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UK farming needs a flow of new entrants to bring ideas, energy and the renewed ambition needed to sustain a dynamic industry. FARMING – THE NEXT GENERATION is a conference designed to address that challenge.

Over an evening and a day, the conference will take on the key issues that need to be addressed by new entrants and those with whom they will work to create a sustainable, successful industry – whether or not those partnerships are within families.

Conference dinner: 17th May
Full Conference: 18th May
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG

Further infomation and booking details can be found by visiting www.ruralenterprisehub.info/thenextgeneration

In synopsis the programme features:

May 17th Dinner – Speaker: John Baker, Director, Beginning Farmer Center, Iowa State University, outlining US experience of the succession issue. He will be joined by other international guests who will give their insight on the new entrant challenge including an insight into what is happening across the EU.

May 18th The Conference – A range of speakers will tackle the key decisions affecting family succession, new farming opportunities and the need for skills in setting up and running new farm businesses. Case studies will highlight working examples of successful transitions.
With a special entry fee deal for two generations attending from the same family, the event is designed to appeal to those starting a farming career, families tackling succession issues, advisors, professionals and policy makers working to support new entrants.

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