Gould Farm’s Agnes Cheese Wins Gold at the Big E
Gould Farm’s very own Agnes cheese has taken home the gold at the Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition this July! This prestigious event showcases the best of New England cheesemakers and this award is a major accomplishment! Gould Farm, founded in 1913, is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults […]
Farming connects people with disabilities to nature, community and a sense of purpose
Summer mornings start peacefully at 21 Roots Farm. When the youth farmers arrive, it’s possible to hear their footsteps as they crunch their way up the gravel road. The broiler chickens are quietly cackling to themselves, and a gentle breeze rustles through the tops of the trees. It’s already warm, and the farmers gather under […]
Care Farming Takes Root at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina
This summer, Warren Wilson College expanded its commitment to care farming by offering two programs through the college’s Center for Working Lands. The first program, “Green Care with Veterans,” was a six-week therapy group for justice-involved veterans. The second was a one-day course, “Green Care Theory and Practice,” geared towards clinical social workers and others […]
“The Country Side of Care”
This special documentary describes Montana’s Care Farm program in the Flathead Valley near Kalispell, MT.
“Sowing a Community for People With Disabilities”
Peacehaven Community Farm in Guilford County is hoping to become a national model for how to shelter and respectfully serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Care Farm Meet-ups and Farm Tours
Are you looking to meet fellow care farmers in your region? Are you curious to explore how care farms operate? CFN is co-hosting care farm meetups and tours throughout the coming months at various farms, and you’re invited to join in the fun! Pennsylvania Meetup in September Homefields Care Farm is an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated […]
2024 Beginning Care Farming Virtual Series
Care Farming Network hosted a 3-session series in September 2024. Each session focused on a specific topic that aspiring care farmers must consider as they begin their journey. The recorded sessions are available to view below, and each session includes a resource page with helpful information. Find recordings and resource lists for CFN’s 2023 series […]
August Monthly Member Gathering: Effective Nonprofit Board Governance
Join us in August to discuss how nonprofit Care Farms can build and support an Effective Board of Directors.
Want to Start A Care Farm: Planning & Funding Your Care Farm!
Are you an aspiring care farm with the dream of starting your own farm? Join us to discuss how to get started as we share various examples of care farms across the U.S. We’ll explore how to connect with other care farmers, focus on setting a strategy, and tap into resources to craft your vision […]
Exploring Business Models and Facility/Land Options for Your Care Farm
A Care Farm can be structured in several ways. Understanding the various models- and their pros and cons- will help you identify which makes the most sense as you begin your care farming journey. We’ll also cover zoning and insurance issues, walk through how you develop a list of needs for your land and facilities, […]