WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — A nonprofit in Orange County is getting an upgrade by moving to a new site nearly three times the size of their current space.
Special Hearts Farm was created to provide job opportunities for adults with disabilities. It started as a collaboration with Orange County Public Schools at Dr. Phillips High School, but founders say they noticed some students needed help transitioning to work after graduating, so the program builds skills in farming and gardening.
The property, located along Maple Street in Winter Garden, has more than 80 animals and 50 farmers caring for them. Jade McFarland says she started there five years ago and is now employed there…