Social Farming open day at Kilkenny farm - all invited

Have you heard about social farming? Do you want to learn more? Then go along to the social farming open day in rural Kilkenny, next week.

The event is taking place at Éiru Farm, Jerpoint, on Tuesday, September 24, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Email Gillian McCarthy - gillian.mccarthy@wlp.ie or phone/text 0872311061. Directions to the farm will be given on booking.

Social Farming offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually disadvantaged the opportunity to spend time on a family farm in a healthy, supportive and inclusive environment.

A person may choose to spend a fixed amount of time on the farm participating in activities they may be interested in such as gardening, animal care or indoor activities such as baking bread or jam making.

Social farming activity takes place in a safe and supportive environment taking into account an individuals abilities, desires and interests.  Focus remains on encouraging participants to socialise, gain confidence and build relationships.

The farm is not a specialised treatment farm; rather it remains a typical working farm where people in need of support can benefit from relationship building through farm activities in a nonclinical environment.