Bridging the gap: Expanding opportunities for employees with disabilities alleviates shortages
By Sloane M. Perron In a world of workforce shortages and competitive job markets, companies are developing creative hiring strategies and looking at untapped talent pools. Through technology and companies actively seeking to diversify their workforces, more work opportunities are being crafted for individuals with disabilities. According to Maine’s Department of Labor, 16% of working-age […]
Care Farming in Action: CFN’s Visit to Mandy’s Farm
One of our favorite things to do at Care Farming Network is to visit care farms during our travels. This past month we had the privilege of visiting Mandy’s Farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We were warmly welcomed by the apprentices and staff to their desert farm and are excited to share our learnings about […]
At Plant For A Change, all people, regardless of ability, work side-by-side
Nashville’s News Channel 5 profiled Plant For A Change, a Tennessee-based employer empowering an inclusive and accessible conservation workforce through cultivating native habitats with keystone plants.
Midnight Farm
Every adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities deserves a quiet place to relax, unwind, and recharge. Midnight Farm offers visitors a chance to relax in nature, explore their creativity, and connect with others at a beautiful, 40-acre farm in Douglas County, KS. Many adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities receive lifelong support yet crave the […]
The Specialty Crop
The Specialty Crop LLC is a five acre farmstead that focuses on agritourism in SD through farmstay/camping and events, and the Specialty Crop Collaborative is our nonprofit and deep calling at the farm. The Collaborative provides programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Programming focuses on job and life skill training through agricultural […]
GROW HUB: Cultivate, Empower, Assist
GROW HUB, (Growing Real Opportunities to Work—Harvest of Urban Business), a 501c3 not-for-profit, was incorporated in 2016 to meet a critical need faced by both local students and adults of varying abilities who complete their schooling at age 22, and have limited options for meaningful employment. GROW HUB is a beautiful and safe place where […]
‘Treated as equals’: MD farm employing people with disabilities hopes to inspire change
Red Wiggler Farm (MD) is featured in this video & article, highlighting the work of employee, David Ruch. “Everyone who has a disability should be able to have the opportunity to have a job where they’re actually treated right and not mistreated, Just treated as equal.” David Ruch, Greenhouse Assistant, Red Wiggler Farm
CFN Hosted Webinars in Honor of Develomental Disabilities Month
Care Farming Network hosted three highly participatory Lunch & Learn webinars in March 2024. In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, this series focused on Supporting Care Farmers with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Uncomfortable Confrontation: Simple De-Escalating Tips That Work Though most of us would prefer to totally avoid confrontation, or any negative emotions or […]
Inclusive farm surprises community with Random Acts of Kindness bouquets
This is a wonderful article showcasing the work of Max and Little Otter Flower Farm in Bedford VA.
ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to ‘Sow Seeds of Hope’
Congratulations to ServiceNet and Prospect Meadow Farm on opening up their new farm!