Programs are designed to assist vulnerable children and adults with a variety of challenges!

. o Care farming is the therapeutic use of

farming practices, which focus on health, social and educational care services.

o Care farms provide regular access to supervised/structured programs including animal husbandry, horticulture, nature-based programming and other farm related activities as part of a structured care, rehabilitation, therapeutic or educational program.

o Care farming provides an opportunity for people to connect with themselves and to develop life skills in a supporting and non-clinical environment.

o Care farms use qualified health care practitioners & therapists to help guide each individual’s journey.

What is Care Farming?

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Animal-Assisted Therapy

TYPES OF PROGRAMS

Volunteer/Work Stay

Nature Appreciation

Horticulture

Counseling /Therapy

Connecting with nature improves mood and physical wellbeing. Sensory

experiences also increase quality of life.

and pride is developed through caring for animals.

animals. A sense of responsibility cognitive function through the use of

Improving social, emotional &/or

landscapes the promotion of well-being in encouraged. Programs are goal

oriented and use defined outcomes.

horticulture activities and garden Through the use of plants,

Gaining hands on experience working on a farm encourages the development of real life and employment skills in a

supporting environment.

Focusing on strengths, interests and motivations to improve physical,

spiritual, emotional, social &/or mental health with the support of a qualified

therapist/counselor.

o various mental health concernso acute & chronic stresso drug/alcohol addictionso difficulty regulating emotionso trauma/abuse

o cognitive & developmental disorderso learning disabilitieso difficulty socializingo family/relationship challengeso difficulty maintaining employment

Who can benefit from Care Farming?