What you can do on the NationalRural website...
Open Farm Sunday is a national Open Farm Day co-ordinated by LEAF so people can hear and see the positive steps farmers are taking to look after the fabric of our countryside whilst producing safe, wholesome and affordable food.
Visit the LEAF Farm Sunday website for details of your closest farm
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The topics of 'Production and Distribution' and 'Communities and Consumption' are being debated at events convened by South West ACRE Network (SWAN ), organised by the Countryside and Community Research Institute , supported by South West Regional Development Agency and promoted by South West Rural Update in association with the Region's universities.
"The Future Cost of Food" also forms the subject of discussion online .
The notes from a recent conference, held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, to better understand the legislation relating to waste management and the opportunities for rural businesses to diversify.
Conference proceedings now available here...