Care Farming Network

DEEP DIVE with R.O.O.T.S at Evergreen Grove: Exploring Animal-Assisted Interventions in Care Farming

R.O.O.T.S., stands for Resilient-Optimistic-Open-Minded-Thriving-Serene, and serves as a support option for young people experiencing challenges related to substance use and mental health. At the 2025 Care Farming Network National Conference, Shawn Hayden (CEO of GAAMHA) highlighted their 115-acre site where they operate a therapeutic farm and livestock rescue program.

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