Ireland a ‘leader’ in social farming as network marks 10 years
by Kathleen O’Sullivan Social Farming Ireland is marking 10 years of the national network today (Friday, April 24) as it holds a national conference in Co. Laois. Social farming is the practice of providing outcome-based support placements on a family farm. Social Farming Ireland was established in 2016 with core funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine […]
People with disabilities get real-life farm experience at 21 Roots
by Renee Berg Grant, Minn. — Sarah Kramer likes the three cats. Chad Bracewell favors the goats. And Molly Thompson enjoys the sheep. The three farmers, as they’re known at 21 Roots Farm in Grant, Minn., have developmental disabilities and report to the farm each week for a variety of duties. The nonprofit’s mission is to transform […]
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, May 19th 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 […]
CFN Featured in Horticultural Therapy Institute’s Spring 2026 Newsletter
Care Farming Network was the featured program in the Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) Spring 2026 Newsletter. This article explores: Read the full article:
April additions to the Resource Library
The Care Farming Network Resource Library provides tools, resources, and community support to help your care farm thrive–or to help you make your care farm vision a reality. Please enjoy the newest additions to the Resource Library, below: 1.) Unlocking Boundaries: Propagating Native Plants with Incarcerated Populations: In this webinar hosted by Natural Areas Association, […]
New Growth Project: Creating Inclusive Community with People with Disabilities
In this episode of Known Profits, we sit down with Christine O’Driscoll, Co-Founder of New Growth Project, to talk about creating inclusive opportunities with individuals with disabilities. Christine shares how New Growth Project provides hands-on experiences—often through urban agriculture and food-based programs—that help participants build life and job skills, gain confidence, and find meaningful community. […]
A Farm Less Ordinary: Where Everyone Gets a Chance to Grow
In this episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee visits A Farm Less Ordinary in Loudoun County, Virginia—where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find more than work; they find purpose and belonging. Born from one family’s response to their son’s autism, the farm is transforming lives through work and community. […]
CooperRiis: Supporting Mental Health in Community
This episode of the Asheville Area Focus podcast spotlights CooperRiis, a non-profit residential healing community and care farm for adults with mental health challenges in Western North Carolina. CooperRiis President and CEO Eric Levine, Ed.D and Marketing & Outreach Director Jessica Mills take a deep dive into their model in this interview. Learn about CooperRiis’ […]
2026 Conference: Highlights + Presentation Slides
We’re still beaming after the 2026 Care Farming Network National Conference (February 9-11, Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, MD). Check out this recap video for a taste of the laughter, learning, and connection enjoyed by attendees. Presentation Slides + Recordings We’re grateful to the dozens of care farmers, researchers, and advocates who shared their knowledge throughout […]
Grant Case Study + Organizational Timeline: Imagine That Farm
Amy Grace, LMFT of Imagine That Farm (Idaho) generously created two new resources for our Resource Library. If you’re looking for support around grant funding, community partnerships, and organizational development, these offerings are for you! Organizational Timeline and Strategy Amy writes: “From the start, collaboration was central. As program strategist, [I] built systems, partnerships, and […]