About this Event
Peelham Farm Organic Producers Regional Meeting
Join us for a practical and informative regional meeting for organic producers from the North East of England and South East Scotland at Peelham Farm, kindly hosted by Angus Walton and his parents Denise and Chris Walton. Peelham Farm is Soil Association Organic and Pasture for Life certified.
Peelham Farm is a long-established organic farm with a strong focus on sustainable livestock production, pasture-based farming and high-quality organic meat. The farm also has its own butchery and charcuterie operation, providing a great opportunity to explore the links between organic production, local processing and regional food supply chains.
The day will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow producers, share experiences, explore practical farming approaches and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing organic agriculture in the region.
Who should attend?
Everyone is welcome—whether you are Soil Association certified, certified with another body, or not certified at all. Feel free to bring family, friends, and neighbours.
Schedule
Directions: Peelham Farm, Foulden, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD15 1UG
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Schedule:
10:00am – Arrival, refreshments & introductions
Tea, coffee and the highly recommended Peelham Farm sausage rolls, followed by introductions and an overview of the day.
11:00am – Morning farm walk
Weather dependent – making the most of the morning light.
A practical walk around the farm looking at:
- Bale grazing
- Standing hay
- Deferred mob grazing
- Pasture and clover management
Along the way, David Cunningham from Dodds Seeds will discuss species mixes and considerations for building productive, resilient pastures.
1:00pm – Working lunch
Lunch provided by Northern Soul Kitchen, with Colleen SA senior advisor presenting an update on the Scottish Organic Action Plan.
Denise Walton will also share experiences and reflections from Peelham Farm’s recent organic inspection.
After lunch – Organic meat processing & regional supply chains
Denise will discuss organic meat processing and charcuterie production, alongside the importance of strong local and regional networks and resilient supply chains.
2:30pm – Questions & discussion
An opportunity for open discussion, questions and sharing experiences between producers.
3:00pm – Departure
We look forward to welcoming organic producers from across the region for a useful and enjoyable day of learning, discussion and networking.
Accessibility requirements: As part of the farm walk, we are likely to cover some distance and uneven ground. Please let us know upon booking if you have any accessibility requirements.
Dietary requirements: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book your place.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Peelham Farm, Peelham Farm, Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom
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