Learning

Growing Organic Hemp

Wednesday 30 Oct

Organic farmer James Norman has been growing hemp for CBD and oilseed since 2014. What has he learnt, and does the crop have a future in British agriculture?

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 01 Nov

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Learning

Compost Clinic

Wednesday 06 Nov

Can't decide which composting system suits you and your garden or kitchen? Hear from the experts and learn about three different composting methods to see which one works for you.

Learning

Great British Goats Cheese

Wednesday 13 Nov

What would it take for dairy goats to become a mainstay of the British regenerative farming movement?

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 15 Nov

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Eating

Literary Lunch with Caroline Quentin

Tuesday 19 Nov

Enjoy a special literary lunch with Caroline Quentin, one of Britain’s best-loved actresses and comedians, who shares her life-long passion for gardening in her uplifting bestselling book, Drawn to the Garden.

Learning

Introduction to Agriculture

Thursday 21 Nov

For people with little or no agricultural experience who are either entering a career in the rural sector or would like a basic knowledge of farming and food production.

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 22 Nov

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Learning

Climate Resilient Cows

Wednesday 27 Nov

Can we still maintain a thriving dairy sector with the pressures of climate change? Hattie, with a background in climate science and a passion for farming, will be exploring her findings.

Learning

Sustainable Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Friday 29 Nov

Spend a day at FarmED to create a beautiful and sustainable Christmas wreath, made from willow and freshly-foraged greenery from the farm.

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 29 Nov

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Learning

Traditional Orchards & Fine Cider

Wednesday 04 Dec

Time to wake up to the value of traditional orchards and rethink cider! (Includes a fine cider tasting)

Learning

Sustainable Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Friday 06 Dec

Spend a day at FarmED to create a beautiful and sustainable Christmas wreath, made from willow and freshly-foraged greenery from the farm.

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 06 Dec

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Learning

Friday Farm Walk

Friday 13 Dec

Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.

Learning

Film Night: Food, Inc. 2

Thursday 23 Jan

FarmED Film Nights presents Food, Inc. 2, sequel to the Oscar nominated documentary Food Inc. Discover how the food industry has changed, for better and worse.

Learning

Practical Beekeeping: Back to Basics

Wednesday 29 Jan

Learn everything there is to know about bees, beekeeping and honey right here! Suitable for those beginning their journey into the world of beekeeping and for those looking to refresh some of their basic skills.

Learning

Pastured Poultry

Thursday 30 Jan

Pastured poultry can be a great regenerative enterprise. Hear from the farmers making it work!

Learning

Pastured Pigs

Friday 31 Jan

Learn how you could incorporate a pastured pig enterprise into your farming business, and hear from the farmers already doing so. 

Learning

Holistic Management Course

Monday 03 Feb

FarmED is working with 3LM, The Savory Network Hub in the UK and Ireland, to deliver 12 days of comprehensive holistic management training in 2025.

Learning

Exploring Organic Farming Globally

Tuesday 04 Feb

Sophie Gregory's journey uncovers organic farming's challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing global market.

Learning

Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture

Thursday 06 Feb

Why do we need a new system of farming? Everyone is talking about ‘Regen Ag’ but what does it actually mean? How can you prove you’re farming regeneratively?

Learning

How to Set Up a CSA - Two day course

Tuesday 11 Feb

Learn why Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is fast becoming a resilient and transparent business model on this two day course. See CSA gardens in action, hear from people running different systems and get all the tools you need to set up yourself.

Learning

Film Night: The Nettle Dress

Thursday 13 Feb

FarmED Film Nights presents The Nettle Dress. Follow one man's journey into creating a dress from foraged nettles in memory of his late wife.

Learning

Introduction to Agriculture

Tuesday 18 Feb

For people with little or no agricultural experience who are either entering a career in the rural sector or would like a basic knowledge of farming and food production.

Learning

The FarmED Story

Wednesday 19 Feb

Are you a regular visitor to the cafe, but don't quite know what happens at FarmED? Join our founder Ian Wilkinson for lunch, as he talks about what we do here, why were are busier than ever, and what you can do to get involved!

Learning

Farming Through the Ages

Tuesday 04 Mar

How has the British countryside changed over the centuries and what can we learn from our ancestors to improve how we’re managing it today?

Learning

Herbal Ley Establishment & Management

Tuesday 11 Mar

Discover the benefits of introducing herbal leys into your rotation with this one day course, and leave feeling confident in your abilities to plan and manage your own system.

Learning

Will Weeds Always Win?

Thursday 13 Mar

Can discovering which genetic pathways keep weeds strong reveal strategies to enhance crop resilience and advance sustainable farming?

Learning

Circular Waste Systems

Wednesday 19 Mar

Recover, rotate, regenerate: discover circular solutions for organic waste with Sylvie from Tumblebug.

Bring your team

Looking for a venue to bring your whole team for an inspiring away day?

What does an away day at FarmED look like? Enjoy a fully facilitated day, hosted by one of our team, who will lead the conversation around farming, food and climate change. An away day on our beautiful Cotswold farm includes a nourishing and seasonal farm to fork lunch and delicious refreshments throughout your visit.

We can tailor any of our courses and events to suit the needs of your organistion. Please get in touch for more information.

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Quick facts

60%

...decrease in UK farmland bird species since 1970.

National Food Strategy, 2021.

1.7

...times more food is produced globally today, compared to 1960.

National Food Strategy, 2021.

17

...million hectares are farmed in the UK, made up of 200 thousand farm holding.

GOV.UK, 2021.

What happens at FarmED

Learning

Our FarmED team and other experts share their knowledge about regenerative farming, sustainability, food and biodiversity, from introductory level through to deeper dives.

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Meeting

Join us at FarmED for your team away day, meeting or own event in our stunning Conference Barn or Library. We offer an inspiring and welcoming space for your team to enjoy their own bespoke experience.

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Eating

Visit the FarmED Cafe to enjoy delicious, nourishing, seasonal food, fresh from the farm. Savour the stunning views over the Evenlode Valley and get a flavour of all that FarmED has to oer.

Opening times

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