Explore Beyond the Conference
The 2026 Care Farming Network National Conference takes place in beautiful Montgomery County–Maryland’s Cultural Capital. Explore the cultural delights, rich history, and international communities of the region on the Visit Montgomery website. Dozens of restaurants and other businesses are a short walk or spin away from the conference venue on Lake Rio (Gaithersburg, MD). Browse […]
Join CFN’s Monthly Open Office Hour
Have questions about care farming? Need guidance or resources? Join the Care Farming Network’s Open Office Hour on Tuesday, October 21st at 10 AM (Eastern Time) for a casual, drop-in session where you can connect, ask questions, and get support. Whether you’re seeking advice, looking to troubleshoot a challenge, or just want to connect with […]
New Growth Project
Create Jobs. Build Community. Change Lives. New Growth Project, located in Rockford Michigan, employs individuals with disabilities by growing nourishing vegetables for their community. Why Job Opportunities? Nearly 81% of individuals with cognitive differences are unemployed. This leads to a lack of community connections, isolation, and depression. Why A Farm Setting? Providing nourishing food for […]
Benefits of social farming and how farmers can get involved
By Becky Harrington Care farming can bring diversification benefits for farmers who want to take on a social purpose and help bring extra income to rural economies. Also known as social farming or green care, the term refers to the provision of on-farm activities for people with care needs, including neurodivergence such as autism and […]
Fundraising Strategies for Your Care Farm
Funding is one of the biggest hurdles for aspiring care farmers. In this session, we’ll explore practical fundraising strategies- from grants and individual donors to partnerships and earned income- while highlighting real-world examples of how care farms across the country are sustaining and growing their work. We’ll be joined by Nora Venezky, Development Director at […]
From Idea to Action: Resources for Beginning Care Farmers
Launching a care farm can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to start from scratch. In this session, we’ll explore the tools, templates, networks, and programs available to support new care farmers, including CFN’s mentorship program, online resource library, and peer support opportunities. We’ll be joined by special presenters from Root in Nature and AgrAbility, […]
Introduction to Care Farming: Foundations and Program Design
This session introduces the foundations of care farming, including different program models, therapeutic approaches, and strategies for designing a program that fits your goals and community. The conversation will be co-hosted with Suzanne Kapral, a respected advisor in farm-based interventions who provides expert counsel across the United States on the creation, funding, and maintenance of farm-based […]
2025 Beginning Care Farmer Online Series
Care Farming Network is excited to host the 2025 Beginning Care Farmer Series, a three-part online program for aspiring care farmers. Each session offers practical guidance, real-world examples, and helpful resources to support your journey from vision to reality. 👉 Registration is $10 suggested (or pay what you can) per session. Your support helps make […]
Ag Apprentice Program Helps Disabled Adults Grow
Mandy’s Farm, an AgrAbility partner program, hosts an agricultural program that teaches farming, fosters individual growing interests and supports employment. By Kerry Halladay A growing program in New Mexico is helping connect adults with disabilities to farming. On July 16, the USDA-funded AgrAbility program hosted the first of its National Training Workshop Encore Webinars for 2025. The event […]
Join CFN’s Monthly Open Office Hour – September 16th
Have questions about care farming? Need guidance or resources? Join the Care Farming Network’s Open Office Hour on Tuesday, September 16th at 10 AM (ET) for a casual, drop-in session where you can connect, ask questions, and get support. Whether you’re seeking advice, looking to troubleshoot a challenge, or just want to connect with the […]