The Partnership for Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration
The School of Roses, known as Nakai Rose Farm, has established a business alliance with the Rehabilitation Support Center, marking the third collaboration between agriculture and welfare at Bara no Gakko.
This partnership aligns with Bara no Gakko’s key policy of promoting agriculture-welfare collaboration and aims to create opportunities that match the interests and abilities of individuals.
Edible Rose Cultivation and the Tsunagaru Academy
During the edible rose season, which extends until October, a dedicated team of 3 to 5 individuals, including staff from the Tsunagaru Academy, engage in daily cultivation activities at the edible rose field located in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
The Yamagata Prefectural Agriculture and Welfare Collaboration Promotion Center, operating under the Welfare Division for Persons with Disabilities, Health and Welfare Department, provided support for this collaboration.
The Role of the School of Roses
Rose School Co., Ltd., based in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, has formed a business partnership with the Rehabilitation Support Center in Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture.
The School of Roses plays a vital role in connecting the Rehabilitation Support Center to the cultivation of edible roses in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture. This collaboration focuses on promoting the inclusive participation of individuals in agricultural activities.
Empowering Through Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration
The Tsunagaru Academy, a part of the Tsunagaru Rehabilitation Support Center, is responsible for the actual work involved in cultivating edible roses.
On weekdays, approximately 3 to 5 users, accompanied by staff members from the Tsunagaru Academy, engage in rose cultivation activities at the field in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Additionally, future indoor tasks related to the sixth stage, such as sorting and drying petals, will be explored.
Spreading the Message of Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration
The School of Roses serves as a supporting member of the Consortium for Supporting Agriculture and Welfare Collaboration.
In addition to the “working side” of agriculture-welfare collaboration, the School of Roses actively promotes the “spreading side” by appointing diverse human resources to address social issues, including income generation and improving overall well-being.
The Significance of Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration
Agriculture-welfare collaboration is an initiative that empowers individuals with disabilities to participate in society with self-confidence and a sense of purpose through active engagement in the agricultural field.
This collaboration not only creates employment opportunities and purpose for individuals with disabilities but also addresses the shortage of workers and the aging population in the agricultural sector.
Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration in Yamagata Prefecture
Supported by the Yamagata Agricultural and Welfare Collaboration Promotion Center, the School of Bara Co., Ltd., comprising non-farmers, is dedicated to solving social issues by utilizing the added value of agriculture that only non-farmers can recognize.
The company actively engages in agricultural-welfare cooperation and smart agriculture, aiming to improve the income of farmers and extend healthy life expectancy through sustainable edible rose production, processing, and sales.
Sources: THX News & School of Roses.
