The Summer meeting of the Facilitation Group was held at Higher Hacknell Farm on 20th July. 21 Members attended and enjoyed an interesting walk around Tim & Jo Budden's 350-acre organic farm. This was followed by an excellent BBQ and plenty of chat about agriculture and the environment.
The most recent workshop was held on Wednesday 2nd August at West Week Farm titled 'Enhancing Biodiversity and Making Economic use of Woodland'. This proved to be a very valuable event for the 21 attendees who learned how to both help wildlife, and get some economic returns. The next workshop is a hedge-laying event on 6th October, so contact us if you wish to attend.
The Facilitation Fund has already held two workshops to help famers apply for Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship. Roland Stonex from FWAG has been very positive, knowledgeable and helpful to potential applicants.
A final mid-tier workshop will be on September 6th at High Bickington Community Centre. We have potentially 4 members applying for the scheme this year and we are hopeful that their applications will be successful.
The most recent workshop was held on Wednesday 2nd August at West Week Farm titled 'Enhancing Biodiversity and Making Economic use of Woodland'. This proved to be a very valuable event for the 21 attendees who learned how to both help wildlife, and get some economic returns. The next workshop is a hedge-laying event on 6th October, so contact us if you wish to attend.
The Facilitation Fund has already held two workshops to help famers apply for Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship. Roland Stonex from FWAG has been very positive, knowledgeable and helpful to potential applicants.
A final mid-tier workshop will be on September 6th at High Bickington Community Centre. We have potentially 4 members applying for the scheme this year and we are hopeful that their applications will be successful.
