Farm visits and events
We help farmers and land managers learn more about Environmental Stewardship and related topics by making farm visits, attending national sector events, and by running a programme of regional events and online training webinars.
Farm visits
Whether you are
- thinking of applying for ELS, OELS or Uplands ELS for the first time, or
- renewing an existing agri-environment agreement, or
- looking for guidance on how to manage your existing agreement more effectively
We can provide a free meeting on your farm with a farming and environment specialist to include
- discussion on the ELS, OELS and Uplands ELS options most suited to your farm to benefit farmland birds, wildlife, water, soil, the historic environment and climate change
- information on new and updated options, and how your choice of options contributes to the Campaign for the Farmed Environment
- practical suggestions on option location and management, such as tips on establishing wild bird and nectar seed mixes, guidance on buffer strip weed control, how to get a good sward structure
- information and support on applying for Environmental Stewardship by paper or online, and
- an explanation of the financial benefits of the scheme.
To arrange a FREE farm visit please contact our events team on 0300 060 1695.
ELS Online webinars
You are invited to join an ELS Online training session from the comfort of your farm office – all you need is access to the internet and a telephone.
3-Tier HLS Webinars
You are invited to join a 3-Tier HLS information session from the comfort of your own office – all you need is access to the internet and a telephone.
National sector events
Visit us at these events for advice and information on all aspects of farm advice and grants, including Environmental Stewardship, Campaign for the Farmed Environment
, Catchment Sensitive Farming, Soils for Profit (S4P), Single Payment Scheme and Cross Compliance.
Natural England advisers will be on hand alongside other farming agencies, such as the RPA and Environment Agency, to answer any questions on the various schemes and online services available for farmers. We will also be running ELS Online demonstrations, and will have a farm scale-model on display to talk through the options available to farmers and their agents. Farmers who are already in Environmental Stewardship, and other schemes, will be available on the stand to discuss how it works for them.
Regional events
Attend a FREE event to find out more about Environmental Stewardship, cross compliance, or catchment sensitive farming. To find a demonstration, farm walk or workshop near you please click on the map below.
Events in the regions
- East Midlands
- East of England
- London
- North East
- North West
- South East
- South West
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire & The Humber
