The Skills Partnership Charity is running an event on the 12th December at Mhor 84 near Balquhidder, seeking input and discussion from the landbased sector.
There will be a strong focus on young people and farming - how to provide skills and encouragement, and how to attract the next generation into the sector. But there will also be discussion around more general obstacles and difficulties faced by those currently working in the landbased sector.
Running from 10am-3pm, there will be speakers in the morning followed by a free lunch and networking. The afternoon will see a tour round a local farm.
Speakers:
Brian Pack - author of the Doing Better Initiative, discussing the problems of red tape and bureaucracy for the modern farmer
John Sleigh - NFUS Policy Manager and representative of the New Generation group
Hilary Morton & Graeme Ligertwood - Scotland's Rural College: qualifications and work-based learning
Robin Mair - SAC consulting: innovations in farming
Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER: funding opportunities and advice
Tam O'Braan & Cathy Everidge - The Wee Tea Plantation: the story of Scotland's first tea plantation & inspiring young people into farming.
And to be confirmed - Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll.
Free lunch provided by Mhor 84, followed by a local farm tour.
There are only 30 places available, so if you would like to come along, please do contact The Skills Partnership on 01389 727 762, or email isra.lochhead@lochlomond-trossachs.org for more info or to reserve a place.
Hope to see you there!