What is care farming?

What is care farming?

I've stumble upon a research study about exploring the role of farm animals in providing care at care farms. Care farming is the use of agricultural practices to improve mental and physical health, social skills or education. 

Some are based on commercial farms, while others are more like smallholdings. Clients can get involved in as much or as little as the provider deems appropriate, such as feeding and cleaning out livestock, harvesting crops, or running a box scheme.

“The individual comes first and the activities must be tailored around them,” says Dr Bragg. “There is no such thing as a typical care farm, because it’s so varied.” 

Benefits of care farming

  • Mental and physical health benefits of being outside in nature
  • Meaningful activity – being useful, and working on jobs that need doing in a real business environment, rather than just being kept out of trouble
  • Rehabilitation into society for some users – no longer isolated
  • Development of social skills such as working in a team, independence and personal responsibility
  • Family members get a break or get to meet others in their situation and socialise
  • Aims to reduce strain on statutory services and the NHS
  • Alternative use for farm

More information about the benefits of animals can be found here.


    Alpaca Care Farms in United Kingdom

    Aren't you curious where can you find alpaca care farms? I have found 3 alpaca care farms in United Kingdom as follows.

    1.Thornwood Alpacas & Care Farm

    Facebook: @thornwoodalpacas
    Instagram: @thornwoodalpacas 
    Address: Lee Lane Westfield Farm, Oxenhope BD22 9RB England
    Contact: +44 7816 495453
    Email: thornwoodalpacatrekking@gmail.com 

    2.Urchucillay Alpacas

    Website: https://www.urcuchillay.co.uk/
    Address: 
    Contact: +44 7496 479315
    Email: carla@woollymammals.co.uk

    3. Lucky Tails Alpacas

    Website: https://www.luckytailsalpacafarm.co.uk/care-farm
    Address: Dexter Lane, Hurley, Atherstone, CV92JQContact:
    Contact: +44 7753 333784
    Email: lucky.tails.alpacas@gmail.com

    Why not mark you calendar today and plan a family trip to one of the alpaca care farms over the weekend? I'm sure you will get to experience something different in life.

    Hope you enjoy learning something new today:) Thank you and have a good day!

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