Muddy Boots Farm
Mission
Muddy Boots Farm creates meaningful work and belonging by operating a farm where people of all abilities contribute, lead, and connect with the community. Through everyday interactions, we shift perceptions and build a more inclusive, connected community.
Vision
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We envision a community where everyone is valued, included, and able to participate fully in meaningful work and community life.
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We envision workplaces where people of all abilities grow skills, confidence, and relationships, and where the broader community learns what becomes possible when inclusion is the foundation, not the exception.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in a clear, practical theory of change: When people are given meaningful work, supportive environments, and opportunities to contribute, they build skills, confidence, and community. Because of this, our entire community becomes stronger.​​
We combine inclusive employment, community agriculture, and hands‑on learning to create a place where everyone can grow.​​
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Inclusive Employment: Paid, accessible farm jobs where tasks are adapted, supports are built in, and each person’s strengths guide their work.
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Community Agriculture: Flowers, produce, and shared experiences that connect people to the land and to one another.
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Education & Engagement: Field trips, workshops, volunteer days, and community events that invite people of all ages into inclusive, hands‑on learning.
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Our Story
Muddy Boots Farm began with a personal question about our son Porter’s future. We knew he would always need support, and we also knew he deserved meaningful work, community, and a place where his strengths could shine. Porter loves being outside, using his hands, and getting his boots muddy, and those simple joys sparked an idea.
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We imagined a farm where disabled and nondisabled adults could work together, supported by predictable routines, hands-on tasks, and a community that values every contribution. That vision grew into Muddy Boots Farm.
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Today, the farm is a working model of inclusive employment. Our team grows food, cares for the land, and builds connections that strengthen our whole community. What began as a hope for one young man has become a place where belonging takes root for many.
