Access to Land pre-Conference Gathering For Future Farmers and Growers

[Darren Hill]

Need to sharpen your spade ;-)


http://www.rachelcarson.org.uk/short_course_and_events.html#Young

Access to Land pre-Conference Gathering

For Future Farmers and Growers

Date: 09/11/2011- 10/11/2011

Cost: £15

Let the future speak! Join the pre-conference gathering to have your say 
on your future as a farmer or grower.

Access to land is one of the main stumbling blocks for many new entrants 
to the farming and gardening world. From small urban plots, through long 
waiting lists for allotments and the high prices of agricultural land, 
it is a challenge for many to put a new spade in the ground.

Today there are new and alternative ways in which one can gain access to 
land. Join this exciting event to find more about how you can find your 
plot of land.

This unique event is for new farmers and gardeners and anyone who is 
studying farming or gardening. Apprentices, agriculture and horticulture 
students and individuals who are thinking of starting their own 
enterprise are invited to participate.

During the event there will be talks by speakers who work with 
alternative land schemes and workshops to explore solutions. In 
addition, the gathering will be an opportunity to meet, network and make 
connections.

Following the gathering, the main Biodynamic association's conference on 
'The Future of Agriculture 
<http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/events/biodynamic-conference-2011.html>' 
will begin (10-13/11/2011). During the conference there will be time to 
report and discuss the results of the gathering with a wider audience. 
Booking for the Pre-conference and the conference is through the 
Biodynamic Association website here 
<http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/events/biodynamic-conference-2011/booking-and-accommodation.html>

There are limited places at the College and some basic 
accommodation(sleeping bags on the floor for a nominal charge of £5/night).