Our Impact
The Care Farming Network is a catalyst for fostering connections and enhancing the capacity of care farms throughout the United States.
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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
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
![Amanda](https://carefarmingnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ohana-Farm.png)
![Gayle](https://carefarmingnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Full-Pocket-Farm-Logo.jpg)
![Alethea](https://carefarmingnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Orkestai-Farm-Logo.png)
![A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm](https://carefarmingnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Reeds-Farm.jpg)
"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