Discover how emerging research in the United States is advancing and validating care farming practices with two key players in the field. Green Care Lab (UC Davis) brings scientific insight into how structured interactions with animals, gardens, and nature enhance wellbeing. We’ll hear how GAAMHA’s R.O.O.T.S. program is redefining recovery through data-driven, person-centered treatment options in alternative settings. Together, these leaders will share actionable findings, practical applications, and examples of how evidence-based approaches can strengthen programming, deepen impact, and inform the future of care farming.
Presenters + Slides:
Dr. Rebecca Calisi Rodríguez, Ph.D., Green Care Lab (CA)
Shawn Hayden, GAAMHA (MA)
- View presentation here!