Social Farming offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually disadvantaged the opportunity to spend time on a family farm in a healthy, supportive and inclusive environment.
SoEngage: Definition of Social Farming
Social Farming is a planned outcome focused, support placement for people on a farm using the natural assets of the people (the farmer or grower and his or her family), the place, the many activities (which are carried out on that farm) and the community around the farm to support a person to achieve some of their own chosen goals.
It is fundamentally based on spending time with farmers / growers and their families in the natural environment of the farm, and encompasses the key elements; which are valuable, meaningful activities and the social and community connections which the ordinary farm can provide. These elements combine to deepen its impact further and to support people who are vulnerable or need assistance as Figure 1 demonstrates.
The key features of Social Farming
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