Ben Raskin

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🎙️New Agricology Podcast Launch!

'Agroforestry Through the Elements'🔥🌱🌊 E1: Water.

Feat. @vickihird.bsky.social, @benraskin.bsky.social and Colin Tosh from @organicrescent.bsky.social.

LISTEN NOW ➡️https://ow.ly/Uj3p50XnMM2

#Agroforestry #Trees #FarmingPodcast #SustainableFarming

Brilliant to launch at the show, and to sell so many copies.

A grass pathway with trees either side

🍂 What is agroforestry and why does it matter? 🤔

From the buzz at #Groundswell25 to the upcoming @thesoilassociation.bsky.social / Woodland Trust #AgroforestryShow, it's clear trees are a hot topic in farming right now 🌾🐑🌲.

Discover more in our latest farmer profiles👉 ow.ly/wwcw50WvTrC

6am mood: Sitting out waiting for the rain.

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🎓🌳 New for #AgroforestryShow 2025, introducing: The Training Hub

In collab with The Woodland Trust @organicrescent.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social expect:
✅ Fast-paced 25-min sessions
✅ Expert speakers & demos
✅ Advice from top agroforestry orgs

Tickets ➡️ www.agroforestryshow.com

Co-design workshop at the Agroforestry Show - The Organic Research Centre Opportunity for a farm from the north of England to participate in a co-design workshop  at the Agroforestry Show in Hertfordshire on 10th and 11th September.

Farm in the North of England? Interested in #Agroforestry? We have a great opportunity for you to develop an agroforestry design and get feedback, ideas and lessons learned from farmers, researchers and advisors at the #Agroforestryshow. www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

The big challenge with planting grants being turned on/off at the whim of Ministers, is that tree nurseries & planting contractors can’t confidently invest in their businesses.

Nurseries have to plan 4-5 yrs ahead.

If trees aren’t planted they can’t easily be held over to the next year.

Join us at Groundswell in the Agroforestry Tent - The Organic Research Centre Join us in the agroforestry tent at Groundswell 2-3 July.

We are looking forward to #Groundswell25 2-3 July. Come and join us in the #agroforestry tent! @thesoilassociation.bsky.social @benraskin.bsky.social

www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

Nope. Interested though.

Exploring the Value of the Farm Treescape through Whole Farm Tree Planning Join us at this event to illustrate the value of treescapes in farming practices, and share results from our Whole Farm Tree Plan project.

Webinar tomorrow night (30 April 18.00-19.30) exploring the key findings from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social Whole Farm Tree Project. A few tickets left... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

In turn thanks to Mark Franklin at @wtscotsocial.bsky.social who inspired me on it.

Farmers and growers in England, trying to get a sense of how SFI decision has affected your agroforestry plans - 2 minute survey here
soilassociation.typeform.com/to/XjSYXhMr?...

☀️ We're hiring! ☀️

The CSA Network UK is looking for a part-time team-member to work on a project to explore how to enhance engagement with CSAs in West Yorkshire: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/work-with-us/

#agroecology #nonprofit #communitysupportedagriculture

Sign the Petition Stop the Destruction of the World-Renowned Dartington Forest Garden

We need more long-term agroforestry sites in this country, not less, if we are to advance our knowledge. The @agroforestryrt.bsky.social and Martin Crawford's work has been vital to enhancing our practice & policy please help save this asset from the Dartington Trust www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...

Lovely, ours ok. Lots of empty shells last year and a few died over wet winter 2023-4

Looking forward to this next week, still some places available if you'd like to join us.

Farmers needed to save small abattoirs: Farming groups launch survey to make case to government | Sustainable Food Trust The farming industry is being called upon to complete an important online survey regarding their use of abattoirs and the importance of an abattoir for their business.

🐑 Are you a livestock farmer?

We need to hear directly from those on the frontlines of farming to understand how abattoirs are important for their businesses and the impact of losing the services they provide.

➡️ Let us know by completing our survey here: sustainablefoodtrust.org/press-releas...

Agroforestry at Hall Farm, Brooksby Campus Join us for this Soil Association farm walk to explore the agroforestry practices at Hall Farm (Brooksby Campus) in Leicestershire.

🚜 Farmers & landowners

🌿 Curious about #agroforestry on a mixed farm?
Want to make the most of schemes like #BNG & #SFI?

Join us for a farm walk
📍 Hall Farm, Brooksby Campus, LE14 2LJ
📅 Thur 13 Mar, 10:30am-2pm

Register
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1219641212...

@SMBCollegeGroup #AgrocologyAtScale

If you’re a farmer in Powys who would like to learn sustainable hedgerow management then I’m happy to say @protect.earth is offering a free hedgelaying course in Lloyney, near Knighton, March 8th.

If you’re not a farmer you’re also welcome but it’s £50/pp.

Get in touch!

protect.earth/contact

1 tree in, 3147 to go - #agroforestry is underway! 🌳🌳🌳

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Dedication text inside book “To our friend and mentor Alan Schofield. Thank you for inspiring and supporting us both in our horticultural journeys.”

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Just got my copy of #Silvohorticulture! Looking forward to getting stuck in. Love that it’s dedicated to Alan Schofield & Martin Wolfe #Wakelyns and @organicrescent.bsky.social (especially Jo Smith and Sally Westaway) get mentioned. Well done @benraskin.bsky.social and Andy Dibben. Chelsea Green.

Pet owners accidentally poisoning garden birds.
Our latest research finds pet flea treatments (fipronil and imidacloprid) in 100% of blue tit and great tit nests, with nestling mortality higher in the more contaminated nest. @SongBirdSBS @SussexUni @CannelleTassin

We rank bottom of 27 countries for high rates of unhappiness among 15-year-olds. There is a #MentalHealth crisis. Schools forced to become competitive #ExamFactories, with rigid, intolerant discipline, are a big factor.

#HouseofLords debate on free schools and academies

It's out today, hurray!!

New opportunity! Garden Folk CIC is seeking a Volunteer Event Coordinator to run seasonal fairs at Purple Patch Market Garden 🌸 🍃
Love planning, community events, and supporting not-for-profit projects? This role is for you!
www.gardenfolk.org/news/2024/12...
#BristolGoodFood #GetGrowingTrail

A food apocalypse is coming

There is a lot of talk about ‘food security’…

So I wrote this (and it got a sexed up headline :-)

unherd.com/2024/12/a-fo...

Re-Livestock – Animal Welfare Interview with Lindsay Whistance - The Organic Research Centre Lindsay Whistance shares her insights into the link between animal welfare and resilience in livestock farming in this interview as part of the Re-Livestock project

Lindsay Whistance shares her insights into the link between animal welfare & resilience in livestock farming. She explains the meaning of animal welfare, its connection to resilience, and how the Re-Livestock project research is addressing these issues.

www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

Although slightly worrying that 36% aren't keen on the environment

Orchards & Wood Pastures
Farmers in Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire we'd love to hear your views.
Take the survey here - max 10 minutes to complete
forms.gle/F3PzfEC8WgiX...
Could even get paid £50 for longer interview if you're in Severnscapes project area

Orchards & Wood Pastures
Farmers in Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire we'd love to hear your views.
Take the survey here - max 10 minutes to complete
forms.gle/F3PzfEC8WgiX...
Could even get paid £50 for longer interview if you're in Severnscapes project area