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About Us
Care Farming Scotland
The launch of Care Farming Scotland is a major step in the progress of Care Farming Scotland towards being a fully constituted organisation. Care Farming Scotland won't be actively involved inthe delivery of care farming services but, once established, it will support those who are, through awareness raising, provision of information and advice, developing network opportunities, training, lobbying and policy development.
It will help to put those who are commissioning health and social care or seeking educational or development opportunities in touch with interested land managers, and help to build a shared understanding of the opportunities available.
The Care Farming Scotland Steering Group was formed in 2008, and the initiative is supported by a range of organisations representing the farming community, care practitioners, academics, the voluntary sector and the Scottish Government.
Who is involved in Care Farming Scotland?
Care Farming Scotland has a number of stakeholders, who, through the steering committee, are involved in the management of the initiative.
- NFU Scotland (National Farmers’ Union Scotland)
- SRPBA (Scottish Rural Property and Business Association)
- SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
- SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
- LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)
- RHASS (Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland)
- RHET (Royal Highland Educational Trust)
- Cyrenians
- Scottish Churches rural group