Harvest is in full swing, and we have so much to share this month! Save the date for our official virtual launch on October 6th, read highlights of Care Farms doing extraordinary work, and take a look at our ever-expanding map of Care Farms throughout the U.S.!

The Care Farming Network (CFN) is a project of Red Wiggler Community Farm, and we are focusing our initial outreaching efforts to organizations that employ or work with neurodiverse individuals and individuals with developmental or intellectual differences.

We are also working to expand to include all Care Farms throughout the U.S. Learn more here!

You're invited to CFN's virtual launch, where we will share what the CFN is all about. We'll be highlighting some member farms and sharing how we connect and support Care Farms throughout the U.S. Whether you are an existing Care Farm or aspiring to start a Care Farm, all are welcome and encouraged to bring ideas, suggestions, and questions.

Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm (EDT)

We have more than 80 Care Farms highlighted on CFN's interactive online map! This tool can filter by region, showing you a nearby Care Farm where you can click and learn more about them. You are welcome to add your Care Farm to the list!

Know of any Care Farms that are not a part of our network? To let us know about them, email carefarm@redwiggler.org.

Learning 4 Life Farm is a nonprofit transition program for central Ohio students on the autism spectrum preparing to graduate high school and venture into the world beyond. They are creating a 7-acre job training farm with gardens and therapy alpacas for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum.

One of the many benefits of belonging to a network of Care Farms is visiting with other members to learn about their work. This is why we loved visiting Full Pocket Farm. Their programs include a residential group home, Farm Wednesdays (an agriculture and arts-based social club for their neurodiverse community), and a flower farm. It was great to catch up with our long-term friends!

We're thrilled to share this video highlighting Care Farming: an agricultural practice that values the process as much as the product. Witness how connecting to nature and community creates thriving Care Farms. Big thanks to Red Wiggler Community Farm, The CP Project, A Farm Less Ordinary, and Blawesome for sharing your stories.

In partnership with Red Wiggler Community Farm, the Care Farming Network offers consultations to aspiring and existing Care Farms looking for supportive guidance. Consultants Woody Woodroof and Andrea Barnhart possess more than 55+ years of combined experience in the nonprofit realm and organic farming. Whether you are in the dreaming stage or looking to expand, a consulting session will offer inspiration and support.

You can find CFN on Facebook and Instagram. We're highlighting farms, sharing events, and connecting the network. Follow us today and we'll follow you back!