The Warwickshire Rural Hub is a free business support organisation which is led by farm and rural businesses across Warwickshire and Solihull.
Established in October 2003 by a group of farmers who wanted to take control of their own destiny, the Hub has grown from strength to strength and now has a membership of over 1200.
To see more of the great work that this group does visit their website at www.ruralhub.org uk.
This is just a snap shot of some of the articles in this months free bulletin:
RECENT NEWS DEVELOPMENTS
Move your local food business online
Sustain – the alliance for better food and farming – has drawn together advice and information on how to move your local food business online.
NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador Programme
NFU is looking for 12 enthusiastic young farmers to represent agriculture for one year and experience the best of the organisation, starting in Sept 2020.
Free visits from the TB Advisory Service
There is funding for 2,400 free advice visits and 1,950 telephone discussions. All cattle keepers in the bovine TB High Risk Area and Edge Area are eligible.
Free webinar series on the future of land management
The Land App and Duchy of Cornwall have brought together key stakeholders to present their thoughts on the future of land management. The 60 minute free webinar series has two guest speakers each week and a live Q&A.
Get advice on cyber security
To help small businesses manage the transition from physical to digital safely and securely, the National Cyber Security Centre has developed a guidance package.
New website for job vacancies on farms
Pick for Britain is for farm businesses to post their job vacancies. Read how to post vacancies on this page
NFU/AHDB updates and advice on coronavirus
NFU has set up a dedicated page to help farmers work through coronavirus. The AHDB page for farmers and growers is here. |