The annual Farming For Nature Network day will be held on Saturday 29^th October 2022 in Corofin, the Burren, Co.Clare as part of the Burren Winterage Weekend 2022 (The October Bank Holiday). This will be a day of farm walks and panel discussions held between 10.30am-5pm, followed by entertainment (with very special guests) and the annual Farming For Nature Ambassador Awards from 7-9.30pm. This event allows us to come together to celebrate farmers across Ireland who are striving to work alongside nature, and to share ideas on how these great custodians might best be supported at a time of great challenge and opportunity.

The themes we were hoping to cover this year are TBC

All farmers and other interested parties who want to be part of this discussion and know more about farming for nature are welcome to attend.  

Draft Outline

Saturday 29^th October

Please tick the box on the registration form if going on the walk – we will provide details nearer the time.

Session 1: Farming for Nature in the Burren

WHAT: Farm Walk led by local farmers

WHEN: 10am-12pm WHERE: Out on the Burren, location provided when booking

WHAT: Lunch space available WHEN: 12.30 – 1.30pm WHERE: Corofin Community Centre

Hot water, teabags etc with scones available - Bring your own take away cup & lunch if you want

Please register between 12.30-1.30pm as registration for the FFN workshops.

Sessions 2 & 3 WHAT: Panels
WHEN: 1.30– 5pm WHERE: Corofin Community Centre[BB3]

Organized with support from DAFM and the National Parks & Wildlife Service

Session 2: The National Herd – meat, milk or methane - or more

1.30pm-3pm 4 speakers to be interviewed (5 mins each – followed by Q&A with the audience)

Break

Hot water, teabags etc with scones available - Bring your own take away cup if you want[BB5]

Session 3: Food & energy security at a time of crisis – reimagining the role of the Irish farmer.

3.30-5pm 4 speakers to be interviewed (5 mins each – followed by Q&A with the audience)

Dinner Break & Film shows

5-6.30pm

Welcome purchase food in Corofin. However, hot water, teabags etc with scones will be available - Bring your own take away dinner if you want to stay at the hall.

Watch this year’s 5 shortlisted public vote Ambassador films will be on show in rotation in a room at the Hall. We welcome farmers and others to watch and contribute to any Q&As.

All 2022 Ambassadors invited to come and have their photo taken during this time.

In Conversation with James Rebanks and Jane Clarke
WHAT: Book readings and in conversation with writers and poet.
WHEN: 6.30-7.45pm WHERE: Corofin Community Centre

Free for FFN Workshop attendees, pre-registration for non workshop attendees.

The National Farming for Nature Awards 2022

WHEN: 8pm-9pm WHERE: Corofin Community Centre

Presentation of Farming For Nature Ambassador Awards and Announcement of Public Vote winner . Facilitated by Ella McSweeney

Gathering at a local hostelry optional.

Organized with support from the Bord Bia Origin Green Programm

More details of exact events to follow.

Booking:

Farming For Nature Ambassador: €10

General public: €20

This includes refreshments but does not include meals or accommodation. Please arrange separately.

Capacity: 150

The annual Farming For Nature Ambassador Awards (7-9pm in same venue) is free and open to anyone and everyone to join.

This event requires prior booking with a nominal charge attached in order to prevent no-shows and to contribute to the unfunded cost of Farming For Nature in hosting this event.

Details of other events happening at the Burren Winterage Weekend can be found on www.burrenwinterage.com Booking on this Farming For Nature network day does not necessary give entry to other events over the weekend. Please see the booking details of these events on the above site.