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Virtual · Monthly Member Gathering
June 11, Virtual "Deep Dive" featuring New Growth Project
3–4 Eastern | 2-3  Central | 1-2 Mountain | 12-1 Pacific
 

What does a care farm actually look like from the inside?Starting in June, CFN's monthly Member Gatherings go deeper — spotlighting the real stories, models, and hard-won lessons of farms across the network. First up: New Growth Project in Michigan, a care farm employing growers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us June 11 for their origin story, a behind-the-scenes "farm tour," and a live Q&A. Register.
 
Virtual · Open Office Hour
Tuesday, May 19 | 10 am ET

Have questions about care farming? Join CFN’s Open Office Hour for a casual drop-in session to connect, ask questions, and get support from staff and fellow members.
 
Virtual · Food As Medicine for All Conference
November 14–15, 2026
Early Bird Registration Link

Kate Mudge, Co-Director of CFN, will present Food, Farming, and Health: The Care Farming Movement at the virtual Food As Medicine for All Conference.
 

C4 Innovations Podcast

CFN was featured on Changing the Conversation, a podcast by C4 Innovations exploring equity, mental health, substance use, and trauma in health and human services. Listen Here
 
Member Highlight: Featured Farm

Based in Farmington, New York, Bridges for Brain Injury supports individuals with traumatic brain injuries and physical disabilities — and their families — in moving from survival toward independence, dignity, and hope. Read the full feature.
 

CFN's Resource Library is your go-to hub for tools, insights, and support to grow your care farm or bring your vision to life. Here is what’s been added this month:

  • How gardening can help you live better for longer: This BBC article explores research demonstrating the benefits of gardening for elders and people with dementia, along with relevant research articles.
  • Key Ways to Foster Board Engagement: This webinar shares wisdom from two nonprofit leaders with extensive experience working with boards. 

  • Building a Coalition with Community Partnerships: Watch the recording and view the slides from CFN's April 30th conference encore webinar.
 
Opportunities From Our Community

Nature-Based & Animal-Assisted Integrative Therapy Training
June 8–27, 2026 | FireFly Farm, Maryland

Amy Grace is offering an evidence-informed training for mental health professionals interested in integrating nature-based and animal-assisted approaches into therapeutic practice. For more information or to register:  amygracetherapy@gmail.com

On-Farm Risk & Insurance: What Agritourism Operators Need to Know
Hosted by the Global Agritourism Network – North America
Listen here

Agritourism isn't care farming — but when it comes to operating a care farm, the insurance blind spots look surprisingly similar: two specialists break down where farms are most commonly under-covered, and explains how to get covered!

 
 
Jobs and Member Events
  • Wasatch Community Gardens is hiring for a Director of External Relations. Learn more and apply here. (UT)
  • SNAC Garden Foundation is hiring a (FT) person with a passion for gardening and the desire to inspire young minds to take on the role of “plant and people keeper” for their programs. Program Manager job description can be found here. (DE)
  • Down Home Ranch, located on 410 acres of beautiful Texas countryside, is hiring for multiple positions (Direct Support Professional, Program Manager). Learn more here. (TX)
  • Urban Autism Solutions's Growing Solutions Farm is hiring for a PT Farmers Market & Volunteer Manager – where sustainable agriculture meets workforce development for young adults with autism. Click here for more details. (IL)
  • Lynchburg Grows is hiring a part-time FreshRx Educator. Apply here. (VA)
  • AACORN is hiring a PT Farm Assistant in Kalamazoo. Full job details here. (MI)
  • Philadelphia Community Farm is hiring for an Adult Family Home (AFH) Manager. Job posting here. (WI)
  • Gould Farm is hiring multiple positions, including Clinician/Admins Coordinator, Residential Advisor, and more. Learn more here. (MA)

Upcoming Events

  • Golden Heart Ranch's Annual Fundraiser, "Evening at the Bayou." Saturday, May 30th. Tickets here. (CA)
  • Gould Farm 5K Walk-Run. May 31st. Sign up here! (MA).
  • Loveland Youth Gardeners 22nd annual Garden Tour and Art Show. June 20th. Tickets here. (CO)
  • Red Barn Nature's Way Foundation: Farm and Field Fest, 6/26 (NY)
  • Carrots & Cocktails at Growing Solutions Farm. June 18 (Chicago, IL)
  • Watch Us Farm's 2026 Dinner at Dusk will take place on Saturday, September 26th, at their new campus in Zionsville. Tickets here. (IN)
  • Veteran's Healing Farm: Veterans Day 5k on November 8th. Register Here. (NC)

Got a job or event posting? Send them to outreach@CareFarmingNetwork.org. 
 

🔗 Connect with others on the CFN Facebook Discussion Group

🌾If you’d like your farm to be included on CFN's directory and map, click here to submit your listing. 

💡The Care Farming Network provides expert advice and guidance on how to start, build, and grow a care farm. Learn more about our consulations process.

🕮 Explore our online resource library for the tools, resources, and community support designed to help your farm thrive. If you have a resource to share, let us know at outreach@carefarmingnetwork.org.

 
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The Care Farming Network (CFN) connects established and aspiring care farms, fosters meaningful support, and builds awareness about the transformative power of care farming. CFN is a program of Red Wiggler Care Farm and is supported by members and partners.