Care Farming Network

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Our Impact

The Care Farming Network is a catalyst for fostering connections and enhancing the capacity of care farms throughout the United States.

What we do and why it matters

We are a pioneering network that connects established and aspiring care farmers, fosters meaningful support, and raises awareness about the transformative power of care farming. 

Raising Awareness

The Care Farming Network promotes the concept of care farming and its therapeutic benefits, educating the public, shaping attitudes, and inspiring action. We highlight inspiring stories and care farm changemakers through our newsletters, social media channels, and national media attention.

Building Community

Since 2021, more than 300 care farms have joined our network and are featured on our interactive online map. We organize farm tours, meet-ups, discussion groups, member gatherings, retreats, and an annual conference, creating connections and providing nationwide support for care farmers.

Increasing Capacity for Care Farms

Our experienced advisors offer consultations for care farms, sharing years of practical experience and advice to both aspiring and established care farmers. New programming, such as a mentorship program and 2025 National Conference, build the foundation for a stronger network in the future.

Data-Supported Research

CFN highlights international and US-based research on care farming, validating the therapeutic benefits of care farming practices with evidence-based findings. This research strengthens stakeholder support, informs policy decisions, and enhances program effectiveness. A grant from Northeast SARE provides funding for the Care Farming Network to explore the characteristics of successful Care Farms throughout the US and study the impact Care Farming has on I/DD workers.

Testimonials

"This network is such a gift! Just knowing there are other like-minded folks out there just trying to make a difference and use their land for good has been so inspiring."
Amanda
AmandaOhana Farm
"The Care Farming Network is exactly what we have all needed! It's amazing to connect to so many organizations and offer help. We talk with lots of people who may have a different path, but get inspired just knowing that "it can happen!" We would have been LOST without the example, guidance, and inspiration of Red Wiggler and the early "get-togethers."
Gayle
GayleFull Pocket Farm
“Thank you so much for meeting with me yesterday! I truly felt your deep support and caring, and I am grateful. It is relieving to share with folks who understand the intricacies of a care farm on so many levels. Our conversation sparked many thoughts that I will be marinating!”
Alethea
AletheaOrkestai Farm
“Being a part of the Care Farming Network has enabled us to network with farms pursuing a similar mission of empowering people through agriculture. Care Farms help people to connect with the earth, explore career pathways, gain leadership and teamwork experience, and gain a sense of pride in their work.”
A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm
A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm
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"Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren't there more care farms in the U.S.?"

LISTEN HERE to Side Effects Public Media radio segment chronicling the growing care farm movement in the United States