A Farm Less Ordinary: Ribbon Cutting
On June 14, 2021, A Farm Less Ordinary (AFLO) held a ribbon cutting celebration for AFLO North, their new Lovettsville location in Loudoun County, VA. This was a momentous occasion for all, and the expansion of AFLO reaffirmed Red Wiggler’s and the Care Farming Network’s vision of helping others establish a Care Farm in their communities, so that […]
Farm helps people with autism live better lives
This article shares the story of Hiram Farm, a nonprofit organization in Ohio that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In the article, one of the farm’s participants describes the ways in which working on the farm has made a positive impact on her life.
Women create vertical farm with mission to help adults with special needs
This 4-min video provided an overview of Vertical Harvest Farm in Wyoming, and founders of the farm discuss the ways in which their staff grow through their work. Half of Vertical Harvest’s workers have physical or intellectual disabilities.
It’s hard to grow vegetables in this mountain town. Then this farmer had an idea
An article showcasing the innovative approach to indoor farming at Vertical Harvest Farm in Wyoming. Half of Vertical Harvest’s workers have physical or intellectual disabilities.
Pasa Panel Exploring Therapeutic Farming
From February 5-8, 2020, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture held its 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Conference. Red Wiggler participated as part of a panel exploring Therapeutic Farming. Red Wiggler shared about their mission, programs, and starting up the Care Farming Network. Other panelists included: AgrAbility for Pennsylvanias, Edenspore Design, and Baltimore Free Farm. It was standing room only, and many attendees voiced interest […]
7th National Farm-Based Education Conference
This fall, we were excited to be a part of the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference held in Baltimore, MD from November 8-13, 2019.As part of the organizing committee, Red Wiggler organized a Social Care Farming Track which included workshops and a Social Care Farming Meetup for other farms working with vulnerable populations. As part of the […]
Charles River Center’s Horticulture Program
This 5-min video looks into the Charles River Center’s Horticulture Program, which provides therapeutic opportunities and educates adults with developmental disabilities and autism to grow and tend produce and flowers, care for farm animals, and interact with the natural environment.
The Farm That Grows Farmer
An in-depth look at Red Wiggler farm, including interviews of staff and growers and a discussion of care farming and its benefits.