Digging Deeper: practical soil health in action
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Join us for lunch, discussion and farm walk exploring practical next steps for soil health at scale in mixed systems.
Farmers are invited to come together to exchange experiences, explore shared challenges and discuss practical ways to advance soil health at scale.
Join us for discussion, practical insight and dedicated time to reflect on how the ideas shared could fit within your own farming system.
The afternoon will begin with lunch at the village hall, followed by a farm walk with Tim Parton and Rob Atkin.
Find out more about Rob Atkin and Tim Parton.
Agenda
13:00 – Arrival & Lunch
Informal networking and lunch at Fradswell Village Hall.
13:30 – Welcome & Introduction
Overview of the Agroecology at Scale series and outline of the afternoon.
13:40 – Farm Context & Setting the Scene
Introduction to the mixed farming system, the soil health journey so far, and areas for further development.
14:00 – Facilitated Discussion
Exploring:
What “next steps” in soil health look like in mixed systems
Common barriers and trade-offs
Experiences from attendees
Key themes to focus on during the farm walk
14:50 – Farm Walk
Examining soil health practices in action and discussing practical decision-making on the ground.
15:50 – Reflections & Key Takeaways
Summarising key learning points and identifying practical next steps.
16:00 – Depart
Directions
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Accessibility
Please wear appropriate clothing for the farm walk as well as appropriate footwear, as we'd expect to cover some uneven ground. Please let us know about any accessibility requirements via the booking form.
Dietary requirements
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book your place.
Filming and photography
Please be advised that filming and/or photography by Soil Association may take place at this event. To decline consent, you can get in touch or complete an opt-out form on the day.
The Agroecology at Scale demonstration farms are part of a wider partnership between Ocado and Soil Association which has been established to help transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.