Now is a good time to take a fresh look at organic farming as a realistic and viable business option.
The new and favourable Countryside Stewardship Scheme support rates for organic farming in England, together with a recovering market, means that the time is right.
The Organic Research Centre has put together a programme of seminars aimed at farmers/farm managers, advisers/land agents, researchers, young people including students/apprentices, and others involved in the food supply chain. These seminars aim to introduce the principles and practices of organic farming, alongside up-to-date market and business information, to enable attendees to evaluate the options.
1. Introduction to organic farming and food supply chains - principles and practice Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0HR.
2. Introduction to the business of organic food and farming Date: Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0HR.
3. Introduction to organic arable and horticultural production systems and markets Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 OBW.
4. Introduction to organic livestock husbandry and markets Date: Thursday, 12 February 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester, GL7 5HF.
5. Organic food supply chains and the environment Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0HR.
6. Farm sustainability assessment for improved performance and customer guarantee Date: Thursday, 26 February 2015, 10 am – 4pm.
Venue: Duchy Home Farm, Broadfield Farm, Tetbury GL8 8SE.
Seminar cost (local and organic lunch & refreshments included): • Reduced price for eligible participants (see below) £50 + VAT.
• Full price for participants not-eligible for funding £100 + VAT.
• 100 per cent bursaries available for eligible individuals (see below).
On-line booking is available on each event page. For more information visit www.organicresearchcentre.com
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