1. Programs are designed to assist vulnerable children and adults with a variety of challenges!
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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.
Improving social, emotional &/or cognitive
function through the use of animals. A
sense of responsibility and pride is
developed through caring for animals.
Through the use of plants, horticulture
activities and garden landscapes the
promotion of well-being in encouraged.
Programs are goal oriented and use defined
outcomes.
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 concerns
o acute & chronic stress
o drug/alcohol addictions
o difficulty regulating emotions
o trauma/abuse
o cognitive & developmental disorders
o learning disabilities
o difficulty socializing
o family/relationship challenges
o difficulty maintaining employment
Who can benefit from Care Farming?