We work to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Safe Haven Farms is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering residential, day and community services for adults with developmental disabilities. Safe Haven believes that every individual served has the right to live, work, learn, and play in a safe and accepting farm environment where all are respected and valued as contributing community members. We work to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Autism and other developmental disabilities affect each individual differently. As children with developmental disabilities age out of the school system, a few lucky ones become largely independent. Many require some level of ongoing supports. Just like everyone else, these individuals desire to be happy, to be free from suffering, and to know peace and joy. Many find farm life helpful in meeting those desires.
The farm is the center of daily life at Safe Haven Farms. It supplies plants, fresh vegetables, flowers and eggs to the surrounding community. Two hoop houses and a planting room extend the growing season from early February through December. The farm is always busy with potting seedlings, mixing soil, watering, transplanting, cleaning, weeding, harvesting, and setting up the popular roadside vegetable stand. Farmers also care for the many animals: chickens, ducks, alpacas, goats, horses, and more.