Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s annual conference is one of the largest gatherings of sustainable farmers and food system changemakers the Mid-Atlantic region which builds community to create a space where inspiration, innovation, and connection flourish.

On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 am ET, the Care Farming Network hosted a panel discussion titled “Farming as Therapy for Marginalized Individuals.” Panelists from Philly Goat Project, Half Mad Honey, PHS Roots to Re-Entry, and Homefields Care Farm discussed their programs, how they got started, and their successes and challenges they have encountered in their unique organizations.

Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture's 23rd Annual Conference was held January 13-14, 2022. The conference included a session on Care Farming highlighting "Farming with Social Purpose." The panel discussion explored several different care farming models and initiatives and discussed the benefits and challenges of each.

The conference program can be found here.

Presenters included:
Andrea Barnhart, Care Farming Network
Matthew Ballard, Penny Lane Farm
Peter Scott, Fields4Valor
Crystal Stokes, Frank Community Farm
Rebecca Sorenson, Blawesome Farm