Descenza Interview

The idea for Farmsteads of New England, Inc. (FNE) simmered and grew in the mind of founder, Deborah DeScenza, for a number of years. Deborah is the mother of a child with significant special needs and has worked in the field of special education as a teacher, program coordinator, and consultant for almost twenty years.

In this interview, Deborah talks about the obstacles she overcame in achieving her dream: an intentional farming community that caters to the needs of people who have autism and other developmental disabilities.