
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.
This event will feature key speakers and experts from a variety of sectors:
- An 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.
- Jo Garlick from the Forestry Commission will lead discussions on woodland management and sustainability.
- Richard Sampson will share his experiences with the Farming Community Network (FCN).
- David Pett – Agricultural Advisor – Future Farming Resilience – Business Information Point
- PC Lucy Wyatt & PC Lee Skinner – Rural Affairs Policing Team – Rural Crime will discuss rural crime prevention and safety strategies.
- Nikki 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.
Food and refreshments will be provided, and please submit any dietary requirements via our booking form by Tuesday the 8th of October.
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.
This 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.
Our in-person Wellbeing Workshops will be running up until the end of December.