Care Farming Network’s Mentorship Program
This webinar will provide an overview of Care Farming Network’s NEW Mentorship Program, which we are excited to be piloting in 2024. This program will offer aspiring care farmers in the Northeast region of the US the opportunity to enhance their business and farming practices while increasing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental […]
How To (Better) Tell Your Care Farm’s Story
June’s monthly member gathering discusses how care farms are telling their stories in intriguing ways that capture the attention of local supporters, including local media outlets. Guest Presenters include Care Farm employees from Greens Do Good and 21 Roots Farm. Resources Shared at Member Monthly Gathering Watch the Recording View the Presentation Slides What Is Care Farming Video […]
21 Roots Farm Tour & Meetup (MN)
Come meet fellow care farmers for a tour at 21 Roots Farm in Minnesota
A Brief History of Care Farming
The concept of care farming has roots in various historical practices and philosophies that recognize the therapeutic benefits of working with nature and animals. While the term “care farming” itself may be relatively modern, the principles and practices it encompasses have deep historical and cultural significance. Early Beginnings Throughout history, people have engaged in agricultural […]
CFN Hosted Webinars in Honor of Develomental Disabilities Month
Care Farming Network hosted three highly participatory Lunch & Learn webinars in March 2024. In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, this series focused on Supporting Care Farmers with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Uncomfortable Confrontation: Simple De-Escalating Tips That Work Though most of us would prefer to totally avoid confrontation, or any negative emotions or […]
Special Hearts Farm Featured On Local News!
The Special Hearts Farm in Winter Garden, Florida, provides adult day training, supported employment, and possible entrepreneur business opportunities relating to farming and gardening experiences. Participants are trained to perform jobs including livestock care, woodworking, gardening, and making goat milk soap. Products that are created, marketed, and sold (goat milk, rustic signs, farm parties, goat […]
Care Farming Network Winter Retreat
Care Farming Network is grateful to have gathered with an amazing group of care farmers at CFN’s inaugural Northeast Winter Retreat. We shared the challenges– and successes –and made progress in creating new resources for member care farmers, such as an online toolkit and a regional mentorship program. The energy and enthusiasm were inspiring, and […]
CFN Hosted It’s First: Beginning Care Farmer Virtual Series
Care Farming Network hosted a 4-session series in September 2023. 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. Want to Start a Care Farm: Where To Begin? […]
Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren’t there more care farms in the U.S.?
Elizabeth Gabriel, of Side Effects Public Media, explores how Care Farming is a growing movement in the United States.
CFN Visits New York & Massachusetts
CFN staff have been busy visiting Care Farms in New York & Massachusetts this summer. As part of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) project, we are visiting Care Farms across the Northeast: sharing about the Network, identifying Care Farm mentors, building community, and learning about the diverse models of Care Farms throughout the […]