Event
ORFC in the Field at Hill Top Farm
Livestock and Biodiversity in the Yorkshire Dales
Join Oxford Real Farming Conference for two days of practical learning and knowledge-sharing at Hill Top Farm in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, as they bring together leading experts in nature-friendly livestock farming for in-depth sessions on mob grazing, cow-calf contact dairying, permaculture design, hay meadow restoration, and much more.
What to expect:
- Farm tour with Neil Heseltine, exploring how the family’s Belted Galloway herd supports biodiversity through conservation grazing
- Ethical dairying with Nuffield Scholar Anna Bowen, focusing on cow-calf contact systems and practical design
- Whole-farm permaculture design with Hannah Thorogood, with a focus on pasture and grazing systems (bring along your farm maps along for creative problem solving and practical design ideas)
- Hay meadow restoration, with insights from a long-term collaboration with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
- Leather-Making with British Pasture Leather, where we’ll meet the team turning pasture-raised hides into sustainable leather
- Beneficial invertebrates in mixed systems – how to attract and support them
- Farm policy and environmental land management, with Vicki Hird from The Wildlife Trust
Between sessions, enjoy guided walks to local landmarks like Janet’s Foss and Malham Cove and relax over deli-style lunches with cheeses from the award-winning Courtyard Dairy. Plus, there will be a delicious curry night on the farm and a social pub trip in the evening!
Spaces are limited, so book now
Beyond the Label: Exploring Resilient & Regenerative Organic Agriculture
2nd June 2025
Join this Agricology event where we will be exploring living mulches, agroforestry, and other regenerative organic farming practices at Frasers Farm in Yorkshire. Gain valuable insights into the real-world challenges and actions for building resilient, sustainable agricultural systems.