Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference, a brand-new event to be held in January by the organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show.
The conference on Wednesday 28 January will be held at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground from 9am to 5pm, organised and hosted by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
Agriculture’s big topics will be in the spotlight at the event during a series of talks and workshops as the Society’s farming networks collaborate to deliver a landmark event for the first time.
The conference theme is ‘Every Field, Every Farmer’ to reflect its inclusive spirit. Talks will be pitched for everyone in farming, regardless of the size of their businesses or how long they have been in the industry. Farmers attending the conference will be able to claim BASIS and NroSo (CPD) points.
Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society said:
This is an invitation to everyone who works in farming and allied industries to join us for a day of inspiration, insight and connection.
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will celebrate and strengthen the future of farming across Yorkshire and beyond by bringing people together to discuss ideas, trends and best practice that can shape farm business decisions.
Dairy farmer Rachel Coates, Show Director of the Great Yorkshire Show said:
This is going to be another brilliant event at the Great Yorkshire Showground, specifically for farmers and others in the industry.
It is fantastic to see all of the good work that the Yorkshire Agricultural Society does across its farming networks brought together in this way.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society funds and coordinates the work of farming networks – Future Farmers of Yorkshire, Farmer Scientist Network, Yorkshire Rural Support Network, Women In Farming Network and Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural Network – to support farmers and champion agriculture.
Together, these networks have collaborated with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society on a conference programme which features a trade show, networking opportunities and in-depth discussion and insight across topical industry issues. Topics include farming smarter, policy implications and strengthening supply chains, with industry leaders and innovators helping to unpick key challenges and opportunities across farming sectors.
The conference schedule has been put together in the spirit of celebrating the people, families and businesses behind British farming and there will be sessions looking at the power of mentorship, the world of livestock showing and wellbeing support.
For the first time in one place, the conference will showcase the breadth of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s work, from supporting education and development, and promoting innovation, to helping Yorkshire farmers meet challenges and seize opportunities.
Tickets for the Yorkshire Farming Conference are available to purchase online in advance only and are priced £25 + VAT. A discount is available for group bookings of 10 or more.
To buy tickets, for more details and upcoming announcements about the conference line-up, visit yorkshirefarmingconference.co.uk
