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.
Brassica Grazing Management and Results from the Trial Plots
When:
Wednesday 15th November 2023
11am - 2pm
Where:
Youlden Farm, North Bovey, TQ13 8RD
A return to the trial plots from the summer to see the plots and different species, companion crops and establishment methods. Results of sampling for yield and minerals as well as discussions on best practise for grazing as well as avoiding potential problems from soil erosion.
Grassland Discussion Group
When:
Regular ongoing meetings - approximately monthly
Where:
On farm events across Dartmoor
Booking:
Please contact hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or phone 07561 805056 for details or see below for the next few events where you can use the 'Book now' button for Eventbrite links.
Join our new discussion group focussing on grazing and grassland management with on farm visits including expert advisors and input from other farmers.
Regular monthly events across Dartmoor, looking at different farm systems, helping to learn and develop ideas for your own business.
Open for all to attend, aiming for regular group meets.
Grassland Discussion Group
When:
Thursday 30th November 11am- 2pm
Where:
On farm, Tavistock area, details tbc
Subject:
Practical look at SFI Grassland options
Booking:
Please contact hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or phone 07561 805056 for details or use the 'Book now' button for an online Eventbrite link.
A practical overview and demonstration into how to achieve the SFI standards for grassland options. We will explore what’s on offer and how to implement the actions in the field with an eye on costs and establishment.
Farm for the Future
When & Where:
Running from October through into March with an initial welcome event to introduce the programme and how it may be of help to you.
A programme of events are planned over coming months - see full details on our main Farm for the Future page here.
Our next events will run in early 2024
Now in its second full year of delivery - we welcome new and returning contacts to take part in this free programme, designed to help navigate the Agricultural Transition, new policy, new schemes and new directions. How to assess your own business and consider choices with the help and support provided.
Our aim is to keep the content locally relevant and practical, with guest speakers and on-farm events where possible.
Overall, we have designed this programme to run alongside our wider list of events that feature on this page, so that they are complementary and provide a number of choices for our farming audience.
Grassland Discussion Group
When:
Wednesday 13th December 2 - 5pm
Where:
Tor Royal Farm, Princetown PL20 6SL
Subject:
Managing dung & new technologies
Booking:
Please contact hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or phone 07561 805056 for details or use the 'Book now' button for an online Eventbrite link.
Come along to find out about new systems that are helping to improve dung management and emissions as well as seeing it used and hear from those who are using microbial products on their experiences.