Ock Catchment Farmer Cluster Launch

Freshwater Habitats Trust

Network with other local farmers and learn about  potential funding opportunities for agri-environmental schemes

New House

This breakfast event will introduce farmers in the <a href="https://environment.data.gov.uk/catchment-planning/OperationalCatchment/3343" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ock Catchment</a> to the benefits of joining the Ock Catchment Farmer Cluster (OCFC).
The launch event is the opportunity to meet other like-minded farmers in our area over a delicious breakfast, provided by Dews Meadow Farm in East Hanney.
You’ll hear from a range of interesting speakers on topical, relevant issues and understand the value in joining our farmer cluster, from sharing knowledge and networking to accessing funding for agri-environment schemes. The event will end with the opportunity to put questions to the speakers, including potential gatekeepers of funding and a farm tour from James Blanchard, a third generation family farmer at Blanchford Enterprises.The programme is as follows:08.00	Breakfast and networking - Bacon rolls, tea, coffee, juice (vegetation option available)08:30	What is the OCFC and what are aiming to achieve? - Tom Allen-Stevens, OCFC Chair &amp; local farmer08:40	Why join a farmer cluster? The experience of the NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster - Tim Field, NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster Facilitator and Co-Chair08:55	Practical delivery; outcomes from the Allerton Project, farming, wildlife and the environment - Professor Chris Stoate, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust &amp; farmer09:10	Funding Opportunities and Advice; ELMS and the agricultural transition - Ellen Fake, Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming Advisor09:25	Private Sector Funding; Thames Water Catchment Fund - Tim Beech, Environmental Partnership lead, Thames Water09:35	Biodiversity Net Gain Funding Opportunities in Oxfordshire - Karen Lindley, Landowner Engagement Officer, Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment09:45	The Ock’s Freshwater Habitats - Professor Jeremy Biggs, CEO Freshwater Habitats Trust10:00	Questions to panel	10:30	Tour of New House Farm - James Blanchard, Blanchard Enterprises11:30	Close

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