Open Access Journal of Agricultural Research (OAJAR)

ISSN: 2474-8846

Review Article

Care Farming: A Natural Therapy for Healthy Life

Authors: Gopu B*, Kanimozhi C, Angelin Silviya R and Rajiv G

DOI: 10.23880/oajar-16000304

Abstract

Care farming is a form of 'Green Care' providing opportunities for those suffering from a range of health problems to work in horticultural/agricultural activities as a means of physical health, promoting mental and social wellbeing. This type of naturebased therapy or therapeutic intervention uses farms and agricultural landscapes to boost mental, social, and physical health through routine farming activities for people with a specified need.

Keywords: Care Farming; Horticultural Therapy; Healthy Life

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