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Swelling Support for Universal Access

Ninth time at Weston Park Farm's Pasture for Life certified location, the Cherry family hosts Groundswell festival. This year, they've teamed up with us, bringing even more reasons for a unity-filled experience.

Widening Support for Universal Accessibility
Widening Support for Universal Accessibility

Swelling Support for Universal Access

The Groundswell Festival 2025 is set to take place at Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, UK, on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July. This major event is dedicated to regenerative agriculture, offering a platform for farmers, growers, and enthusiasts of sustainable food production and environmental stewardship[1][3][5].

Over the course of two action-packed days, attendees can look forward to over 200 sessions, covering a diverse range of topics related to regenerative farming systems, practical applications, and innovative techniques in agriculture[1]. A downloadable Sessions Guide and Timetable is available to help visitors navigate the schedule, with sessions running throughout both days and including main venue talks as well as on-stand demos[1].

Among the notable speakers at the festival is Jen, who will participate in a Nuffield Farming panel discussing the regenerative farming journeys of Nuffield Scholars over the last 15 years, shedding light on the impact of research and scholarship on farming practices[5]. A full list of speakers and their biographies can be found on the festival’s official website, showcasing experts, farmers, and innovators in regenerative agriculture[2].

Besides the sessions, the festival offers on-stand sessions and live demonstrations to provide hands-on learning experiences and showcase new technologies and techniques. Networking opportunities and discussions on environmental impact and sustainable agricultural development are integral parts of the festival. Vendors and organizations, such as the team at stand C46, will be present to discuss future protection and sustainability in farming[3].

Some highlights of the festival include Dr David Unwin's seminar on Measuring Food Quality, Nutrition, and Health, Claire Whittle's Dung Beetle Safari, The Land Gardeners' seminars on How to Feed Your Soils and Aerobic Composting, Clare Hill's Regen Field Trip and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work seminar, Stuart Johnson's Beyond Yield seminar, Russ Carrington and Dr David Unwin's Ozempic vs Organic seminar, and John Cherry's Mob Grazing Demo[4].

The festival also boasts a Pasture for Life certified tent (PFL tent) for pasture-based sessions, with events like Liz Genever speaking about making the most of the golden hoof, Anna Bowen and Phyllida Warmington discussing Rethinking Dairy for Animals, People, and the Planet, Jamie Jack demonstrating the Mob Grazing Kit, and Jennifer Dodsworth, Emily Crawley, James Edwards, and James Yoxall discussing profitable and practical conservation and restoration grazing[4].

On the culinary front, Alice Robinson and David Finlay will cook at the Earthworm Arms Big Top at 10am, while all meat at the Groundswell x Fielden Whisky banquet will be Pasture for Life certified, provided by the Cherry family[4].

For those interested in Pasture for Life Membership and Certification, farm finances, profitability, and sustainability, there are additional sessions available[4]. Technical questions about membership, certification, and consultancy will be addressed in a one-hour window each day[4].

To stay updated on the latest schedule and speaker list, including session times and additional activities, it is recommended to consult the official Groundswell Festival website where updated guides and speaker bios are published[1][2][5].

At the Groundswell Festival 2025, attendees can immerse themselves in discussions on regenerative agriculture practices while learning from expert speakers like Jen, featuring a Nuffield Farming panel talk [1][5]. Additionally, the festival showcases several vendors and organizations, such as the team at stand C46, offering insights on future protection and sustainability in farming [3]. For those interested in food and drink, Alice Robinson and David Finlay will cook Pasture for Life certified meals at the Earthworm Arms Big Top, and all meat served at the Groundswell x Fielden Whisky banquet will be Pasture for Life certified [4]. Beyond agriculture, the festival offers sessions in lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden, travel, and cars, providing a diverse range of opportunities for learning and networking [1].

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