Great Yorkshire Show sees Launch of Uplands Academy
A new Fresh Start Uplands Academy for North Yorkshire has been launched at England’s premier agricultural event, the Great Yorkshire Show. The announcement follows the successful pilot earlier this year, and is aimed at the support and development of the next generation of uplands farmers, land managers and land based businesses.
Julia Aglionby, Director for the National Centre for the Uplands said: “This is a must for any entrepreneur wanting to start up a business – either farming or non-farming. It’s for those who have the passion but just need that little bit of extra help to build their confidence and help differentiate themselves.” The announcement comes after the successful pilot at Newton Rigg College near Penrith.
The co-ordinator for the course will be Graham Bulmer, who farms near Helmsley. He is also a part time lecturer at Askham Bryan College and a steering group member of the Yorkshire Rural Support Network.
The initiative was launched on Wednesday 10 July at the Great Yorkshire Show which saw its third highest ever attendance figure – 134,837 visitors came through the gates for the farming and rural showcase.
The Academy is open to anyone over 18 years, and involves 10 sessions over three days and four evenings from Tuesday 5 November through to Tuesday 11 February, 2014. Speakers, including farmers, land agents, solicitors and agricultural consultants, will be involved and it will begin by looking at hill farming, understanding assets and capitalising on the soil, habitats, woodlands and energy.
On the timetable will be diversification, joint ventures and tenancies, with other sessions focussing on finances, cash flow, raising capital and presenting a business plan. It costs £50 per person and there are only 20 places. The initiative is supported by The Prince’s Countryside Fund and has RDP funding. The deadline for applications is Monday 30 September.
For more information contact Mr Bulmer on graham.bulmer@askham-bryan.ac.uk or call 07734 079459.
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16 July, 2013
Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society – 01423 546215 or 07903 326 170. Email: judyt@yas.co.uk
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. This ranges from educational initiatives to the Society’s Nuffield Scholarships to hosting the Yorkshire Rural Support Network. The Society is based at the Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate; the RAC includes Fodder, the Society’s award winning regional food shop and café which opened in June 2009.
The Society is the organiser of the annual farming and country showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. Both take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire and are flagship events for agriculture and rural life. Dates for the next Countryside Live are Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October and the 2014 Great Yorkshire Show runs from Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 July. See also www.yas.co.uk and www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
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