Learning 4 Life Farm

What Learning 4 Life Farm does

Learning 4 Life Farm is an Ohio-based nonprofit founded in 2019 that delivers job skill training and social skill development for neurodivergent teens and young adults, primarily those on the autism spectrum who need specialized support after high school. The organization operates from a single farm location at 3062 Johnstown Utica Road in Johnstown, Ohio, where participants engage in hands-on horticultural work, animal-assisted activities involving therapy alpacas, and small-group vocational skill building. Core program offerings include Job Skill Training (delivered via school contracts in small groups), Social Skill Development, Field Trips for all ages, Community Events and Workshops, and a seasonal Summer 2026 Farm Lab Program.

The underlying "technology" is a farm-based experiential learning environment rather than a software platform; the differentiated features are domain-specific, including the Therapy Alpaca Program and Garden-Based Skills Development, which together constitute a whole-person curriculum. The organization is community-led, relying on staff, volunteers, parent and educator referrals, and a website plus email newsletter for outreach, with no mobile app or public digital product.

The business model combines fee-for-service school contracts (described as recurring/subscription-style engagements) with donations and sponsorships. There is no public pricing; programs are accessed through agreements with local schools, direct enrollment via field trips and community workshops, and donor-supported funding. The customer base comprises regional Ohio school districts and the families of neurodivergent participants, with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers.

Name

Learning 4 Life Farm

Legal name

Learning 4 Life Farm

Website

https://learning4lifefarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Learning 4 Life Farm is an Ohio-based nonprofit, founded in 2019, that delivers farm-based job skill training, social skill development, and experiential learning programs for neurodivergent teens and young adults, primarily on the autism spectrum, in partnership with local schools and donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Vocational Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKANAF

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAAAFAN

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

SECONDARYTHAAAOAA

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

Keywords

• Vocational skills training
• Experiential learning programs
• Neurodivergent youth services
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Special needs education

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School Contracts: Revenue generated through contracts with schools to provide skills development programs for neurodivergent students in small group settings
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Support from sponsors and donors to fund programs and operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Learning 4 Life Farm delivers job skill training and social skill development programming for neurodivergent youth, primarily teens and young adults on the autism spectrum, through small-group farm-based experiential learning. Programming is delivered via school contracts, on-site field trips for all ages, and community events and workshops, using gardens, horticultural projects, and therapy alpacas as the experiential learning medium. The organization operates as a nonprofit funded by school contracts, donations, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Learning 4 Life Farm is a single, unified program offering experiential learning and holistic development for neurodivergent young adults in a supportive farm setting. The core programs include Job Skill Training (delivered via school contracts in small groups) and Social Skill Development, supplemented by Field Trips, Community Events and Workshops, and seasonal offerings like the Summer 2026 Farm Lab Program. All offerings are designed to close the gap for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum who need specialized support after high school, using hands-on experiences with gardens, therapy alpacas, and job skills training within a safe, creative, and supportive community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Job Skill Training Specialized job skill training delivered in small group settings through school contracts, designed to prepare neurodivergent young adults for employment. Aimed at teens and young adults on the autism spectrum who need specialized support after high school.
• Social Skill Development Holistic social skill development programming that fosters independence, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging for neurodivergent youth.
• Field Trips Educational field trips offered for all ages, providing hands-on farm-based experiences in a supportive environment at the Johnstown, Ohio farm location.
• Community Events and Workshops Community events and workshops that provide experiential learning opportunities and foster inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals, open to families and the wider community.
• Summer 2026 Farm Lab Program Seasonal summer programming providing extended farm-based learning experiences for participants, referenced on the organization website as the Summer 2026 offering.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Local Businesses and OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning 4 Life Farm partners with local businesses and organizations to expand programs and create real-world learning opportunities for participants. These partnerships help provide practical job training environments and community integration.
• Schools and Educational InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchools contract with Learning 4 Life Farm to provide specialized skills development programs for their neurodivergent students in small group settings through school-based agreements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National network of disability services providing vocational, educational, and therapeutic supports. Comparable in mission and disability services portfolio, though broader and not farm-based.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and services organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including transition and employment programs. Comparable in serving the same neurodivergent population with transition and jobs programs.
• Melwood: Large Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing employment, day, and residential services for people with disabilities. Comparable in vocational and job-skill training for neurodivergent individuals, but operates at much larger scale.

Others

• Heifer International: Global nonprofit focused on agriculture-based community development and experiential learning. Comparable in using farm-based experiential learning as a vehicle for education, though not focused on neurodivergent transition.

Direct peers

• Bittersweet Farms: Ohio-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and farm-based day services for adolescents and adults with autism. Closest direct peer, sharing the farm setting, Ohio geography, and autism transition focus.
• Vinland National Center: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing vocational, residential, and therapeutic services for people with disabilities. Comparable in farm/campus-based setting and vocational training for neurodivergent adults.
• Camphill Communities: Network of farm-based intentional communities supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through vocational and social engagement. Highly comparable in farm-based and work-based learning model, though broader in population served.
• Threshold Autism Services: Provides adult day, vocational, and residential services for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Comparable in transition and vocational training for autistic young adults.
• Giant Steps Illinois: School and transition programs for individuals with autism across the lifespan, including vocational and life skills programming. Comparable in its transition and life skills focus for neurodivergent individuals.

Emerging players

• Touchstone Farm: Farm-based nonprofit offering therapeutic equine and experiential programs for diverse populations including those with disabilities. Comparable in using farm experiential learning, though broader in target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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