Succession in farming is often misunderstood as simply passing on land from one generation to the next, however, like modern day farming challenges, succession is far more nuanced and is increasingly becoming a topic that is at the heart of the future farm viability. Succession at our Land Trust Family of Farms day this September…Continue reading A Farming Future: Creative Pathways for Succession and Resilience
The work done by access to land organisations is increasingly becoming a topic of research. The RURALIZATION project for instance represents a major ongoing project which examines different initiatives across Europe that have found innovative solutions to access to land problems. Smaller research projects are also being set up, amongst others by a younger generation…Continue reading Research Outcomes Interview: The case of collective land securing initiatives in Europe
AGM and Electing Board Members: Due to the ongoing covid infection rates, it was decided to again hold the AGM online via zoom. This was set for Friday 1st October in the evening hoping it would be a time when people could be free. We had a good event, and though attendance was low it…Continue reading AGM, Elected Board members & Sustainable Income
Huxhams Cross Farm – The Apricot Centre | Dartington Estate, Devon: It’s been a big year for Huxhams Cross Farm on many accounts. At the beginning of the year Huxhams won the Rural Business Award for the “Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project”. Not long after receiving this honorary title, they were awarded…Continue reading Stories of Hope in the Face of Climate Change – Biodynamic Farmers in the South of England
