From 9.45 for 10.00 until 13.30

At Withington Village Hall, HR1 3PP

All welcome to our ANNUAL FORUM.  SPEAKERS - DISCUSSION - REFRESHMENTS - NETWORKING  

Of interest to anyone who wants to find out more about the benefits of plant diversity, holisitic grazing systems, matching livestock to available resources, reducing dependency on inputs, transition pathways and many other kinds of diversity.   

DIVERSITY IN GRASSLAND SYSTEMS: The key to agroecological TRANSITION   

NIKKI YOXALL, farmer and research manager at Pasture For Life will explore how diversity presents in various contexts and how both farmer experience and academic research are shining a light on the role of diversity in the transformation of our food, farming and land use systems. In her work Nikki has been visiting innovative farmers and will share her passion for many positive ways that farmers are meeting challenges across Britain. 

We will also hear from members about their work and about what Herefordshire Meadows have been up to recently and time to catch up with partner organisations. 

Booking essential through Herefordshire Rural Hub      bookings@herefordshireruralhub.co.uk              sandwiches provided         please bring travel mug please give any dietary requirements by Sept 18th when booking 

The FORUM will start with a short inaugural Herefordshire Meadows CIO AGM. 

Please note that you need to become a full member of Herefordshire Meadows CIO before 7th September to vote at the AGM, propose or be proposed as a Trustee and enjoy other free benefits.