ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm Co-Sponsors Inaugural National Care Farming Conference

ServiceNet is pleased to announce that Prospect Meadow Farm, one of its vocational programs, is co-sponsoring the Inaugural National Care Farming Conference hosted by the Care Farming Network. The event will be held from January 13 to 15, 2025, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in partnership with the Care Farming Network.

This first-of-its-kind event will bring together farmers, care providers, and other stakeholders from across the country to explore the growing field of care farming. Attendees can look forward to a rich program that includes farmer-to-farmer learning, inspiring speakers, educational workshops, and farmer panels. 

Care farming is a therapeutic approach that combines agriculture and health care to provide meaningful activities for individuals with various support needs. This method allows participants to engage in farming tasks that promote physical and mental well-being, social interaction, and skill development. Care farming can support people dealing with mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or those seeking recovery from various life circumstances.

“The Care Farming Conference is a fantastic opportunity for those involved in this transformative field to connect, learn, and grow together,” said Shawn Robinson, Vice President of Vocational Programming at ServiceNet. “We are proud to be co-sponsoring this event and to be part of a movement that is making such a positive impact on people’s lives through farming and animal care.”

Prospect Meadow Farm’s involvement in this conference highlights ServiceNet’s commitment to community-based programs that offer therapeutic, educational, and vocational benefits. By co-sponsoring and participating in this conference, Prospect Meadow Farm continues to contribute to the growth and awareness of the care farming movement.

 For more information about ServiceNet or ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm, please contact Amy Timmins, Vice President of Community Relations, at [email protected]. For information on the Inaugural National Care Farming Conference, registration and scholarship information, or becoming an event sponsor, please contact [email protected].