Care farming

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/care-farming

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core principle?Utilizing agricultural settings and activities for therapeutic, social, and educational outcomes
2. What is the related fields?Green Care, Social Farming, Therapeutic Horticulture, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Ecotourism
3. Why do people go to care farms?People go to care farms to relax, learn new skills, and feel part of a community, which can help with stress and mood.
4. How does working on a care farm help my body?Working on a care farm can lower stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and make your heart stronger by moving around.

Therapeutic Horticulture: The use of plants and gardening activities to improve physical and mental health.
Social Farming: Farms that provide social and vocational opportunities for people with support needs.
Holistic Well-being: A comprehensive approach to health that considers physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects.