Event
Managing diverse swards and herbal leys
Join Innovative Farmers and The Farmer Network for a workshop and farm walk at Low Sizergh Farm in Cumbria on managing and establishing diverse swards.
This farm walk and workshop is hosted by Richard Park who manages a 341 acre organic dairy farm in south Cumbria and is using herbal leys. There will be lots of time for discussion on herbal leys and diverse swards, the field lab trials and how to monitor species in your sward.
Agenda
- 10am Arrive, coffee & tea
- 10:45 – 12:15 Start, intro to Innovative Farmers ‘field labs’ and discussions on herbal leys
- 12:15 – 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 – 14:30 Farm walk
- The event is supported by Innovative Farmers and the Farmer Network. Attendance is free.
Working with Wool: ORFC in the Field at Fernhill Farm
7th April 2026 – 8th April 2026
Join ORFC for two days of ‘field to fleece’ practical wool workshops at a regenerative eco farm in Somerset.