FARMING: The Next Generation Conference - Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
UK farming needs a flow of new entrants to bring ideas, energy and the renewed ambition needed to sustain a dynamic industry. FARMING: THE NEXT GENERATION is a conference designed to address that challenge.
Over an evening and a day, the conference will take on the key issues that need to be addressed by new entrants and those with whom they will work to create a sustainable, successful industry – whether or not those partnerships are within families.
The Opportunities and Challenges
Who are the next generation of farmers? What is being done to ensure that they have the tools and support to become established as business men and women who have a real impact on UK farming?
Venue: Stoneleigh Park,Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
17th May Dinner – Speaker: John Baker, Director, Beginning Farmer Centre, Iowa State University, outlining US experience of the succession issue. He will be joined by other international guests who will give their insight on the new entrant challenge including an insight into what is happening across the EU.
18th May The Conference – A range of speakers will tackle the key decisions affecting family succession, new farming opportunities and the need for skills in setting up and running new farm businesses. Case studies will highlight working examples of successful transitions.
With a special entry fee deal for two generations attending from the same family, the event is designed to appeal to those starting a farming career, families tackling succession issues, advisors, professionals and policy makers working to support new entrants.
