From Film Nights to Lunchtime Talks and Friday Farm Walks, there’s plenty to get excited about in 2025.
Info & Booking: www.farm-ed.co.uk
Friday Farm Walks
Most Fridays 10:30 - 14:30
Explore Honeydale Farm on an inspiring and informative guided farm walk, led by Founder, Ian Wilkinson or a member of the FarmED team.
Film Night: Food, Inc. 2
Thu 23 Jan - 18.00 - 20.30
FarmED Film Nights presents Food, Inc. 2, sequel to the Oscar nominated documentary Food Inc. Discover how the food industry has changed, for better and worse.
Midwinter Beekeepers
Wed 29 Jan - 9.45 - 16.30
Join FarmED bee expert Tony Yarrow on this interactive one-day course for beekeepers. Discover how Tony works with bees here at FarmED allowing colonies to grow strong and maximise honey production, and what we do in winter to prepare for the season ahead.
Pastured Poultry
Thu 30 Jan - 12:00 - 17:00
Pastured poultry can be a great regenerative enterprise. Hear from the farmers making it work!
Pastured Pigs
Fri 31 Jan - 9:00 - 14:00
Learn how you could incorporate a pastured pig enterprise into your farming business, and hear from the farmers already doing so.
Lunchtime Talk: Exploring Organic Farming Globally
Tue 04 Feb - 11:45 - 14:00
Sophie Gregory's journey uncovers organic farming's challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing global market.
Honey Tasting Evening
Wed 05 Feb - 17:15-19:00
Become a honey sommelier for the evening! Join us for a tasting session of honeys from all over the world and discover the reasons why each jar of honey tastes unique.
Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
Thu 06 Feb - 9:45 - 16:30
Why do we need a new system of farming? Everyone is talking about ‘Regen Ag’ but what does it actually mean? How can you prove you’re farming regeneratively.
How to Set Up a CSA - Two day course
Tue 11 Feb - 9.45 - 12 Feb, 17.00
Learn why Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is fast becoming a resilient and transparent business model on this two day course. See CSA gardens in action, hear from people running different systems and get all the tools you need to set up yourself.
Film Night: The Nettle Dress
Thu 13 Feb - 18.00 - 20.30
FarmED Film Nights presents The Nettle Dress. Follow one man's journey into creating a dress from foraged nettles in memory of his late wife.
Introduction to Agriculture
Tue 18 Feb - 9:45 - 16:30
For people with little or no agricultural experience who are either entering a career in the rural sector or would like a basic knowledge of farming and food production.
Lunchtime Talk: The FarmED Story
Wed 19 Feb - 11.45 - 14.00
Are you a regular visitor to the cafe, but don't quite know what happens at FarmED? Join our founder Ian Wilkinson for lunch, as he talks about what we do here, why were are busier than ever, and what you can do to get involved!
Lunchtime Talk: Farming Through the Ages
Tue 04 Mar - 11.45 - 14.00
How has the British countryside changed over the centuries and what can we learn from our ancestors to improve how we’re managing it today?
Goats for Beginners
Thu 06 Mar - 9:45 - 14:00
Have you always wanted to keep a few goats but wonder where to start and how much work is involved? Or would you just like to enjoy the experience of finding out more about these appealing animals?
Herbal Ley Establishment & Management
Tue 11 Mar - 9:45 - 16:30
Discover the benefits of introducing herbal leys into your rotation with this one day course, and leave feeling confident in your abilities to plan and manage your own system.
Lunchtime Talk: Will Weeds Always Win?
Thu 13 Mar - 11:45 - 14:00
Can discovering which genetic pathways keep weeds strong reveal strategies to enhance crop resilience and advance sustainable farming?
Lunchtime Talk: Circular Waste Systems
Wed 19 Mar - 11.45 - 14.00
Recover, rotate, regenerate: discover circular solutions for organic waste with Sylvie from Tumblebug.
Lunchtime Talk: A New Approach to Farm Ownership
Wed 26 Mar - 11:45 - 14:00
Community ownership as a way of securing biodiversity within the context of a productive farm - and presenting a possible solution to the succession question.
Beekeeping for Beginners
Wed 02 Apr - 9:45 - 16:00
Are you interested in becoming a beekeeper? Do you want to discover the fascinating world of pollinating insects?
Spring Foraging Farm Walk
Mon 07 Apr - 9:45 - 12:30
Would you like to uncover the edible and ecological secrets hiding in the hedgerows, trees and fields around you? Join us for a foraging walk, connect with nature and nibble on our abundant wild larder.
Dawn Chorus
Tue 06 May - 4:00am - 7:00am
Celebrate the Dawn Chorus with a torchlit farm walk, led by conservationist Nick Patel, followed by hot drinks and a light breakfast. This event has sold out for the past three years so book your ticket soon to avoid disappointment.
