Care Farming Network

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Our Impact

Care Farming Network is a catalyst for fostering connections and enhancing the capacity of care farms across 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 a National Conference, creating connections and providing support for care farmers.

Increasing Capacity for Care Farms

Our experienced advisors provide personalized consultations, sharing years of practical experience and hands-on knowledge to support both aspiring and established care farmers. New initiatives, such as our Mentorship Program and 2025 National Conference, are strengthening the foundation for a more connected network in the future.

Data-Supported Research

CFN curates and shares both US-based and international research on care farming, which validates the therapeutic benefits of care farming through evidence-based findings. This research strengthens stakeholder support, informs policy and funding decisions, and improves on-the-ground program effectiveness. With support from a Northeast SARE grant, CFN is currently exploring the key characteristics of successful Care Farms throughout the U.S. and studying the impact of care farming on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) employed on these farms.

What care farmers say about CFN

"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

“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