Free Workshops in Somerset Updates on the latest farm grants including SFI. Thur 7th March 18.00 - 21.00 at Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, TA3 6EU Thur 21st March 18.00 - 21.00 at Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH Further details and booking links fwagsw.org.uk/Event/future-f…

Our Education Officer Louise was at the Bath and West Showground yesterday showing primary school children from across Somerset all about how we grow food and it's connection to the environment.

A useful reminder, especially if you're making a claim...

Just two days let to get your FETF grant application in. Further details below ⬇️

As we celebrate National Hedge Week we're delighted to share this short film with you. Produced by our colleagues at FWAG East, If you'd like to discuss all things hedges, please contact one of our team of advisers via our office on 01823 660684 youtube.com/watch?v=34EXE0…

Thank you to everyone who supported our farm waste plastic recycling scheme, we've just completed our 20th year of offering this service! It was great to catch up with lots of farmers after a really long winter.

Visiting Royal Cornwall Show this week? Call in and see our advisers on stand 330 opposite the pavilion. We'd love to see you for a coffee and a chat! On Friday from 2-4pm we have a drinks reception with our stand partners PKF Francis Clark and Lloyds Bank

Join us next week for the first of our summer farm walks, hosted by the winners of the 2023 Somerset Otter Competition. To book a place please please use this link fwagsw.org.uk/Event/somerset…

Join us for a farm walk with Chris North and his team at Ruddle Court farm to find out more about how they combine caring for 350 dairy cows and a host of wildlife. Click here to book a place fwagsw.org.uk/Event/silver-p…

Join FWAG SouthWest & Bumblebee Conservation Trust for an intro to Bumblebee conservation and to find out how you can manage your farm to provide habitats for pollinators. Home Farm, Curry Rival - Wed 3rd July 10am-1.30pm. Free event, lunch inc. fwagsw.org.uk/Event/bumblebe…

Join us for a farm walk and discussion with our host and 2023 Barn Owl Award winner Chris Rumming to find out about all the amazing things happening at Park Farm. fwagsw.org.uk/Event/barn-owl…

Last chance to book in to our farm walk on Monday - home reared beef burgers are on the menu for lunch and plenty to see on the farm walk/drive.

This week we joined with Bumblebee Conservation Trust to run a Bumblebee workshop, hosted at Home Farm by the Lang Family. After a fascinating presentation and discussion we headed out into the flower meadows to see what we could find...

A few photos from our recent farm walks, celebrating our winners of FWAG SouthWest regional and county farm conservation competitions. There's been so much to learn and take away from these farm walks. Keep an eye on our website for more to come...

Great to see our Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) on BBC Somerset news celebrating 17 years! The scheme provides an invaluable opportunity for young children to learn about farming, food and nature. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Would you like to find out more about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and whether it's right for you and your farm business? Our experienced advisers can help guide you. Call us on 01823 660684 or [email protected]

Join us for a farm walk next Thursday, hosted by dairy farmers Bridget and Martin Whell. Come and find out why they were crowned winners of the Cornwall Otter Award. Book your place here fwagsw.org.uk/Event/cornwall…

Our hedges can be a fantastic food resource. FWAG SouthWest Regional Hedgerow Specialist, Simeon Day recently appeared on BBC news to discuss the importance of hedgerow management this autumn. bbc.com/news/articles/…