Care Farming Network

Best Practices for Matching Farm Tasks to Individual Abilities

A workshop exploring “Best Practices for Matching Farm Tasks to Individual Abilities” was hosted at the 2025 Care Farming Network National Conference. Speakers included:

Brittany Wiitala of 21 Roots Farm (MN)

Danielle Moore of SMILE Farms at League Education + Treatment Center (NY)

Ashley Kubik and Olivia Boyce of Lynchburg Grows (VA)

The question was posed: “How can we effectively match farm tasks to the unique strengths and abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or veterans with PTSD?”

Click to view slide presentations:

21 Roots Farm Slides

Lynchburg Grows Slides