Welcome to SweetTree Farming for All!
At SweetTree, we believe in cultivating not just crops, but communities. Step into our digital home where every visitor is embraced with open arms and a shared vision of inclusive farming.
Here, you'll discover a whole host of opportunities, rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to fresh air, nutritious food and the joys of farming. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, skilled woodworker, budding horticulturalist, craft enthusiast, animal care aficionado, or simply curious about what we do, our virtual doors are wide open to welcome you.
Join us on a journey where each click brings you closer to the heart of our mission: to foster a future where farming really is accessible to all. Explore our initiatives, learn from our experts, and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing both the land and each other.
Together, let's sow the seeds of change and cultivate a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow. Welcome to SweetTree Farming for All – where growth knows no boundaries.
Who are we?
SweetTree Fields Farm is a therapeutic environment specifically designed to engage, inspire and encourage the participation of everyone in our farm community.
We are a Care Farm whose focus is to support individuals with learning disabilities, brain injuries, dementia and mental health issues. For some it is about developing practical, workplace skills to help people into employment, for others it is about developing life skills and social/community participation.
What is care farming?
Care farming, often referred to as social farming, is an innovative approach that utilizes farming and agricultural activities to provide therapeutic, rehabilitative, or educational support to individuals facing various challenges, such as physical or mental health issues, disabilities, or social exclusion.
It aims to promote well-being, personal development, and social inclusion through engagement with nature, animals, and the farming environment. Care farms offer a range of structured activities tailored to the needs of participants, fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and connection to the natural world while also contributing to the local community and sustainable agriculture.
Care farming is an emerging field of clinical practice that recognises the benefits that interacting with animals, plants and greenery can bring. It has been shown to have many benefits for people with a range of care needs, and of all ages and abilities. It is also a great way to increase physical activity levels within a social environment and can be incredibly rewarding.