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Mehefin 14 @ 09:00
09:00 — 16:30 (7h 30’)

North West

Onwards and Uplands, agroecological diversification on upland farms

What?

A weekend of talks and activities showcasing agroecological diversification options for upland farmers. The weekend is also an opportunity to meet other people working in the sector and think creatively about the future of the uplands. This weekend is hosted by Nibthwaite Grange Farm in collaboration with the Landworkers’ Alliance.

When?

13th and 14th of June. 

Where? 

Nibthwaite Grange Farm

Cumbria

LA12 8DB

 

We will hear presentations from the following farmers and upland land workers:

Neil Heseltine, from Hill Top Farm:

Bringing pasture fed cattle into an uplands sheep farm

Viv Lewis, from Federation of Cumbria Commoners:

The end of the Basic Payment Scheme and the new subsidy system; Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS).

Huw Denman, (TBC) from SelectFor:

The role of forestry in the uplands

John Atkinson, from Nibthwaite Grange Farm:

A case study of creative diversification on a mixed farm

Caroline Grindrod, from Gowbarrow Farm:

Regenerative agriculture and grazing systems in the uplands.

 

Accommodation:

Camping space is provided at Nibthwaite Grange Farm, bring your own tents and sleeping stuff.

Timings:

We can arrive and camp at Nibthwaite Grange Farm from the evening of the 12th of June

On Saturday we’ll have presentations as well as some practical sessions.

On Sunday the 14th of June, we’ll do some local farm tours. 

Food:

We will provide three meals covered in your ticket price: Friday night dinner, Saturday lunch, Saturday night dinner. Bring your own things for breakfast and a packed lunch on Sunday. 

Things to bring:

  • Camping gear.
  • Breakfast for two days and packed lunch for one day
  • Warm and waterproof clothes
  • A bit of cash for the bar
  • Stuff to take notes if you’re so inclined

Entertainments:

On Saturday night we’ll have some music from a local band and a home-grown bar selling local beer, cider and juice. Bring a few bob to buy yourself a drink.

Ticketing:

Tickets at £45 for the weekend, which includes camping and three meals provided by Nibthwaite Grange Farm.

Mehefin 14 @ 09:00
09:00 — 16:30 (7h 30’)

North West

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