Avon's Regenerative Farm Cluster group
This is part of the UK wider farm clusters movement, creating regional groups of farmers who collaborate for on farm and landscape wide transformation. Together, farmers can share learnings, access greater support, restore landscapes at scale and produce quality food for our region.
we are in the very early days seeking funding & farmers. To join the Cluster group email Weareavon@outlook.com. Joining the cluster group comes with a range of benefits including workshops, on-farm events, peer-peer support and potential funding opportunities for nature-friendly projects.
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Area outlines Avon Farming Cluster approximate boundaries, nieghbouring existing farm clusters in grey (Mendips & Cotswolds)
How the farm cluster works
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Anyone is welcome to join, we welcome all farm types, sizes, backgrounds and land uses. The map boundaries acts as a guide for the region but are not fixed or exclusive.
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We have an informal WhatsApp group and occasional email list that summarises upcoming events and opportunities.
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We are seeking funding for a paid facilitator role to maintain and administrate this work into the long term.
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A farmer lead is nominated each year to represent the cluster group and help drive forwards the aims and collaboration.
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The group can apply for joint funds and individual farmers can apply for specific project funding e.g. for agroforestry or a pond.
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We meet for occassional farm walks , workshops and events, also joining with neighbouring farm clusters in Cotswolds, Mendips and the Cam/Chew cluster.