Transition farms

Ina · Transition farms

An interesting event on farms rather than towns - unfortunately a bit far down south...

http://www.organicresearchcentre.com/?i=events.php&event_id=212

annepan001

Thanks for this ... looks great, but tooo far south! However, the good news is that the Soil Association has 6 climate change events planned this summer, scattered around farms in Scotland. For crofters, growers, etc ... more info here:

http://www.soilassociation.org/we.../62e68b0af2ebb98f80256eb700403641!OpenDocument&Click=

Training course one: Soil management
The programme starts with a day long training course looking at how to manage soil to improve structure and fertility. The course will run on six dates between May and October 2009:

May 13 - Newmiln Farm, Tibbermore, Perth
June 8 - Oakwood Mill Farm, Selkirk
August 13 - Mid Coul Farms, Inverness
September 16 - Rainton Farm, Castle Douglas
September 24 - Great Glen Cattle Ranch, Achindaun Farm, Spean Bridge
October 1 - Scottish Agricultural College, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen

Ina

Yeah, I saw that - am keeping my mind on the Craibstone one.

annepan001

me too!