The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025 offered a timely reminder of the role that biodynamic farming plays in the future of agriculture. This year’s enthusiasm for biodynamic methods, research and the Biodynamic Land Trust, demonstrated by vibrant discussions and packed sessions, highlights a growing recognition of the need to work in harmony with nature to…Continue reading The Vital Role of Biodynamic Farming in the Future of Agriculture
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
As I walked into the Oxford Town Hall for the opening plenary of the Oxford Real Farming Conference earlier this month, the air was charged with a palpable sense of urgency and hope. The conference, a gathering of minds committed to sustainable and ecological farming practices, provided an intimate platform to share experiences, insights, and…Continue reading ORFC 2024: Finding the right Successor for your Land & Opportunities for New Entrants for a Resilient Farm Future
There was an electric and infectious energy that filtered through the in-person ORFC across both days. There isn’t a minute to spare as you find yourself running from building to building to hear the next panel discussion and bumping into old and new faces in the corridors. Every conversation exchanged holds a story of each…Continue reading Bridging the Practical, Intangible, and Political Aspects of Farming: Highlights from Oxford Real Farming Conference
