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SUMMARY:Rural Support and Wellbeing Event  - FREE Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards would like to invite you for a FREE breakfast and a chat about all things farming.\n\n\nOverview\nSomerset NFU and Heart of the South West Trading Standards along with rural support services will provide advice and support about all things farming in a relaxed environment. \nAt this free event you can connect with other farmers and find out about local support services while enjoying a big breakfast in the Quantock Room at Sedgemoor Livestock Market. \nConfirmed to join the Big Breakfast: \n\nRupert Cox\, Farmerados\n\n\nZoe Gascoyne\, Regional Manager for RABI\n\nRABI offer one-to-one\, expert support\, advice and guidance\, tailored to every unique circumstance. RABI offers Financial\, Practical and Emotional support\, whether it’s giving expert advice on benefits potentially available to farming people or accessing mental health support. Our 24/7 freephone helpline 0800 188 4444 ensures we are available at any time of the day or year to give farming people the right type of support. \n\nCharmain Dascombe\, Regional Support Officer for FCN\n\nFCN is voluntary organisation & charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community. We have a helpline open from 7am – 11pm\, 365 days a year. Call 03000 111 999. \n\nMichael Storey\, PCSO on the Rural Crime Team\n\nMichael will be on-hand to discuss prevention of\, or any other general issues in relation to\, rural crime. \n\nEmily Martin\, NFU Somerset County Advisor\nNikki Rattenbury\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards\nSam Younger\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards\n\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \n\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, or Cornwall. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-and-wellbeing-event-free-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Sedgemoor Livestock Market\, Quantock Room\, North Petherton\, England\, TA6 6DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Rural Support  & Wellbeing Webinar: January 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Advice and guidance on selling food produce at the farm gate\, labelling & meat/veg boxes. Signposting to wellbeing support services\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to December 2024. \nThe speakers are: \n\n“How do we farm in times of drought and flooding? : Looking at the practical steps we can take to manage the weather patterns”\, Holly Purdy\, farmer and Vice Chair for England Nature Friendly Farming Network.\n“Livestock movement\, recording and identification”\, Rebecca Barker\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards.\n“Getting to know your Farming Community Network and the support available for you and your family”\, Richard Sampson from Farming Community Network.\n\nThe session will also include advice and signposting to wellbeing support services. \nPrevious webinars have covered a range of themes\, such as: \n\nFarm Safety\nFire Safety & Holistic Wellbeing\nCost of Living\nRural Community Care\nFarm Resilience\n\nYou can view previous webinars here on our Trading Standards support for farmers page. \nGuest speakers at our previous webinars include but not limited to: \n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (& Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service)\nStep One Charity\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nRural Mental Health Matters\n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-wellbeing-webinar-january-23rd/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
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SUMMARY:Rural Support & Wellbeing Webinar: Vintage Farmers\, Scams & Work Well
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing and signposting to rural support services\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series runs on Thursdays from October 2023 to January 2025. \nThe speakers for January’s webinar are: \nVintage Farmers: finding social connection\nRichard Sampson from Farming Community Network will explore the success of this new group and how to create more across the counties. \nAvoid Scams and Buy With Confidence\nJanet Quinn\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards \nFinding Equilibrium in Life and Work\nDee Allbrook from Step One Charity \n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Dorset\, Somerset or Cornwall. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-wellbeing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Rural Support and Wellbeing Event - FREE Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The NFU & Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards would like to invite you for a FREE breakfast and a chat about all things farming.\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis BIG BREAKFAST event is FREE and is being organised in conjunction with Fiona Rew Devon’s County Advisor from the National Farmers Union (NFU).  \nWe aim to provide advice and support about all things farming. \nAlso joining us for this event: \n\nRural Affairs Policing Team\nFarming Community Network (NFU)\nRoyal Agricultural Benivolent Institute (RABI)\nLand Agent/ Financial Advisor.\n\n  \n\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, or Cornwall. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-and-wellbeing-event-free-breakfast/
LOCATION:Holsworthy Livestock Market\, Newmarket Road\, Holsworthy\, Devon\, EX22 7FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Free Winter Wellbeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop at Wilsey Down Pub to learn more about looking after your wellbeing. Food and drink provided!\n\n\nJoin us at The Wilsey Down Pub on 10th December for our Future Farming Resilience Wellbeing Workshop for farmers. \nSarah Counter from Land to Sea\, known for working with agricultural businesses\, will deliver a talk about how we can work together to challenge stigmas and increase awareness of wellbeing\, to not only look after ourselves\, but those around us. Themes will include exploring the difference between compassion and empathy\, what role our emotions play and how to build resilience. \nTo add to this topic\, we will also be joined by RABI\, who support farming people through practical\, financial and emotional assistance\, as well as a speaker from the Farming Community Network (FCN). \nAll farmers and those who work with farmers are welcome. Participate at your own level in networking and receive clear signposting to use at your will. \nTEA\, COFFEE AND PASTIES INCLUDED \nFor more information\, or any questions\, please feel free to email: economy.farmingresilience-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/free-winter-wellbeing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Wilsey Down\, The Wilsey Down Pub\, Hallworthy\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL32 9SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: December
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on food production and legislation\, including selling produce at the farm gate\, labelling and meat/veg boxes.\n\n\nOverview\nThe speakers for December’s webinar are as follows: \nCaroline Dorrell – Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards. Caroline is a Trading Standards Officer with many years of experience in the rural and agricultural sector\, specialising in Food production and legislation. Selling food produce at the farm gate\, labelling and meat/veg boxes are just some of the topics that will be covered doing the presentation. \nThe session will also include advice and signposting to wellbeing support services. \nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. \n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n  \n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-december/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
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SUMMARY:Future Farming Resilience Mental Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop at Grigg’s Country Store to learn more about looking after your wellbeing. Food and drink provided!\n\n\nJoin us at M A Griggs Country Store on 26th November for our Future Farming Resilience Mental Health Workshop for farmers. \nSarah Counter from Land to Sea\, known for working with agricultural businesses\, will deliver a talk about how we can work together to challenge stigmas and increase awareness of wellbeing\, to not only look after ourselves\, but those around us. Themes will include exploring the difference between compassion and empathy\, what role our emotions play and how to build resilience. \nTo add to this topic\, we will also be joined by RABI\, who support farming people through practical\, financial and emotional assistance. \nAll farmers and those who work with farmers welcome\, participate at your own level in networking and receive clear signposting to use at your will. \nTEA\, COFFEE AND PASTIES INCLUDED \nFor more information\, or any questions\, please feel free to email: economy.farmingresilience-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/future-farming-resilience-mental-health-workshop/
LOCATION:M A Grigg Country Store\, Pendennis Lower\, Sticker\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL26 7JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T153000
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SUMMARY:Soil Workshop with Symbiosis Soil Lab
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of specialist soil workshops that will introduce farmers and landowners to the basics of soil microbiology.\n\n\nThis is part of a series of specialist soil workshops that will introduce farmers and landowners to the basics of soil microbiology\, and the practical steps that you can take to improve soil health. The workshop will include an on-farm walk\, live soil sample analysis\, and discussions on the science behind soil health. \nSoil Workshop: Led by Symbiosis Soil Lab\, an innovative mobile laboratory\, this workshop will introduce you to soil microbiology and the benefits of soil biodiversity. Symbiosis Soil Lab operates the only known Soil Microbiology Food Web Mobile Lab and they specialise in regenerating life into soils. \nWill Luke from the Apricot Centre CIC\, will be leading a session on the basics of soil microbiology: explaining how microbes evolve and their relationships to each other\, and the help we can give them by creating an environment where they can thrive. \nThis workshop is hosted in collaboration with the Apricot Centre CIC\, a 67-acre mixed farm in South Devon providing both biodynamic/organic food to 300 households through box scheme and regular market stall. Their aim is to inspire by providing opportunities for free training and business support for land workers and farms with a yearly student cohort of 180+ students. \n  \nFarm Walk: Martyn Bragg will show us around Shilingford Organics which has been Organic since 1998\, growing 50 acres of organic veg and employing 10 FTEs. It grows arable crops in a stockless rotation; however it also started growing vegetables 25 years ago and now that is the major part of the farm. It started planting an agroforestry system in 2002 and now has over 400 apple trees as well as other top fruit. \nThe vegetables are grown in a 5 or 6 year rotations growing many types of veg\, salad and herbs. \nBeing so near Exeter they aim to sell produce direct to local people through their veg box scheme/online shop and various Farmers markets. They also supply other box schemes and small local food retailers. To achieve this they grow crops 52 weeks of the year\, with a wide range of produce. \nIt is totally dependent on healthy soils for it to thrive. \n  \nTimings \n10:00-10:30 – Arrival and Registration \n10:30-10:45 – Introduction to Shillingford; farm practice and activities \n10:45-11:00 – Introduction to Soil Microbes by the Apricot Centre and the Symbiosis Soil Lab \n11:00-12:30 – Farm Walk & Live Soil Analysis \n12:30- 13:30 – Lunch \n13:30-15:00 – Farm Walk & Live Soil Analysis continued \n15:00-15:30 – Q&A and Event End \n1:1 Soil Consultancy with Symbiosis Soil Lab   \nAttendees will have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded 1:1 consultancy with Symbiosis Soil Lab following the completion of an Expression of Interest Form which will be provided at the workshop and an electric copy emailed following attendance. \nEligibility  \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n  \n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/soil-workshop-with-symbiosis-soil-lab-5/
LOCATION:Shillingford Organics\, Barton Lane\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T200000
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: October
DESCRIPTION:Farm Assurance\, Inspections and Wellbeing\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to December 2024. \nThe theme and speakers for this webinar is:\nFarm Assurance\, Inspections and Wellbeing\nSpeakers include Kate Cross from Red Tractor\, and Naomi Osborne from Heart of the Southwest. \n  \nThis is an online webinar. Please use this link to join: \nMicrosoft Teams \nJoin the meeting: \nMeeting ID: 346 116 901 671 \nPasscode: wKshMP \nNeed help? \n  \n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \nREGISTER
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-october-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
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SUMMARY:Rural Support & Wellbeing Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hole Farm\, by kind permission of Richard Sampson\, for an insightful and engaging farm walk focused on countryside stewardship and rural wellbeing support.\n\n\nThis event will feature key speakers and experts from a variety of sectors: \n\nAn introductory talk will discuss how Hole Farm has opted into the Countryside Stewardship scheme followed by a farm walk to showcase practical examples on the land.\nJo Garlick from the Forestry Commission will lead discussions on woodland management and sustainability.\nRichard Sampson will share his experiences with the Farming Community Network (FCN).\nDavid Pett – Agricultural Advisor – Future Farming Resilience – Business Information Point\nPC Lucy Wyatt & PC Lee Skinner – Rural Affairs Policing Team – Rural Crime will discuss rural crime prevention and safety strategies.\nNikki Rattenbury and Sam Younger from Heart of the South West (HoTSW) Trading Standards will provide insights on trading standards relevant to local farmers and landowners.\n\n  \nFood and refreshments will be provided\, and please submit any dietary requirements via our booking form by Tuesday the 8th of October. \nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nOur in-person Wellbeing Workshops will be running up until the end of December.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-wellbeing-farm-walk/
LOCATION:Hole Farm\, Hole Lane\, North Tawton\, Devon\, EX20 2BU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
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SUMMARY:Animal Health & Welfare\, Poultry registration and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to December 2024. \nFor our October webinar\, we will be joined by Nee Bedford- Area Manager of The Moorings Devon based services for Mental Health Matters. Jade Chidgey\, Macmillan Programme Officer from The Farming Community Network. Jade will discuss her role as a support officer within the rural and farming community. Sarah Lloyd\, senior veterinary officer from the Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA) will be discussing notifiable diseases\, such as Bluetongue and Avian Influenza. Along with additional speaker Nicola Pearce\, Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards Officer. \nPrevious webinars have covered a range of themes\, such as: \n\nFarm Safety\nFire Safety & Holistic Wellbeing\nCost of Living\nRural Community Care\nFarm Resilience\n\nGuest speakers at our previous webinars include but not limited to: \n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies – YellowWellies.org\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (& Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service)\nHomepage | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (dsfire.gov.uk)\nFire and Rescue Service – Cornwall Council\nStep One Charity\nHome – Step One (steponecharity.co.uk)\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nVillage Agents | Somerset Village & Community Agents (somersetagents.org)\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nHome | Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk)\nRural Mental Health Matters\nWelcome to Rural Mental Health Matters (RMHM)\n\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-october/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T180000
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Feed Hygiene & Farm Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Featuring speakers from Heart of the South West Trading Standards\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to December 2024. This particular session however\, is an additional webinar to the series. \nThe theme and speakers for this webinar is Feed Hygiene & Farm Assurance\, featuring guest speakers: \nNaomi Osborne and Rebecca Langdon\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service: covering feed hygiene & farm assurance \n\n\n\nRichard Frewin\, Operations Manager for Associated British Ports – Teignmouth: covering the port history\, updates\, on current trade and assurance \n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers at our previous webinars include: \n\n\n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (& Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service)\nStep One Charity\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nRural Mental Health Matters\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-feed-hygiene-farm-assurance/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
CREATED:20240508T104435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115448Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Disease Control\, Contingency and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker details for our September webinar will be available soon.\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. \nThe theme and speakers for September’s webinar is yet to be confirmed\, but watch this space! \nPrevious webinars have covered a range of themes\, such as: \n\nFarm Safety\nFire Safety & Holistic Wellbeing\nCost of Living\nRural Community Care\nFarm Resilience\n\n\n\nGuest speakers at our previous webinars have included: \n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service\nCornwall Fire & Rescue Service\nStep One Charity\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nRural Mental Health Matters\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-september/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
CREATED:20240508T104534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T105219Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: August
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. However\, the team are working at the Honiton agricultural show on Thursday 1st August\, so this webinar will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month instead\, on Thursday 8th August. \n\nThis month’s webinar focuses on livestock management and animal gatherings. Hear from our guest speakers:\n\n\nDevon & Cornwall Police – Rural Crime Unit: covering livestock management on public highways\nCornwall Trading Standards: covering livestock management at agricultural shows and animal gatherings.\n\n\n  \n\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-august/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
CREATED:20240508T101136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T101136Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Helping Farmers.
DESCRIPTION:RABI and Farmerardos will be sharing about the support they are able to offer to help farmers.\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series is running on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. July’s webinar features guest speakers from the following organisations: \n\nThe Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)\nFarmerardos \n\nRABI is the charity at the heart of farming\, providing expert mental health and wellbeing support\, as well as financial\, emotional and practical help to farming people in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. \nFarmerados believe that problems can feel a little lighter when shared with others who understand farming life. Farmerados don’t fix or try to solve. Farmerardos just provide a friendly\, supportive space to share and connect with others in the same boat. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate the severity of some situations\, and we may be able to point you in the right direction for more specific help should you need it. \nWorkshop details:\nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-helping-farmers/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
CREATED:20240508T100709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T100709Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Exploring farm welfare\, with speakers from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service: Rural team\, and APHA.\n\n\nOverview\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series is running on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. The theme of June’s webinar is animal welfare\, with speakers from the following organisations: \n\nHeart of the South West Trading Standards: Rural team\nAnimal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n\n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinar-animal-welfare/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181101
CREATED:20240423T080837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T123721Z
UID:10000406-1714672800-1714680000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rural Support webinar - Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the range of rural support services available through our monthly webinar series. \nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project\, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service\, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series is running on the first Thursday of every month through to December 2024. The theme of May’s webinar is animal welfare. \nOur guest speakers for this next webinar are from the following organisations: \n\nHeart of the South West Trading Standards Service: Rural Team\nAnimal Plant & Health Agency (APHA)\n\n  \nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset currently in receipt of BPS payments. To be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinars/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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