The Selah Care Farm harnesses the power of nature to help cope with grief
This article shares the story of Selah Farm in Arizona, which was founded in 2016 as a refuge for people navigating grief. It discusses the ways in which interaction with animals and nature are supporting the participants at the farm.
Care Farming Network Launch!
The Care Farming Network celebrated its “virtual launch” on October 6th! We shared our history, heard from four Care Farms throughout the country, and hosted an open forum to hear from members about how we can offer support to farmers and grow a robust national network. Special thanks to Desert Survivors, Old School Farms, Urban Autism Solutions, and Little […]
Pasa Panel Discussion “Farming As Therapy For Marginalized Individuals”
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s annual conference is one of the largest gatherings of sustainable farmers and food system changemakers the Mid-Atlantic region which builds community to create a space where inspiration, innovation, and connection flourish. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 am ET, the Care Farming Network hosted a panel discussion titled “Farming as Therapy for […]
Care Farming: Farming With a Social Purpose
Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture’s 23rd Annual Conference was held January 13-14, 2022. The conference included a session on Care Farming highlighting “Farming with Social Purpose.” The panel discussion explored several different care farming models and initiatives and discussed the benefits and challenges of each. The conference program can be found here. Presenters included:Andrea Barnhart, Care […]