Events & workshops
One of the main aims of the Hill Farm Project is to share and disseminate useful information relevant to farm businesses on Dartmoor. We do that in a variety of ways which includes our events and training programme. On this page you can see our planned activity over the coming months, we are constantly updating the programme with each season of the year. If you wish to participate please book via the Eventbrite button where applicable, or you can email us for more details at hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or call the office on 01822 890913.
Finally, if you have any thoughts or suggestions on future events or activities please contact us by using the form on the home page.
Grassland Machinery Demonstration Day
When & Where:
Tor Royal Farm, Princetown PL20 6 SL
8th May - 11am - 2 pm
Come along to see establishment machinery such as direct drills and overseeding machines. A range of grassland management equipment such as toppers and harrows can also be seen in action. A range of tractors from 100 – 120hp will be present, along with brand representatives to explain the benefits of each machine..
Potential Roles of Trees on a Dartmoor Farm
When & Where:
Hall Farm, Harford PL21
29 May 10am - 3pm
Come along for a mix of indoor and outdoor talks with discussions led by Harriet Bell - Regenerative Farming Lead, Lindsay Whitstance - Senior Livestock Researcher and Louise Davis - Farm Business Advisor
Tick & Animal Health on Commons
When & Where:
Huccaby Farm, Hexworthy
31st July - 12 - 3pm
A workshop with various presentations focussing on animal health and welfare for commons and semi natural grassland. Will include Beth Wells from Moredun discussing Louping Ill and sheep scab and the new vaccine. Other contributions from APHA vets and Clive Turner discussing results of the Healthy Livestock Project on Holne and Harford and Ugborough commons.
Summer Shows
We will be attending some of our local shows again this summer:
- English National Sheep Dog Trials
Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th August
- Chagford Show Thursday 15th August
- Widecombe Fair Tuesday 10th September
We look forward to getting out there and having a chat, pop in to see us and hear about what we are working on, what's coming up next or just chewing the cud.
We also love to hear your feedback and ideas to help make sure that our work is on track and reflects the needs of farming on Dartmoor.