Digging Deeper: Practical Soil Health in Action

The Soil Association is a UK-wide sustainable food and farming charity which aims to protect nature by transforming how people eat and farm.

Soil Association

Join us for lunch, discussion and farm walk exploring practical next steps for soil health at scale in mixed systems.

Fradswell Village Hall

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. You can find out more about Rob Atkin <a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/case-studies/case-study-rob-atkin-field-hall-farm/" title="https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/case-studies/case-study-rob-atkin-field-hall-farm/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> and Tim Parton <a href="https://www.timpartonfarming.com/" title="https://www.timpartonfarming.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Agenda13:00 – Arrival &amp; Lunch Informal networking and lunch at Fradswell Village Hall.13:30 – Welcome &amp; Introduction Overview of the Agroecology at Scale series and outline of the afternoon.13:40 – Farm Context &amp; 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:<ul><li>What “next steps” in soil health look like in mixed systems</li><li>Common barriers and trade-offs</li><li>Experiences from attendees</li><li>Key themes to focus on during the farm walk</li></ul>14:50 – Farm Walk Examining soil health practices in action and discussing practical decision-making on the ground.15:50 – Reflections &amp; Key Takeaways Summarising key learning points and identifying practical next steps.16:00 – Depart

Directions What 3 Words: ///stitching.slave.towers 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 photographyPlease 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.

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