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SUMMARY:Practical Soil Management
DESCRIPTION:SAM1 Soils: a practical workshop to examine how the soils SFI option could work on your farm.\n\n\nWith thanks to Escot Park for hosting. \nJoin us for a practical demonstration of how to undertake the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Actions for Soils (SAM1)​ \nThis practical workshop includes: \n\nA discussion of the management requirements of SAM1 and what this SFI option aims to achieve​\nSoil management plan templates and guidance materials for soil identification\nA pasty lunch\, followed by a farm walk to examine and discuss the practical management of soils for SAM1\n\nThis farm event has an outside component so please come appropriately dressed. Please assemble at 10.30am for a prompt 11am start. \n  \nDirections: \nIf you’re using the postcode EX11 1LU in your sat nav\, please note\, there are several other properties under the same postcode. Please look for Clapperentale Shoot Barn.\nFor exact location\, use the What3Words app and code: ///renting.configure.remarried\nhttps://w3w.co/renting.configure.remarried \n\n\n  \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.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/practical-soil-management/
LOCATION:Escot Park\, Escot Park\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX11 1LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T141552Z
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SUMMARY:Farm diversification
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the advantages when it comes to farm diversification\n\n\nThere are many advantages when it comes to farm diversification\, in particular making your business more resilient\, sustainable\, and profitable. Diversification brings its own opportunities and challenges which we will discuss in this free session. \nThe workshop will allow you to take a step back from the day to day and explore what farm diversification can mean for your business as well as looking at examples of how it has worked for others and how to research your ideas. \nWe’ll consider to how balance any diversification activities with your farm business and explore funding and grant options such as the Farming Innovation Programme. \n  \nHere’s an overview of what this FREE session will cover: \n\nWhat does farm diversification mean?\nWhat can it bring to your farm business?\nHow do projects work in practice – lessons learned by others\nResearching your business idea\nDiversification strategy\, opportunities\, challenges and threats\nPlanning your new project\nBalancing new ventures with the existing farm business\nFunding options to finance diversification\n\n\n\n\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.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-diversifcation/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
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:20240610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T135029Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Ley and Hedgerow Management
DESCRIPTION:SAM3 Herbal leys and HRW1\, 2\,3 Hedgerows: a practical workshop to examine how these two SFI options could work on your land\n\n\nWith thanks to Messrs Ayre at Ratcliffe Farm for hosting this event. \nHerbal leys are an increasingly popular component within farming rotations on South West farms. Their inclusion and attractive payment rate within Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive means they are an option to consider carefully within any farm business. \nFarms in the South West also have the highest proportions of hedgerows in England and\, again\, hedgerow management options under SFI could be a valuable addition to your post-BPS farm income. \nThis workshop will support any farmers considering herbals leys and hedgerow management on their farm. \nIt will include: \n\nThe details of herbal leys and hedgerow options under SFI – what you could earn\, what you would be required to do under SAM3 and HRW1\, 2 and 3\nFollowing a pasty lunch\, a farm walk to examine and discuss the practical management of herbal leys and hedgerows\n\nThis farm event has an outside component so please come appropriately dressed. ​ \n  \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.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/herbal-ley-and-hedgerow-management/
LOCATION:EX5 5PN\, EX5 5PN\, Thorverton\, Devon\, EX5 5PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20240521T155039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160016Z
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SUMMARY:Using Xero for Your Online Farm Accounting
DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to managing your farm accounts using online accounting software\, Xero.\n\n\nWith Xero\, you can automate everyday financial tasks and easily track and pay bills. More farm work\, less paperwork. \nDuring this workshop our trainer will guide you through: \n\nThe Xero dashboard and how to navigate it\nChart of accounts\nBills\nInvoices\nRegistering assets\nVAT returns\nReports\nPayroll\n\nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/using-xero-for-your-online-farm-accounting-5/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20231130T181630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T134506Z
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SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:This 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\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. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \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/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-139/
LOCATION:The Beehive Honiton\, Dowell Street\, Honiton\, Devon\, EX14 1LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20231130T181916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T134416Z
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SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:This 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\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. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \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/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-140/
LOCATION:Lanivet Village Hall\, Rectory Road\, Lanivet\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL30 5HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20240319T125907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T130206Z
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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\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  \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n6:30 pm – Arrival\, supper and refreshments\n7:00 pm – Presentation starts\n9:00 pm – Presentation ends\n9:30 pm – Workshop ends\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 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-12/
LOCATION:The New Inn\, The New Inn\, West Knighton\, Dorset\, DT2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20231108T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T150237Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Business Funding: Update on Latest Grants\, Schemes and SFI
DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nAs farmers in the South West move away from Basic Payments\, many have taken advantage of the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change\, however\, it is both increasingly difficult and more important to stay abreast of developments in agriculture. This workshop is designed for and targeted at those who have already benefitted from personalised support under FFR\, but wish to get an update on recent developments. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop\, we will discuss: \n\nHow ELMs\, including SFI and Landscape Recovery\, can fit within your farm system. In this section\, we will include both practical and financial feedback and guidance from those already taking part\nSources of farm funding outside ELMs: in this section\, we will provide a brief overview of other sources of funds and support\, including CS\, FiPL\, REPF\, Animal health and welfare schemes and woodland creation and improvement schemes\nPreparing for the longer-term success of your farm business is essential. In this section\, we’ll give you pointers for the first steps to take to review your economic situation\, plan for retirement and prepare for a successful farm succession\nWhat to do now: we review what further support is available under FFR and how you can access it.\n\nThis workshop is provided under the Future Farming Resilience Fund\, which was funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with Agricultural Transition. \nIf you have not previously registered to the FFR programme\, please click here for further info and guidance on the free support available. \n  \nEligibility: \nThe support is free for any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments\, with an SBI and more than 5ha of land. \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/farm-business-funding-update-on-latest-grants-schemes-and-sfi-5/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20240108T144246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T160807Z
UID:10000350-1718910000-1718920800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:This 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\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. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \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/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-148/
LOCATION:Modbury Sports Pavilion\, QE11 Recreation Ground\, Chatwell Lane\, Modbury\, Devon\, PL21 0FS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144014
CREATED:20240521T155228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160103Z
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SUMMARY:Microsoft 365: Exploring Office Apps for Farm Admin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them efficiently to manage your farm admin processes\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this free workshop will go beyond Word and Excel\, and explore the other tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them to efficiently manage your farm admin\, communication and processes. \nThere are various apps and tools available within Microsoft 365\, each one designed to make managing your farm easier and more productive. \nWith the support of one of our skilled trainers\, you will discover: \n\nSharePoint and OneDrive for effective cloud storage and real-time collaboration\nLists\, To Do and Planner for successful project and task management\nTeams for integrating people\, content and communications\nOneNote and Lens for capturing and collating information and notes\nPower Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI to build powerful data driven connections\, processes and reports\n\nThis workshop is suitable for participants with a basic understanding of Microsoft 365\, who want to use it more productively to support their agricultural business. Please see our other workshops for sessions on using Microsoft Word and Excel. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/microsoft-365-exploring-office-apps-for-farm-admin/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:This 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\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  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \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/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-126/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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