Living on the Hedge – volunteers needed for new phase of Hedgerow Heroes in Titchfield, near Fareham. For more information and to apply 👇 cprehampshire.org.uk/news/living-on…

Delighted to be working with County Farms - Hampshire County Council on this phase of the initiative.

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We've had over 200 expressions of interest in our 5 farm opportunities this year! Such a privilege to treat with so many aspiring farmers. instagram.com/p/Ckbr6UuLAOi/…

It was great to be in Titchfield with Margaret Paren (CPRE Hampshire Chair) this morning as we launched Hedgerow Heroes. The project is not just about creating more hedgerows for wildlife, it’s also about preserving countryside skills which are at risk of being lost.

Two of our County Farms - Hampshire County Council tenants Lucy and Adam opened the doors to their dairy farm near Hook in Hampshire to @BBCCountryfile for a unique insight into the challenges facing first-time farmers. See how they are getting on bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Do read our latest Hampshire County Farms newsletter, celebrating some of the wonderful activities of our farm tenants in 2022/23. democracy.hants.gov.uk/documents/s109…

🚜Meet Flavian Obiero, one of the newest members of our County Farms - Hampshire County Council community & the new generation of aspiring farmers we've welcomed to our estate in the last six months. We're proud to offer an affordable start for our tenants on their farming journeys hants.gov.uk/News/20231207C…

🏡 Five new farm businesses have taken on county farm tenancies in Hampshire during the past six months, bucking the wider national trend. Hampshire County Council | Russell Oppenheimer

Our tenants of Standford Grange Farm won several classes with their pedigree Charolais cattle at this year's New Forest Show. If you know any talented aspiring new entrant farmers who'd fit right in amongst our award-winning tenants then do take a look at our website.

Our Hampshire County Farms tenant Flavian Obiero has been on BBC Radio 4 this weekend talking about his farming journey and activities with Charlotte Smith. Do check out the latest episode of 'On Your Farm' recorded at Tynefield Farm, Titchfield. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Holly & Lester of Newhouse Farm Botley were on Fred Dinenage's BBC Radio Solent show. An enjoyable listen, and a great opportunity to hear about just some of their wonderful farm activities. Listen in from 2:10:10 to 2:38:01 to hear their full interview. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Well done to Dan Burden of Brooklands Farm Fordingbridge, runner-up Farming & Nature Champion at the 2023 New Forest rural awards, celebrating those who support the New Forest's landscape and economy and awarded by the CLA and the New Forest National Park Authority.

Runner up for Young Farmer of the Year in 2023's New Forest awards is Emma Hunt, our tenant of Annart Farm, Romsey. Emma was highly commended due to her demonstrable passion for animal welfare and sustainable farming, as well as for getting young people involved in agriculture.

Do you know about Hampshire's Rural Wellbeing and Farming Support directory? Do spread the word this #WorldMentalHealthDay to ensure it's wide circulation: documents.hants.gov.uk/public-health/…

Congratulations to Holly & Lester of Newhouse Farm Botley for being awarded two 2023 New Forest rural awards - they won both the Rural Diversification and Best Supporter of Local Produce categories.

We're delighted to report that Richard, our tenant of Upper Brownwich Farm, has been recognised as Farming & Nature Champion in the 2023 New Forest Awards. Read more about the awards and Richard's commitment to nature recovery here: newforestnpa.gov.uk/.../new-forest…

Congratulations to our farm tenant Richard Stiles for winning a Special Award at this year's Hampshire Farmers Club competition, for his enthusiasm, energy and commitment to his project. Visit hants.gov.uk/countyfarms to see the farm opportunities we have to let.

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