Who We Are
We connect established and aspiring care farms, foster meaningful support, and build awareness about the transformative power of care farming.
We create community for care farmers
Our network connects aspiring and established care farms to resources that help them grow. We offer members:
Consultations
Knowledgeable care farmers with real-world expertise will provide guidance on how to start a care farm, build capacity, and grow your farm. Inquire here.
U.S. care farm directory and map
Our directory showcases care farms across the U.S., complete with links to each farm’s profile, making it fun and easy to find a care farm near you. Explore the map here.
Tools to learn and grow
Events
A supportive community
Free membership
A program of Red Wiggler Community Farm
The Care Farming Network is a program of Red Wiggler Community Farm, a care farm founded in 1996 where people with developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food.
What is care farming?
Care farming uses therapeutic farming to promote health, well-being and belonging.
Care farming serves a diverse range of individuals, offering therapeutic interventions, social support, skill development, and engagement with nature and agriculture. These programs typically occur on working farms, utilizing resources like plants, animals, and outdoor spaces to provide therapy, job skills training, and social inclusion.
While our network primarily focuses on farms serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, care farms cater to diverse populations, including veterans, seniors with dementia, and those facing substance use addiction and mental health challenges.
What are the benefits of care farming?
Our Team
Meet the Care Farming team, a dedicated group with over 40 years of combined expertise, passionately supporting the Care Farms in our network.
