the war. Thank you.
February 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
barley-farm.bsky.social
Hi, Mohamed's friend here.
You might have seen this post before, but I'm reposting and pinning it here, so every new visitor can read about his situation in his own, honest and sincere words.

If you can find it in your heart (and pocket) to help him in any way, please do.

bit.ly/help-mohamed
Hello friends, when I post about plants daily, it's because I enjoy this work. Taking care of plants is wonderful. But that doesn't mean there isn't a dark side to my life. In the Muwasi camp, I live in a tent, and my son carries drinking water every day for a distance of at least 100 meters. I also suffer from the winter cold, and our tents are damaged by the wind during storms and low-pressure systems. I'm also required to provide food, clothing, and care for 13 people who live with me: my family, my brother's family, my mother, and my sister. I'm responsible for all these burdens. This puts a lot of pressure on me. The children don't understand when you tell them you don’t have money to buy them clothes, food, or sweets. Children naturally think their fathers can do anything and have superhuman strength to buy everything they need. But in my daily posts, I don't want to mention these things, but they are part of my life. I focus on posting only about plants. I should also mention that before the war, I had everything I needed to live a decent life. I was employed as a teacher, and l owned land with trees. Olives and almonds, and I used to grow some seasonal crops. I also owned a flock of sheep, which was a good source of income. I won't hide from you that I sold at least $10,000 worth of sheep every year. We also made cheese in the spring. Our life was peaceful in a village near the Rafah crossing. Suddenly, I lost everything and found myself living in a displacement camp. I'm waiting for the war to end and life to return to normal. I ask myself, when will that day come when life returns to normal? I'll plant, raise sheep, go to school, visit my relatives, and talk at night. These are four things I lost during the war. Thank you.
February 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Reposted by Mohamed Ahmed (backup)
meave.nyc
ACCOUNT No. 35 LASTED 2 DAYS
i didn't expect it to stay, but his previous, myatproto account getting nuked genuinely surprised me—can anyone explain that?

@barley-farm.bsky.social returns, FOR NOW, so follow them as well for interim mohamed news; one of us will know something.
bit.ly/help-mohamed
meave.nyc meave (sumud, sister) @meave.nyc · 3d
@rimal-farmer.bsky.social's internet was too slow to post this, which he composed earlier today but didn't get to publish before, you know, what happens happened.

Please read mohamed's words and know they come from his heart; he's one of the most sincere people i've ever met.
bit.ly/help-mohamed
Hello friends, when I post about plants daily, it's because I enjoy this work. Taking care of plants is wonderful. But that doesn't mean there isn't a dark side to my life. In the Muwasi camp, I live in a tent, and my son carries drinking water every day for a distance of at least 100 meters. I also suffer from the winter cold, and our tents are damaged by the wind during storms and low-pressure systems. I'm also required to provide food, clothing, and care for 13 people who live with me: my family, my brother's family, my mother, and my sister. I'm responsible for all these burdens. This puts a lot of pressure on me. The children don't understand when you tell them you don’t have money to buy them clothes, food, or sweets. Children naturally think their fathers can do anything and have superhuman strength to buy everything they need. But in my daily posts, I don't want to mention these things, but they are part of my life. I focus on posting only about plants. I should also mention that before the war, I had everything I needed to live a decent life. I was employed as a teacher, and l owned land with trees. Olives and almonds, and I used to grow some seasonal crops. I also owned a flock of sheep, which was a good source of income. I won't hide from you that I sold at least $10,000 worth of sheep every year. We also made cheese in the spring. Our life was peaceful in a village near the Rafah crossing. Suddenly, I lost everything and found myself living in a displacement camp. I'm waiting for the war to end and life to return to normal. I ask myself, when will that day come when life returns to normal? I'll plant, raise sheep, go to school, visit my relatives and friends, and talk at night. These are four things I lost during the war. Thank you.
February 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
barley-farm.bsky.social
Hi, Mohamed's friend here. Let's give this another try.

I'll be posting for our friend and brother, Farmer Mohamed, until he can speak for himself again.
For the time being, please follow this account for regular updates. If you'd like to leave a message for him, I'm happy to pass it along.
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM