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SUMMARY:East Devon Carbon Action Roadshow & New Grant Fund Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our road show event with guest speaker Simon West\, learn about carbon reduction opportunities and the new grant funding available\n\n\nJoin us for a roadshow event that brings you green business information through the East Devon Carbon Action Programme. \nRunning from 10am to 1pm at Escot Estate\, featuring workshops\, speakers\, information on grant funding\, and networking opportunities. \n  \nNew Grant Funding: Carbon Action Fund \nFind out all the details of the new Carbon Action Fund\, which offers grant funding for local businesses\, community organisations and charities to purchase carbon reduction equipment. You can apply for up to £50\,000. Our friendly advisors and the team from East Devon District Council will be on hand to answer your questions and advise on how to apply. \nWe’ll also share all the details about the free business support available to businesses\, charities and community organisations across East Devon to help you on your net zero journey. \n  \nFeaturing guest speaker Simon West\, co-founder of the environmental and educational charity\, Word Forest. Simon will provide the big picture to inspire and inform you on adopting new practices to improve the green credentials of your organisation. \n  \nCarbon Reduction Equipment Suppliers & Networking \nThere will be a range of businesses showcasing carbon reduction equipment who will be on hand to talk about their renewable solutions such as solar\, EV charging and heat pumps. \nYou can discuss your plans\, explore new technology and learn about the range of products and services that are available to you when considering options for investment and implementation of your net zero plans. \n  \nWorkshop: Demystifying Sustainable Certification \nLearn the essentials of sustainable certification\, its benefits\, and how to navigate the process for eco-friendly business practices. Embark on a journey to make your organisation more sustainable. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the multitude of certifications available\, this workshop is your compass to navigate through the choices and find the one that fits your organisation perfectly. \n  \nThis roadshow has been kindly hosted at Escot Estate. \n  \nAbout the East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP) \nEDCAP has been designed to provide free support for businesses and community organisations of all sizes across East Devon to measure and reduce their carbon impact\, bring in more environmentally friendly practices and move towards becoming net zero. \nThe East Devon Carbon Action Programme is funded by East Devon District Council. \n  \nEligibility \nThis event has been funded by East Devon District Council\, and for that reason only East Devon based businesses are eligible to attend.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/east-devon-carbon-action-roadshow-new-grant-fund-introduction/
LOCATION:Escot House Wedding and Conference Venue\, Escot House Wedding and Conference Venue\, Ottery Saint Mary\, Devon\, EX11 1LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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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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SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses\n\n\nThis free workshop provides up-to-date information to farmers aiming to build farm business resilience and profitability. We review how new and existing funding schemes\, such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship\, have changed\, and how those schemes could apply to your farm and build your business. We also outline other schemes and grants that may apply to your farm. \nJoin us to discuss: \n\nHow funding is changing and what farmers can do to mitigate these changes​\nWhat DEFRA’s Environmental Land Management Schemes\, including SFI\, offer\nWhat other grant schemes are available\nSuccession: how to start planning for the next generation\nWhere to go next: getting ongoing support and information ​\n\n  \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund is funded by Defra to support farmers and land managers through the biggest changes in farm support for generations\, as BPS ends and new environmental schemes are launched. The support is free and available until December 2024 to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Dorset\, Somerset or Cornwall with more than 5ha of land and an SBI. \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 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/the-latest-farm-grants-update-28/
LOCATION:Chagford Jubilee Hall\, Chagford\, Chagford\, Devon\, TQ13 8DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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