Get started as a care farmer

If you'd like to be a care farmer you might be wondering how to get started. Browse some of our most common topics below or use the search bar to type a key word or question. 

 

Care farming advice for farmers

Advice for farmers interested in starting care farming. Tips, questions to ask and links to resources and training. 

Care farming advice for non-farmers

Advice if you're getting started with care farming from a non-agricultral background like education, health or social care.

Funding for setting up a care farm

Although there is no specific funding or setting up a care farm, find out how to access funds from different sources. 

What makes a care farm

Whether you grow crops or rear livestock, are rural or city-based, helping people with a defined need is key to care farming. 

Care farming income and finances

Income and finances are an important part of care farming but they are not the main motivation for becoming a care farmer. 

Land and planning for care farming and green care

Land acquisition can differ from region to region. Find out where you can go to get help with land aquisition and planning. 

Care farming governance

Find out about the governance structures, processes and proceedures that you'll need to run a care farm or green care service.