Soil Association
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world
Community guidelines 👉http://soilassociation.co/3EmLtsK
Community guidelines 👉http://soilassociation.co/3EmLtsK
Considering organic conversion for your horticulture business?
Join this online webinar to learn about organic market opportunities, the conversion process and the practicalities of organic horticulture production.
👉Sign up: http://bit.ly/4rb2gnX
Join this online webinar to learn about organic market opportunities, the conversion process and the practicalities of organic horticulture production.
👉Sign up: http://bit.ly/4rb2gnX
January 28, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Considering organic conversion for your horticulture business?
Join this online webinar to learn about organic market opportunities, the conversion process and the practicalities of organic horticulture production.
👉Sign up: http://bit.ly/4rb2gnX
Join this online webinar to learn about organic market opportunities, the conversion process and the practicalities of organic horticulture production.
👉Sign up: http://bit.ly/4rb2gnX
🍎 What happens to orchard wood at the end of its life?
Join us with growers Ali Capper & Rob Collins to discuss biochar packaging as a sustainable solution
📅 Thurs 26 Feb, 1–2pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980629286...
@greatbritishapples.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social #LCA
Join us with growers Ali Capper & Rob Collins to discuss biochar packaging as a sustainable solution
📅 Thurs 26 Feb, 1–2pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980629286...
@greatbritishapples.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social #LCA
January 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
🍎 What happens to orchard wood at the end of its life?
Join us with growers Ali Capper & Rob Collins to discuss biochar packaging as a sustainable solution
📅 Thurs 26 Feb, 1–2pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980629286...
@greatbritishapples.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social #LCA
Join us with growers Ali Capper & Rob Collins to discuss biochar packaging as a sustainable solution
📅 Thurs 26 Feb, 1–2pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980629286...
@greatbritishapples.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social #LCA
🌳Join Ben Raskin, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social's @vickihird.bsky.social, farmer Mark Lea, & Bee Happy Plants' Sarah Holdsworth for free webinar on #agroforestry for #pollinators
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
🌳Join Ben Raskin, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social's @vickihird.bsky.social, farmer Mark Lea, & Bee Happy Plants' Sarah Holdsworth for free webinar on #agroforestry for #pollinators
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
🦋 We can't produce food without nature. Yet it's in decline - especially in the UK.
👫No more tinkering around the edges - we have to prioritise a food system that puts nature at its heart. Then we must support the people who can make it happen.
✊We need to revive nature on farmland, now.
👫No more tinkering around the edges - we have to prioritise a food system that puts nature at its heart. Then we must support the people who can make it happen.
✊We need to revive nature on farmland, now.
January 21, 2026 at 10:10 AM
🦋 We can't produce food without nature. Yet it's in decline - especially in the UK.
👫No more tinkering around the edges - we have to prioritise a food system that puts nature at its heart. Then we must support the people who can make it happen.
✊We need to revive nature on farmland, now.
👫No more tinkering around the edges - we have to prioritise a food system that puts nature at its heart. Then we must support the people who can make it happen.
✊We need to revive nature on farmland, now.
📣Farm walk
Wed 11 Feb, 10am-3pm
Mindrum Farm, Northumberland
Free, inc lunch
🌱Join us & farmer Tom Fairfax for a day on improving soil quality & transition to organic
🐏With contributions from a sheep vet, fellow farmers & Director for Newcastle Uni Farms
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979711789...
Wed 11 Feb, 10am-3pm
Mindrum Farm, Northumberland
Free, inc lunch
🌱Join us & farmer Tom Fairfax for a day on improving soil quality & transition to organic
🐏With contributions from a sheep vet, fellow farmers & Director for Newcastle Uni Farms
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979711789...
January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
📣Farm walk
Wed 11 Feb, 10am-3pm
Mindrum Farm, Northumberland
Free, inc lunch
🌱Join us & farmer Tom Fairfax for a day on improving soil quality & transition to organic
🐏With contributions from a sheep vet, fellow farmers & Director for Newcastle Uni Farms
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979711789...
Wed 11 Feb, 10am-3pm
Mindrum Farm, Northumberland
Free, inc lunch
🌱Join us & farmer Tom Fairfax for a day on improving soil quality & transition to organic
🐏With contributions from a sheep vet, fellow farmers & Director for Newcastle Uni Farms
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979711789...
Landmark ban on junk food ads targeted at children on TV and online is a huge step forward for children’s health
At the Soil Association, we’re working on the ground with farmers, caterers and communities to raise food standards. For 2026, we're accelerating that mission.
Our impact so far:
At the Soil Association, we’re working on the ground with farmers, caterers and communities to raise food standards. For 2026, we're accelerating that mission.
Our impact so far:
January 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Landmark ban on junk food ads targeted at children on TV and online is a huge step forward for children’s health
At the Soil Association, we’re working on the ground with farmers, caterers and communities to raise food standards. For 2026, we're accelerating that mission.
Our impact so far:
At the Soil Association, we’re working on the ground with farmers, caterers and communities to raise food standards. For 2026, we're accelerating that mission.
Our impact so far:
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🐑 Innovative, humane, and community-focused, the #TinyTrailerAbattoir is a game-changing initiative for small-scale and native-breed farming 🚜
Please support this fundraiser 👇
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@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
Please support this fundraiser 👇
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@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
🐑 Innovative, humane, and community-focused, the #TinyTrailerAbattoir is a game-changing initiative for small-scale and native-breed farming 🚜
Please support this fundraiser 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
Please support this fundraiser 👇
peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
The Sustainable Farming Incentive is back. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has announced dates for reopening SFI at her speech at the Oxford Farming Conference (#OFC) today
After an anxious wait for farmers this is good news - but we need reassurance that SFI will back organic
After an anxious wait for farmers this is good news - but we need reassurance that SFI will back organic
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January 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The Sustainable Farming Incentive is back. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has announced dates for reopening SFI at her speech at the Oxford Farming Conference (#OFC) today
After an anxious wait for farmers this is good news - but we need reassurance that SFI will back organic
After an anxious wait for farmers this is good news - but we need reassurance that SFI will back organic
And that’s a wrap for 2025! Our offices are now closed for the festive season. We won’t be able to respond to messages until the 5th of January, so if you get in touch we’ll get back to you in the new year.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas! 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And that’s a wrap for 2025! Our offices are now closed for the festive season. We won’t be able to respond to messages until the 5th of January, so if you get in touch we’ll get back to you in the new year.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas! 🎄
The Animal Welfare Strategy has launched in a major reform to protect the lives of millions of animals
The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs
But we want to see more of...
The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs
But we want to see more of...
December 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Animal Welfare Strategy has launched in a major reform to protect the lives of millions of animals
The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs
But we want to see more of...
The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs
But we want to see more of...
Do you know what’s INCREDIBLE for the soil? Planting trees on farms!
This #WorldSoilDay, you can DOUBLE your impact by donating to our Big Give trees on farms campaign. Donations are matched - so show your love for soil today 🪱
#Agroforestry #BigGive
This #WorldSoilDay, you can DOUBLE your impact by donating to our Big Give trees on farms campaign. Donations are matched - so show your love for soil today 🪱
#Agroforestry #BigGive
Boost trees on farms & protect nature & climate – Big Give
Will you increase and protect trees on farms? Over 70% of the UK is farmland, so this is where we can have positive impact most quickly. By 2030, we want half of UK farms to grow and look after trees, hedges and woodland —boosting biodiversity & impr
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December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Do you know what’s INCREDIBLE for the soil? Planting trees on farms!
This #WorldSoilDay, you can DOUBLE your impact by donating to our Big Give trees on farms campaign. Donations are matched - so show your love for soil today 🪱
#Agroforestry #BigGive
This #WorldSoilDay, you can DOUBLE your impact by donating to our Big Give trees on farms campaign. Donations are matched - so show your love for soil today 🪱
#Agroforestry #BigGive
BREAKING - Organic is for all, not just for the privileged few. This report shows that bridging the gap between climate, nature-friendly food and people on low incomes, whilst supporting growers, IS possible
Teams across Soil Association led pilots for this groundbreaking report, which found
(1/3)
Teams across Soil Association led pilots for this groundbreaking report, which found
(1/3)
Government backing of organic could deliver huge social and economic benefits!
Find out more in NEW Bridging the Gap report: www.sustainweb.org/news/dec25-b...
@nourishscotland.bsky.social @foodsensewales.bsky.social
@growingcommunities.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social
Find out more in NEW Bridging the Gap report: www.sustainweb.org/news/dec25-b...
@nourishscotland.bsky.social @foodsensewales.bsky.social
@growingcommunities.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
BREAKING - Organic is for all, not just for the privileged few. This report shows that bridging the gap between climate, nature-friendly food and people on low incomes, whilst supporting growers, IS possible
Teams across Soil Association led pilots for this groundbreaking report, which found
(1/3)
Teams across Soil Association led pilots for this groundbreaking report, which found
(1/3)
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is live! For one week only, every donation you make will be doubled — meaning your support will go twice as far to help farmers to boost trees on farms.
Donate here! soilassociation.co/3MA4TAH
Donate here! soilassociation.co/3MA4TAH
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is live! For one week only, every donation you make will be doubled — meaning your support will go twice as far to help farmers to boost trees on farms.
Donate here! soilassociation.co/3MA4TAH
Donate here! soilassociation.co/3MA4TAH
The Environmental Improvement Plan (published today!) can deliver...
🥗healthier food
🐦thriving wildlife
🌊clean rivers
🌤️climate resilience
🌳fairer access to green spaces
But only by supporting farmers to move to nature-friendly systems - more here 👉 www.soilassociation.org/news/2025/de...
🥗healthier food
🐦thriving wildlife
🌊clean rivers
🌤️climate resilience
🌳fairer access to green spaces
But only by supporting farmers to move to nature-friendly systems - more here 👉 www.soilassociation.org/news/2025/de...
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Environmental Improvement Plan (published today!) can deliver...
🥗healthier food
🐦thriving wildlife
🌊clean rivers
🌤️climate resilience
🌳fairer access to green spaces
But only by supporting farmers to move to nature-friendly systems - more here 👉 www.soilassociation.org/news/2025/de...
🥗healthier food
🐦thriving wildlife
🌊clean rivers
🌤️climate resilience
🌳fairer access to green spaces
But only by supporting farmers to move to nature-friendly systems - more here 👉 www.soilassociation.org/news/2025/de...
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My @thesoilassociation.bsky.social comment on the extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy -
(TDLR: we need to talk about sweeteners...)
(TDLR: we need to talk about sweeteners...)
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My @thesoilassociation.bsky.social comment on the extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy -
(TDLR: we need to talk about sweeteners...)
(TDLR: we need to talk about sweeteners...)
After organic wine? Then look no further than Vintage Roots’ all-organic selection! 🍷✨
And this week only, they’re donating a portion of every sale straight back to the Soil Association (that's us!) Supporting organic farming with every bottle. 🌱💚
www.vintageroots.co.uk/
#ChooseOrganic
And this week only, they’re donating a portion of every sale straight back to the Soil Association (that's us!) Supporting organic farming with every bottle. 🌱💚
www.vintageroots.co.uk/
#ChooseOrganic
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
After organic wine? Then look no further than Vintage Roots’ all-organic selection! 🍷✨
And this week only, they’re donating a portion of every sale straight back to the Soil Association (that's us!) Supporting organic farming with every bottle. 🌱💚
www.vintageroots.co.uk/
#ChooseOrganic
And this week only, they’re donating a portion of every sale straight back to the Soil Association (that's us!) Supporting organic farming with every bottle. 🌱💚
www.vintageroots.co.uk/
#ChooseOrganic
New online BASIS course on herbal leys & multi-species swards now live, to help build resilient, diverse grassland
Parts 1 & 2
🦋Benefits
☘️Species selection
Modules on establishment & management coming soon
basis-reg.co.uk/news/article...
Collab with Soil Assoc, AHDB, NIAB Cotswold Seeds & others
Parts 1 & 2
🦋Benefits
☘️Species selection
Modules on establishment & management coming soon
basis-reg.co.uk/news/article...
Collab with Soil Assoc, AHDB, NIAB Cotswold Seeds & others
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New online BASIS course on herbal leys & multi-species swards now live, to help build resilient, diverse grassland
Parts 1 & 2
🦋Benefits
☘️Species selection
Modules on establishment & management coming soon
basis-reg.co.uk/news/article...
Collab with Soil Assoc, AHDB, NIAB Cotswold Seeds & others
Parts 1 & 2
🦋Benefits
☘️Species selection
Modules on establishment & management coming soon
basis-reg.co.uk/news/article...
Collab with Soil Assoc, AHDB, NIAB Cotswold Seeds & others
🐑 Good animal welfare goes beyond avoiding harm
🌳 It means giving livestock the conditions they need to truly thrive
Join our webinar to learn practical ways to support positive welfare in beef and sheep systems
📅: Thurs 20 Nov, 1–2pm (online)
🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
🌳 It means giving livestock the conditions they need to truly thrive
Join our webinar to learn practical ways to support positive welfare in beef and sheep systems
📅: Thurs 20 Nov, 1–2pm (online)
🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
A Positive Future for Farmed Animals (Beef cattle and Sheep)
Hear more about the Good Life Opportunity frameworks and how they can potentially support and advance an animal's quality of life.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🐑 Good animal welfare goes beyond avoiding harm
🌳 It means giving livestock the conditions they need to truly thrive
Join our webinar to learn practical ways to support positive welfare in beef and sheep systems
📅: Thurs 20 Nov, 1–2pm (online)
🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
🌳 It means giving livestock the conditions they need to truly thrive
Join our webinar to learn practical ways to support positive welfare in beef and sheep systems
📅: Thurs 20 Nov, 1–2pm (online)
🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
SFI closed - what does this mean for organic farmers?
Our Farming Advisor Jerry Alford:
“The frustration is that organic payments had only just become available outside of Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes, and there was significant interest in farms looking to convert…"
bit.ly/4oVQ3CH
Our Farming Advisor Jerry Alford:
“The frustration is that organic payments had only just become available outside of Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes, and there was significant interest in farms looking to convert…"
bit.ly/4oVQ3CH
Britain is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – so why did the government close the Sustainable Farming Incentive? | Countryfile.com
Britain is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries. So why has Labour closed a scheme to reward farmers for protecting the environment?
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November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
SFI closed - what does this mean for organic farmers?
Our Farming Advisor Jerry Alford:
“The frustration is that organic payments had only just become available outside of Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes, and there was significant interest in farms looking to convert…"
bit.ly/4oVQ3CH
Our Farming Advisor Jerry Alford:
“The frustration is that organic payments had only just become available outside of Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes, and there was significant interest in farms looking to convert…"
bit.ly/4oVQ3CH
🐑 Good animal welfare is about more than preventing harm. 🌳 It’s about allowing livestock the opportunities to thrive.
Join our webinar to explore practical steps for positive welfare in beef & sheep farming.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov, 1-2pm, online
🔗 Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
Join our webinar to explore practical steps for positive welfare in beef & sheep farming.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov, 1-2pm, online
🔗 Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🐑 Good animal welfare is about more than preventing harm. 🌳 It’s about allowing livestock the opportunities to thrive.
Join our webinar to explore practical steps for positive welfare in beef & sheep farming.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov, 1-2pm, online
🔗 Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
Join our webinar to explore practical steps for positive welfare in beef & sheep farming.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov, 1-2pm, online
🔗 Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
Want some organic wines and drinks? 🍷🌿
Vintage Roots is the UK’s leading organic wine and drinks supplier, offering over 500 certified organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more: 100% certified organic since 1986!
👉 vintageroots.co.uk/
Use SOIL10 for 10% off first purchases! 💸
Vintage Roots is the UK’s leading organic wine and drinks supplier, offering over 500 certified organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more: 100% certified organic since 1986!
👉 vintageroots.co.uk/
Use SOIL10 for 10% off first purchases! 💸
The Taste of Autumn
The UK's leading organic wine specialists since 1986. Over 400+ organic wines, no sulphur added and more. Quick and easy delivery.
vintageroots.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Want some organic wines and drinks? 🍷🌿
Vintage Roots is the UK’s leading organic wine and drinks supplier, offering over 500 certified organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more: 100% certified organic since 1986!
👉 vintageroots.co.uk/
Use SOIL10 for 10% off first purchases! 💸
Vintage Roots is the UK’s leading organic wine and drinks supplier, offering over 500 certified organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more: 100% certified organic since 1986!
👉 vintageroots.co.uk/
Use SOIL10 for 10% off first purchases! 💸
Good news for nature-friendly farming, and organic licensees. Gov has announced a rollover for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier 🌳
Ministers have confirmed a year's extension for agreements expiring in December. We’ve been pressing for this stability in the absence of other schemes
bit.ly/432PH4P
Ministers have confirmed a year's extension for agreements expiring in December. We’ve been pressing for this stability in the absence of other schemes
bit.ly/432PH4P
Countryside Stewardship reprieve secures lifeline for 5,000 farmers
Farmers have secured a major victory after the government confirmed a one-year roll over of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Good news for nature-friendly farming, and organic licensees. Gov has announced a rollover for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier 🌳
Ministers have confirmed a year's extension for agreements expiring in December. We’ve been pressing for this stability in the absence of other schemes
bit.ly/432PH4P
Ministers have confirmed a year's extension for agreements expiring in December. We’ve been pressing for this stability in the absence of other schemes
bit.ly/432PH4P
We'll be at the Marches Real Food & Farming Convergence on 3 & 4 Oct to discuss organic farming🐏
We're excited to explore the food culture of Monmouthshire with a fascinating lineup of talks, as well as meeting our clients and partners!
Will you be there? Come and say hello! www.mrffc.uk
#MRFFC
We're excited to explore the food culture of Monmouthshire with a fascinating lineup of talks, as well as meeting our clients and partners!
Will you be there? Come and say hello! www.mrffc.uk
#MRFFC
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We'll be at the Marches Real Food & Farming Convergence on 3 & 4 Oct to discuss organic farming🐏
We're excited to explore the food culture of Monmouthshire with a fascinating lineup of talks, as well as meeting our clients and partners!
Will you be there? Come and say hello! www.mrffc.uk
#MRFFC
We're excited to explore the food culture of Monmouthshire with a fascinating lineup of talks, as well as meeting our clients and partners!
Will you be there? Come and say hello! www.mrffc.uk
#MRFFC
Welcome restrictions on unhealthy food promotions come into force today. But as revealed in our Whole Truth campaign, the UPF lobby has successfully forced the government to dilute its ambitions. The gov must resist the influence of the UPF lobby and make minimally processed food accessible to all 🥦
HFSS legislation ‘gutted’ by big food lobbyists as BOGOF ban goes live
A member of the Food Strategy Advisory Board said HFSS legislation has been watered down
www.thegrocer.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Welcome restrictions on unhealthy food promotions come into force today. But as revealed in our Whole Truth campaign, the UPF lobby has successfully forced the government to dilute its ambitions. The gov must resist the influence of the UPF lobby and make minimally processed food accessible to all 🥦
Join us for a farm walk and explore how to cut costs, boost resilience & improve livestock health
Field Hall, ST14 8SG
Thur 13 Nov, 11:30am-4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1504897722...
🌱 herbal leys, catch crops & low-input grazing
🍲 lunch & networking
🚜 farmers, advisors, agronomists & vets welcome
Field Hall, ST14 8SG
Thur 13 Nov, 11:30am-4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1504897722...
🌱 herbal leys, catch crops & low-input grazing
🍲 lunch & networking
🚜 farmers, advisors, agronomists & vets welcome
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Join us for a farm walk and explore how to cut costs, boost resilience & improve livestock health
Field Hall, ST14 8SG
Thur 13 Nov, 11:30am-4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1504897722...
🌱 herbal leys, catch crops & low-input grazing
🍲 lunch & networking
🚜 farmers, advisors, agronomists & vets welcome
Field Hall, ST14 8SG
Thur 13 Nov, 11:30am-4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1504897722...
🌱 herbal leys, catch crops & low-input grazing
🍲 lunch & networking
🚜 farmers, advisors, agronomists & vets welcome