“Cultivating More Than Crops”
“Care farming” could help farms diversify and foster a deeper connection between nourishing the body and feeding the soul. “I met Muhammad Ayub of Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm in the Harmony Garden — a heart-shaped covered terrace, filled with flowering plants and vines — to talk about steps they were taking to become a […]
A Brief History of Care Farming
The concept of care farming has roots in various historical practices and philosophies that recognize the therapeutic benefits of working with nature and animals. While the term “care farming” itself may be relatively modern, the principles and practices it encompasses have deep historical and cultural significance. Early Beginnings Throughout history, people have engaged in agricultural […]