2026 Conference Registration and Details
Care Farming Network National Conference “Rooted and Rising: Growing the Future of Care Farming” February 9-11, 2026 Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center February 9–11, 2026 | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center Be part of a one-of-a-kind gathering of care farmers, practitioners, and advocates from across the country as we come together to learn, connect, and […]
Special Hearts Farm
Special Hearts Farm is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities and unique abilities by providing adult day training, supported employment, and business opportunities related to farming and gardening experiences. The farm is located in Winter Garden, Florida. A collaboration between Orange County Public Schools and the Special Hearts Farm features a “true transition opportunity” for […]
Farming, camping and community: Welcome to The Specialty Crop
Author: Katelyn Winberg A five-acre farmstead near Hudson in southeastern South Dakota is dedicated to sowing meaningful lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Katie and Chris Zuraff purchased the farmstead they turned into an agritourism venture and an educational nonprofit known as The Specialty Crop in 2021, but the dream began decades earlier. The […]
EVENT POSTPONED: Midwest Care Farm Tour & Meetup at Farm in the Dell RRV (MN)
Come meet fellow care farmers for a tour at 21 Roots Farm in Minnesota
Join CFN’s Monthly Open Office Hour – August 19th
Have questions about care farming? Need guidance or resources? Join the Care Farming Network’s Open Office Hour on Tuesday, August 19th 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 […]
Care Farm Happenings & Highlights
Every month, CFN is spotlighting the incredible work happening on care farms across the country. From exciting partnerships and policy recognition to groundbreaking programs and opportunities to get involved, these stories show the power of care farming in action. Read on to see how care farms are making a difference, sharing their good news, providing […]
August Member Gathering
Evaluating for Impact: Tools for Measuring Success Outcome vs. output. Qualitative vs. quantitative. Do these terms make your head spin? You’re not alone—and this hands-on session is designed with you in mind. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your care farm’s programming, this practical webinar with Q&A will walk you through the […]
Care Farming Network visits North Carolina!
This June, Care Farming Network was excited to spend time in North Carolina visiting three inspiring care farms: Seawind Farm, Peacehaven Community Farm, and the Farm at Penny Lane, and co-hosting a Social Care Farming Tour at Blawesome, a flower farm located in Chapel Hill. Seawind Farm Founded in 2017, Seawind Farm, has developed a […]
View of Heaven
View of Heaven Farm (Loudoun County, Virginia), provides year-round living-wage meaningful employment opportunities to individuals in their neurodiverse and physically disabled community. View of Heaven sells a variety of fresh produce and baked goods at at their own Farm Market every Saturday, and throughout the week at Spring House Farm Store. Customers can also preorder […]
Farm at Penny Lane
The Farm at Penny Lane’s innovative programs help mental health clients become more self-sufficient. The UNC Farm at Penny Lane, located on 40 acres in northern Chatham County, uses a holistic and sustainable approach to enhance the quality of life of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness by offering opportunities to become healthier and more self-sufficient. […]