Care Farming at Fordhall

The Care Farm at Fordhall has grown out of a project where growing food was a means to growing and enabling people; engaging them in learning skills that would encourage them to make healthier choices about how to eat more healthily by growing more of their own food.  

At Fordhall we are able to offer a wide variety of opportunities for adults with learning disabilities who wish to experience working outside in a range of settings. These experiences provide long lasting benefits, over and above those that can be delivered in a 'day care centre' setting.

They really are a part of the Fordhall family, having the opportunity to get involved with visiting schools and families – developing their confidence, communication skills, self-esteem and a sense of place and belonging within the community.

We offer a complete care service, with full supervision from our fully trained and experienced staff.

• Growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the Community Garden, and if there is a surplus, making jams, chutney or pickles.
• Cooking and eating outside wherever possible!
• Cooking soups and stews over a campfire, and pizzas in the clay oven.
• Selling produce in Arthur’s Farm Kitchen and the profits help go back into the project.
• Regular walks on the farm, taking time out just to sit and enjoy the view.
• Feeding the pigs, taking them fallen apples to eat.
• Feeding the birds in the community garden, outside Arthur's Farm Kitchen and in the woods to help look after native wildlife.
• Looking after the beds outside the tearoom and the yurts where people come to glamp.