Care farming, also known as social farming, and it means the therapeutic use of farming practices. It’s a way for people to take part in real activity with purpose and meaning.
From seed planting to feeding animals, people can get involved in a way that suits them and their needs. Benefits include: more time outdoors and in nature, which can be good for mental health and wellbeing too. People can be referred to care farms through health and social care providers.
Produced by Social Farms and Gardens.