Whole Farm Approach - Tree and Pasture Management

The Soil Association is a UK-wide sustainable food and farming charity which aims to protect nature by transforming how people eat and farm.

Soil Association

Join us for a practical day exploring how a whole farm approach to tree and pasture management can support resilient and productive systems.

Park House Farm

We are kindly hosted by Jenny and Mark Lee at Park House Farm in Torpenhow, Cumbria, an organic, pasture-grazed Jersey-Friesian dairy farm. Located within the Lake District region, the farm is certified by both the Soil Association and Pasture for Life. You can find out more about their farm <a href="https://torpenhoworganic.co.uk/our-story-park-house-farm/" title="https://torpenhoworganic.co.uk/our-story-park-house-farm/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. This event will bring together farmers, advisers and others interested in making the most of their farm through thoughtful, integrated management. Jenny and Mark use agroforestry alongside their pastures in their farming system - a combination of hedgerows, planted alleys and woodland. They harvest tree hay in August for feeding overwinter.<h4>Agenda</h4>9.30am - Arrival and refreshments10:00am – Welcome &amp; introductions: We’ll start the day with a brief introduction to Park House farms system, and the thinking behind its approach to pasture and fodder management. We will also introduce guests who will be speaking throughout the day.Farm walk: A look at pasture management in practice. Discuss grazing strategy, infrastructure and decision-making in pasture and setting up and use of trees and hedgerows on farm. Explore how different parts of the farm fit together as a system. This will be an informal, discussion-led session with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.Talks &amp; discussion on tree and livestock health.12:30pm - Lunch: A chance to relax, connect with others, and continue conversations.1:30pm - Short talks and open discussion: After lunch, we’ll have a series of short talks and open discussion, including:<ul><li>Approaches to pasture management</li><li>Reflections from the host and others on what’s working, what’s evolving, and what to consider when adapting systems.</li><li>Developing cheese and ice-cream enterprises</li><li>Working within an organic system</li><li>A balanced discussion on the realities of organic farming including opportunities, constraints, and what it means in day-to-day practice.</li></ul>3pm - Close and depart / stay on for late afternoon eventFollowing the Agroecology at Scale event, there will be a regional meeting from 3.30-6pm with the Soil Association’s Organic Producers Board (OPB). Everyone is welcome - whether you are Soil Association certified, certified with another body, or not certified at all. Find out more and register here:: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soil-association-producer-meeting-cumbria-tickets-1993782567330?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soil-association-producer-meeting-cumbria-tickets-1993782567330?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Soil Association Producer Meeting - Cumbria Tickets, Thursday 13 August • 3:30 PM - 6 PM | Eventbrite</a>.

Accessibility Please wear appropriate clothing for the farm walk as well as appropriate footwear, as we'd expect to cover some uneven ground. Please let us know about any accessibility requirements via the booking form. Dietary requirements Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book your place.Filming and photographyPlease be advised that filming and/or photography by Soil Association may take place at this event. To decline consent, you can get in touch or complete an opt-out form on the day.

The Agroecology at Scale demonstration farms are part of a wider partnership between Ocado and Soil Association which has been established to help transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.

This event is registered for BASIS and NRoSo CPD points. To claim your points, please complete the form what registering at the event. It will be helpful if you have your membership numbers to hand (but not essential).

Data protectionSoil Association takes data protection very seriously and will only collect essential data from participants necessary to use for the running of this event. The Soil Association's full privacy policy is available here: <a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/" title="https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/</a>By registering for this event you agree to the terms and conditions stated in our privacy policy. If you have any queries please contact: info.farmingandlanduse@soilassociation.org

Whole Farm Approach - Tree and Pasture Management

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