Farm walks 2013

We have organised a number of farm walks over the coming months throughout the UK. This series of  farm walks will cover a broad spectrum of enterprises with the aim of sharing innovation and novel techniques. These events are open to all farmers and growers.

Attendance is free although prior booking is absolutely essential. To book your place on any of the farm walks, please email producer.support@soilassociation.org or phone 0117 9142400.We will be updating these pages with additional farm walks over the coming weeks so please return to this page regularly for events in your area.

Farm Walk: Black's Organic Farm - Co. Antrim

26 September 2013

 Michael and Cathy Black, 49 Ballyvennaught Road, Ballycastle, BT54 6RL

Farm Background: We produce lamb, beef and pork and turkeys at Christmas. The farm is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an Area of Special Scientific Interest. We have just sta...
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