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Call: IT02-KA KA2 - Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices-Strategic Partnerships for adult education SOCIAL FARMING

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING MODULE ONE

Introduction to social farming provides information on:
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Introduction to social farming provides information on: What is social farming Who uses a social farm How social farming is financed Benefits of social farming Social farm activities Background to social farming Planning to set up a social farm

Introduction to Social Farming
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Introduction to Social Farming Target Group: The module on social farming is targeted at farmers and farm families and interested in developing social farming Entry Requirements: There are no formal restrictions on entry Learning Method: Self directed learning

BACKGROUND TO SOCIAL FARMING
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING BACKGROUND TO SOCIAL FARMING

Background to Social Farming
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming Before mechanism farming was labour intensive needing people with a wide range of skills and abilities Lack of care services for people with mental or physical needs Desire to support people by religious, self sufficient and other anthroposophic communities

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming The key priority areas included innovative strategies for improving knowledge of social farming, building networks, and developing a common judicial framework and shared vision

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming In the EU social farming comes under green care Green care is the use of nature to provide health, social or educational benefits

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MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming Multifunction agriculture is a cornerstone of the European Agricultural Policy, to provide food, preserve the character of the countryside and offer wider social benefits

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming In 2006, the EU Commission funded the “So-Far” project The “So-Far” project lasted 30 months and included seven countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Slovenia and 4,200 farms

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming The findings and recommendations of the project were published in 2009 in a work titled Supporting policies for Social Farming in Europe – Progressing Multifunctionality in Responsive Rural Areas (Di lacovo & O’Connor)

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MODULE SOCIAL FARMING WHAT IS SOCIAL FARMING?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Background to Social Farming In most countries social farming is not an organised system It is mostly developed on a voluntary basis not supported by specific policies or institutional framework

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social farming varies in every country because of differences in farm practice, culture and the structure of health, social and education services

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING The aim is to promote mental and physical health by giving people the opportunity to spend time working on the land

Social Farming There is no agreed definition for social farming
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming There is no agreed definition for social farming It is also known as: Care farming, Farming for health, Green care, Social agriculture, Green therapy

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Social Farming is both a traditional and an innovative use of agriculture and includes all activities that use agricultural resources, both from plants and animals, in order to promote (or to generate) therapy, rehabilitation, social inclusion, education and social services in rural areas. However, it is strictly related to farm activities where (small) groups of people can stay and work together with family farmers and social practitioners Francesco Di Iacovo, Deirdre O’Connor “So-Far Project”

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Social farms provide health (mental and physical), social or educational care support services through farm related activities to people from different vulnerable groups

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Care support services include organisations such as social services, health services, community mental health teams, education authorities, probation services who are responsible for providing care to vulnerable people

How is a social farm financed?
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? Who are the care support providers providers in your area?

HOW SOCIAL FARMS ARE FINANCED
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING HOW SOCIAL FARMS ARE FINANCED

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Farm related activities are all agricultural activities using animals and plants where people who need care support can work alongside the farmer Evidence that working with animals and plants improves mental and physical health

Social Farm Activities
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Make a list of vulnerable groups of people who need care support

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Vulnerable groups who need care support include a wide range of people: Young and old with health needs (both mental and physical), learning difficulties, socially excluded, have drug or alcohol addictions, substance abuse, sufferers of stress, dementia, depression, ex offenders or ex prisoners, long term unemployed…

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Vulnerable groups who need care support include a wide range of people: The local care support organisations who support these vulnerable groups Handout with links to local care support organisations

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming Social farming provides the person with the opportunity to be in a natural non clinical environment to take part in physical activities and be part of a group to improve self esteem, physical and mental health Some people need one-to-one support others can work independently

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social farming provides the farmer with the opportunity to carry out services on their farm which add to their income and diversify the scope of their activities and their role in society

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farming The partnership between farmers, care providers and the people they support has the potential to offer a solution to some of the EU’s health and social care needs, improve mental health, reduce obesity & other physical health problems

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? Organisations who provide care support seek Non-clinical options for the people they support Services provided within the local community

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? The farmer is paid for providing farm based activities by the organisations who provide care support to vulnerable groups of people. The activities are offered on the day/s that suit the farmer

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? People who need care support attend the farm regularly as part of a structured care, rehabilitation or educational programme The farmer is supported by the organisation and staff responsible for providing care support for the people taking part in the social farm activities

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? People can need care support can refer themselves using their personal budget or be referred by family members They are not employed on the farm and are not paid

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? Social farms can also generate sales from the activities on the farm: Produce: fruit, vegetables, plants, dairy produce Farm Shop: farm produce, crafts Trade sales: plants, vegetables Subscriptions: donations

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING How is a social farm financed? The farm remains a typical working farm which carries out normal agricultural activities but where people who need care support can engage in farm activities supervised by the farmer Farmers and family farms represent an important resource to maintain and improve the social, economic and cultural sustainability of rural areas

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Types of farms People who need care spend a day or part of a day on a farm To carry out activities Learn skills for future employment

SOCIAL FARM ACTIVITIES
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING SOCIAL FARM ACTIVITIES

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Social farm activities depend on the agricultural process on the farm

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities What animals do you have? What food production?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Socal Farm Activities List all the types of farm activities you could offer people who need support

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Manage Fences

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Take care of animals

Plant vegetables, herbs, fruit & flowers
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Plant vegetables, herbs, fruit & flowers

Groom ponies

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Examples of some activities: Feed birds Chop sticks Trim hedges Feed hens, collect eggs Weed vegetable garden Plant seeds and bulbs Look after orchard Mend hedges Weed hedges Fix fences Make compost Feed sheep Help with lambing Feed cattle Help with care of sheep and cattle Paint farm buildings Examples of some activities: Crafts Baking Making jam Preserving fruit and vegetables Artwork Flower arranging Pottery Making bread Cooking Preparing snacks Milking Work in farm shop Sowing seeds Watering plants

MOST COMMON VULNERBALE GROUP USING LOCAL SOCIAL FARMS
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING MOST COMMON VULNERBALE GROUP USING LOCAL SOCIAL FARMS

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Chose 4 farm activities you will provide to people who need support

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Social farm activities depend on the agricultural process on the farm and the type of people the farm targets Activities and guidance are matched with needs and abilities of each person

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Using the profile of a vulnerable person as the profile for the next task to relate activities to the needs of the vulnerable person

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities What do you need to consider in the 4 activities you have planned What might be difficult for them What might upset them

Benefits of Social Farm
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits of Social Farm What skills does a vulnerable person learn from taking care of an animal?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Animals encourage interaction: Many people with learning difficulties have difficulties with social interaction and working with animals and understanding their likes and dislikes helps them understand their own

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Learning about an animals’ basic needs (food, water, exercise, clean home, affection) help people with learning difficulties to take responsibility and learn about their own needs and self worth

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Animals give a structure and routine to the day Feeding and cleaning need to happen at certain times. This can be beneficial to people with learning difficultues who require routine

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities Animals can be unpredictable Being able to adapt to the changing mood or temperament of the animal enables people with Autism to develop flexibility to cope with unexpected situations which disturb the routine they like

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Social Farm Activities RISK ASSESSMENT How to carry out a risk assessment of farm based activities

BENEFITS OF A SOCIAL FARM
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING BENEFITS OF A SOCIAL FARM

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits: Farmer List the benefits of social farm activities for people who need support

Benefits: Person Being in a natural, outside environment
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits: Person Being in a natural, outside environment Satisfaction from learning new skills Caring for animals and plants instead of being cared for Developing new relationships and social skills Confidence from achieving activities Feeling part of a group & having a role on the farm Improved health, physical activity Integrating into the local community Structure and routine More independence, social skills, friendships Potential valued and enhanced

Benefits: Farmer List the benefits of social farming for the farmer
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits: Farmer List the benefits of social farming for the farmer

Benefits: Farmer Using their agricultural skills
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits: Farmer Using their agricultural skills Maintaining and using farm resources Satisfaction supporting people learn new skills Developing the confidence of others Having company when working Achieving tasks with the help of others Economic benefit from providing services Engages the farm family Improves viability and future of the farm Reconnecting farmers with their local communities

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Benefits: Community New sustainable links between agriculture, health, social sector, education and society Strengthening urban-rural relationships Improves the economy of rural areas Preserves rural landscapes Public service provision in rural areas Reconnects farmers with their community

SETTING UP A SOCIAL FARM
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING SETTING UP A SOCIAL FARM

Farmer’s skills What skills does the farmer need? MODULE
SOCIAL FARMING Farmer’s skills What skills does the farmer need?

Farmers Skills MODULE SOCIAL FARMING
Good social and communication skills Tact, patience, helpfulness and creativity Flexibility and organisational skills Patience and empathy Action plan to maintain farm production and care support Ability to handle confrontation and mediate conflicts Good relations care support organisations, municipality, neighbours and farmers in the area Often farmers have experience of a family-member who needs care Sometimes a care farmers has expertise in a relevant area such as occupational therapy

Feedback from people who use social farms
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Feedback from people who use social farms Like to be treated like ‘normal people’ and not as clients/ patients In particular, people with a psychiatric background mention that it is important to receive respect from so-called “normal” people Being treated with respect with no prejudice It is also a relief when they do not have to tell their whole history again. The personal relationship with the farmer and his/her concern for them as an important quality

Setting up a care farm MODULE SOCIAL FARMING
Why do I want to do set up a social farm – economic reasons/ caring for people? Do I have the right temperament to support people with complex needs? Do I have good social skills, patience and empathy? Does everyone in the family support the idea? Do I need the support of my neighbours/ community? Can I complete the administration myself or do I need help? Can I manage normal farm work with supporting people? What income do I need/ do I need a business plan? Who are the care support agencies in my area? Do they provide information/ training? Is there finance available to set up a social farm? Is there a demand for care services in my area? Are there other social farms nearby? Is there a support network/ training for social farms? Which client group/s do I want have on my farm and why? What farm based activities could I provide (work I already do/ new tasks)? Can I offer a range of activities to suit different needs? Is it possible to provide activities throughout the year? Do I need to invest to provide activities? Have I the funds to invest/ can I get funding? How many days can I offer activities? Do I have facilities for people to carry out activities, have lunch, toilets etc.? Is the farm easy accessible for people with physical difficulties? Do I have animals that are the right temperament for people to work with?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Farmer’s skills What skills do you need? What training is available locally/ online?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Farmer’s skills List the things you should consider/ ask yourself about setting up a social farm

SETTING UP A CARE FARM: CAPITAL AND RUNNING COSTS
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING SETTING UP A CARE FARM: CAPITAL AND RUNNING COSTS

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Setting up a care farm Consider existing farm activities Setting up new activities

Tarmac / paving entrance and farmyard
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Capital Costs Tarmac / paving entrance and farmyard Additional toilet/ washing facilities for people to use Catering facilities and fittings Office /workshop/ learning space and equipment Disabled access/ support rails Transportation Additional farm machinery and tools Additional security

Additional people to help supervise people who need care support
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Running Costs Additional people to help supervise people who need care support Tutors/ workshop trainers/ materials, protective clothing Heating and lighting costs, telephone costs, travel expenses, Administrations costs Food and drink costs Marketing costs Cleaning costs Insurance costs First aid training and first aider

SETTING UP A CARE FARM: LEGISLATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE etc
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING SETTING UP A CARE FARM: LEGISLATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE etc

Check list Other Considerations
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check list Other Considerations Legislation and Legal status of the farm Insurance - Damage to equipment Quality Assurance Vetting farmer and farm family Inspections

Exhibition stand at event; Press and social media Clothing with logos
farm output may decrease as time and effort are focused on the care farming activities. additional income from agricultural production may be achievable. Care farmers can chose to let part of the farm and its facilities to an institution, or he can be employed by the institution to provide guidance and get a per hour per participant wage, or alternatively the farmer can operate independently and institutions and individuals can buy places on the farm. . MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Marketing Open days Brochure Video presentation; Talks and meetings Exhibition stand at event; Press and social media Clothing with logos Farm signs

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING BUSINESS PLAN

Where can you get help to prepare a business plan?
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Where can you get help to prepare a business plan?

Who do you need to contact to set up a social farm?
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Who do you need to contact to set up a social farm?

Checklist of next steps
farm output may decrease as time and effort are focused on the care farming activities. additional income from agricultural production may be achievable. Care farmers can chose to let part of the farm and its facilities to an institution, or he can be employed by the institution to provide guidance and get a per hour per participant wage, or alternatively the farmer can operate independently and institutions and individuals can buy places on the farm. . MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Checklist of next steps

End of Training evaluation and feedback
farm output may decrease as time and effort are focused on the care farming activities. additional income from agricultural production may be achievable. Care farmers can chose to let part of the farm and its facilities to an institution, or he can be employed by the institution to provide guidance and get a per hour per participant wage, or alternatively the farmer can operate independently and institutions and individuals can buy places on the farm. . MODULE SOCIAL FARMING End of Training evaluation and feedback

Reference and Reading List
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Reference and Reading List The future of food and farming: EU agriculture: Social Farming changing lives: EESC: Social Farming:

Check Learning Name at least two other two terms social farming is know as? 1 2

Check Learning Write a short definition of social farming MODULE

Check Learning List five groups of people who would use a social farm?
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning List five groups of people who would use a social farm?

Check Learning List 5 benefits of social farming for the farmer MODULE

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning List 5 benefits of social farming activities for a person who needs care support

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning List 5 activities which people could do on a social farm?

Check Learning List some of the areas that come under Green care?
MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning List some of the areas that come under Green care?

Check Learning List some of the benefits of social farming? MODULE

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning What are the questions you should consider before setting up a social farm?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning What are some of the capital costs involved in setting up a social farm?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning What are some of the running costs involved in setting up a social farm?

MODULE SOCIAL FARMING Check Learning What are the other areas you need to think of before setting up a social farm?

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