Farm for the future – free support to help your farm business become more resilient
Farm for the Future is a free series of business, environment and one-to-one support sessions for farmers in the High Weald AONB and adjacent areas, delivered by the High Weald AONB Team and the Royal Countryside Fund.
The programme consists of a welcome meeting, two core workshops and one-to-one support. The two workshops will cover business planning and environmentally friendly land management, followed by up to four optional workshops on other topics such as diversification, succession and adding trees to the landscape. There will also be conversations with other land managers, networking, food and the chance of farm walks.
What are the benefits?
As part of the programme you will:
- Learn more about policy changes to help your business become more resilient and sustainable.
- Receive one-to-one business support tailored to you.
- Become a member of The Royal Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Network which provides a bank of resources and support.
Farm for the future is funded by Defra’s Future Farming Resilience Fund.
Any owner-occupied or tenant farm currently in receipt of BPS in England can take part if you have not already received free support through the Future Farm Resilience Fund.
If you are interested in taking part, please register to attend one of the welcome meetings:
- Click here for Monday 2nd October 2023 at the Anchor Inn, Hartfield 7pm - 9pm
- Click here for Wednesday 11th October 2023 at the Bear Inn, Burwash 7pm - 9pm
These welcome events are a chance for farmers to find out more and you will not be obliged to sign up to the full programme if you attend.
Find out more about support available under the Future Farming Resilience Fund: