FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. Here you will find answers to common queries relating to Care Farming in Scotland. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

What is a care farm?

A care farm is an agricultural farm which is used to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of people through the working of the land.

Who are Care Farming Scotland?

Care Farming Scotland (CFS) is a fully constituted company, and a registered charity. CFS is not actively involved in the delivery of care farming services, but aims to support those who are through:

Awareness raising
Provision of information and advice
Developing networking opportunities
Training
Lobbying
Policy development

Its intention is to help to put those who are commissioning health and social care, or seeking education or development opportunities, in touch with interested land mangers, and help to build a shared understanding of the opportunities available.

I would be interested in diversifying into Care Farming - what could I do?

There are a range of bodies to whom you could go to find out more about diversifying into Care Farming, including This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the National Farmer's Union of Scotland (NFUS) or the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . In addition, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)'s advisory network has a specialist who can have an initial discussion with you and answer general questions. His name is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can email any of these individuals/organisations by clicking on their name.

The National Care Farming Initiative (NCFI) also has some helpful information and fact sheets which may be of use.

In addition, so we can keep you in the loop with developments at CFS, we'd really appreciate it if you This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with your name and contact details.

I'd like to volunteer for Care Farming Scotland - what next?

We're really excited that you'd be interested in volunteering with CFS!

We are in the process of updating our database of those with a desire to contribute. Please, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name and contact details, and they will be added to the database. You'll be kept up to speed with any developments and we will keep you in mind as CFS develops.

I'd like to volunteer to help run a Care Farm - where should I go?

If you would like to get involved with running a Care Farm, you should approach the farm directly. We are in the process of constructing a section of this site which will contain the contact details of the Care Farms in Scotland - please check back soon!

Do you have any examlpes of Care Farms already operating in Scotland?

Yes! We are in the process of constructing a 'case studies' section of the website to inspire and inform. Please keep checking back as we continue to update this website.