From dying rivers and lakes to pesticide and herbicide warfare, the fight against corporate interests that generate profit while polluting our ecosystems is as urgent as ever.

We'll be exploring these topics and much more at ORFC26 - book your place now: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

As the far right attempts to divide us and foster hate by exploiting the real challenges faced by farmers, the anti-fascist farming movement has continued to fight back. We'll explore this topic in-depth at ORFC26 on 8-9 January.

Tickets now available: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

At ORFC 2026, we’ll explore how to create positive farm futures in the face of a changing climate, with a focus on innovative farming techniques and the latest practical research 🌾

Discounted tickets available for farmers, growers, and landworkers: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

ORFC 2026 online tickets are now on sale 🌾

An online ticket allows you to join the agroecological and food systems knowledge-sharing from anywhere in the world 🌐

Secure your spot today! - orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

ORFC 2026 in-person tickets are now on sale 🌾

We offer tiered ticket pricing to maintain the radical spirit of ORFC and ensure the conference is as accessible as possible. Find out more ⬇️

orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

🌾Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026 tickets are now on sale! 🌾

Join thousands of farmers, activists, policy experts, and scientists who share your vision for a fairer food and farming system on 8-9 January 2026.

In-person and online tickets available: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

🌱Growers, smart water use matters more than ever

This webinar looks at how soil moisture probes & weather stations can transform irrigation decisions

John Taylor: Pollybell Farm
Peter White: Moisture Moisture Sense
With our head of hort Carolyn Coxe

15/10, 3pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1639854582...

🌱 ORFC 2026 Solidarity Tickets are now on sale! 🌱

When you purchase a solidarity ticket, you're supporting our bursaries that help individuals from underrepresented communities to attend the conference, whilst securing your own place at the same time.

Book yours now: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

⏰ Deadline Reminder ⏰

Applications for ORFC 2026 bursaries must be in by next Thursday, 4 September, at midday.

Our bursaries help fund individuals to attend ORFC who might not otherwise be able to.

Apply today: orfc.org.uk/orfc-2026-bu...

⏰ Deadline Reminder ⏰

Applications for exhibition spaces at ORFC 2026 must be in by next Thursday, 4 September, at midday.

An ORFC exhibition space offers an opportunity to reach the heart of the real food and farming movement.

Apply today: orfc.org.uk/exhibit-at-o...

🌱 ORFC 2026 solidarity tickets are now on sale! 🌱

The conference sells out every year, so to avoid the rush and help someone to attend who wouldn't be able to otherwise be able to, you can purchase a solidarity ticket today.

Book yours now: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

And that’s a wrap! Our final ORFC In the Field event of 2024/2025 is complete 🌾🐄🌱

In 2026, we can’t wait to continue cultivating the real food and farming movement In the Field with more events exploring new topics and locations. We hope to see you there.

Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) offers a number of bursaries to help create a more accessible, equitable, radical space.

Applications are due by midday (12pm BST) on Thursday 4th September 2025.

Apply now: orfc.org.uk/orfc-2026-bu...

Does the idea of helping out at the UK’s largest agroecological gathering, gaining experience at a large farming event, and connecting with a like-minded community appeal to you? 🌱

Apply to volunteer at the 17th Oxford Real Farming Conference today: orfc.org.uk/orfc-2026-vo...

Beyond GM has sent a pre-action letter to Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, putting the government on notice that we intend to pursue a judicial review of the Genetic Technology Regulations 2025. Read more and DONATE to our
@CrowdJusticeUK funder NOW. crowdjustice.com/case/stop-hi...

At their workshop at ORFC In the Field at Hill Top Farm on 23-24 July, the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust team will share with us the history, progress, and future of their Hay Time Project and more!

A final few tickets are remaining - get yours now:
orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

We're thrilled to share the programme for our upcoming event at Hill Top Farm in Yorkshire - our final ORFC In the Field of 2025!🐏🎉

We warmly invite you to explore the event programme: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Join us on 23-24 July alongside biodiversity and livestock experts at the outstanding Hill Top Farm in the Yorkshire Dales for two days of workshops, talks, and community-building 🐄

Book your place now: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Photo credit: @gailcaddy

Join the grassroots agroecology and food sovereignty movement on 8 - 9 January 2026 as we address the crucial issues facing food and farming right now 🌿

Book your spot at ORFC26 with a solidarity ticket now: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

For her workshop at our Hill Top Farm event, Anna will be guiding us through the challenges and opportunities of ethical dairying, focusing on cow-calf contact systems and the practicalities of designing them.

Book your place now: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Photo credit: Gail Caddy

Don't miss out on our final ORFC In the Field event of 2025! We're bringing together biodiversity and livestock experts on July 23 - 24 at Hill Top farm in the Yorkshire Dales for two days of workshops, talks, and community-building 🐏 ☀️

Book your place: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Join the grassroots agroecology and food sovereignty movement on 8 - 9 January 2026 as we bring together pioneering voices from across the UK and around the world 🌿

Secure your spot at ORFC26 with a solidarity ticket now: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...

The week before last, surrounded by the willows and hazel, alder and oak, medlars, cherries, and apples of the pioneering farm Wakelyns, we came together to explore all things agroforestry for our second In the Field event of 2025 🌳

Read blog post: orfc.org.uk/reflections-...

Last week, we had an incredible few days at pioneering agroforestry farm Wakelyns for our May ORFC in the Field, where we explored all things agroforestry at the thriving Suffolk tree paradise.

Tickets are available for our Yorkshire event on 23-24 July: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Our ninth Volunteer Blog post from ORFC25, written by Caitlin Hobbs, is live! 🌿

Read the full blog post now: orfc.org.uk/orfc25-eatin...

Nestled in Malhamdale in Yorkshire, Hill Top Farm has been in the Heseltine family for four generations.

Join ORFC In the Field at Hill Top Farm on 23–24 July for two days of workshops and talks exploring livestock and biodiversity.

Book your spot: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Photos - Gail Caddy

Oxford Real Farming Conference is coming to the Yorkshire Dales! 🐏

Join us In the Field on 23-24 July for an incredible two days of livestock and biodiversity-focused practical workshops at Hill Top Farm.

Spaces are limited, so book now:
orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Founded in 1994 by Ann and Martin Wolfe, Wakelyns is one of the UK’s oldest and most diverse agroforestry farms.

Join Oxford Real Farming Conference In the Field at Wakelyns on May 28- 29th for All Things Agroforestry event: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Photo credits: David Bebber

Join us on July 28-29 at Hill Top Farm in Yorkshire, as we bring together leading experts in nature-friendly livestock farming for in-depth sessions on mob grazing, cow-calf contact dairying, permaculture design, hay meadow restoration, and more 🐄

orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...

Claire and Kitty have been on a mission to revive hemp textiles🧶

At their Between the Trees workshop at ORFC in the Field at Wakelyns, 28-29th May, the duo behind Contemporary Hempery will dive into the journey of hemp.

Get your tickets now: orfc.org.uk/orfc-in-the-...