BRF offers small group programs for teens 14 to 18 years of age who live in Central Indiana and have been diagnosed with a mental or emotional health condition and who are physically capable of performing farm chores. These programs are not designed for youth with complex conditions requiring staff with special training.

BRF Small Group Programs Are Designed to:

• Improve the emotional and mental health of participants by exposing them to stimulating and engaging experiences, such as interaction with animals, growing plants, physical labor outdoors, and teamwork.
  
• Separate teens from sources of stress, reduce isolation, and work with adults and peers.
  
• Prepare youth for future paid employment through instruction on developing good work habits, accountability, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Improve qualifications for BRF paid internships on local farms and at stables, nurseries, and other agricultural settings.