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 […]
Sponsorships Available For CFN’s 2025 National Conference
Care Farming Network is hosting our Inaugural National Care Farming Conference in January 2025. Sponsorships are available at multiple levels! Revenues generated by conference sponsors provide critical funding that allows CFN to secure our event space, provide attendees with fresh meals, and fund scholarships that keep registration prices as affordable as possible. If interested, contact […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Madison Fields Care Farm Tour
On June 27th, 2023, Madison Fields hosted The Care Farming Network for a special farm (and soapery) tour! Madison Fields sits on 400 acres of beautiful farmland in the Agricultural Reserve of Montgomery County, Maryland. Madison Fields’ programs support their mission to strengthen their community by creating a safe, accessible, and inclusive agricultural environment where people […]
Care Farming Consultation with Hearthfire Farm
The Care Farming Network provides expert advice and guidance on how to start, build, and grow a care farm. Our consultants have more than 30+ years of experience in care farming leadership. We love talking to folks, whether you are in the idea phase or are an established care farm needing support with a specific question or […]