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How to Turn Your Farm into a Tourist Attraction? – Guest post by Shane Haumpton

Agricultural tourism or “agritourism” is a fast-growing trend in the travel industry, but it’s not a new concept. In Europe and beyond, farms have long been offering a variety of agriculture-based experiences, ranging from on-farm accommodations to educational and “pick your own” tours. Some regions would take advantage of harvest seasons by hosting festivals andContinueContinue reading “How to Turn Your Farm into a Tourist Attraction? – Guest post by Shane Haumpton”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 58 – Mental Health, Farming and the Railways

This conversation with Dan Goodwin, who was Suffolk Agricultural Apprentice of the Year in 2018, and Steve Loeber, who works for Network Rail, was recorded just before Christmas and aims to highlight the similarities between working on farms and working on the railways. Mental health has no boundaries and it’s important that we all lookContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 58 – Mental Health, Farming and the Railways”

When to act on climate change?

Firstly, happy new year and I hope you have had a good festive break (if you are fortunate enough to be able to take time off over the Christmas/New Year period). My good intentions to post every Friday on this blog have started well, although it won’t last for long as I will be awayContinueContinue reading “When to act on climate change?”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 57 – Will Evans

Ben’s final stop on his Welsh podcast road trip was to mixed farmer and fellow podcaster Will Evans who presents the Rock and Roll Farming podcast. We speak about social media, family, tb and why Will decided to step back from his podcast earlier this year. Huge thanks to Will for having me for anContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 57 – Will Evans”