Agriculture and horticulture organisations that help. Bee keeping. Poultry Keeping. CVAS. WOOF. FWAG. RAMSAK. Southern Farmers

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Farming & Business Services Training
Machinery & Inputs Food and Health
Environment and Landscape

Training

Plumpton College
Plumpton College is a partner in The Netherfield Centre. It is the first land based college to achieve Action for Business accreditation in the South East and offers a range of services to business including Business Management training. Plumpton originally established in 1926 as the county's agricultural College, has now established a growing reputation of excellence throughout the many land-based industries we represent. www.plumpton.ac.uk (Opens
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Plumpton College - Bee Keeping course at Ivyland Farm, Netherfield, for details Email - Gayle Barnard
Plumpton College - Keeping Poulty at Home Course for details Email Don Cranfield

Small Farm Training Group
A Sussex based group which provides training courses for its members in a wide range of agricultural related subjects. Members are enthusiastic people who have livestock or are thinking of buying a small holding. Most members hold other jobs so courses are normally arranged at weekends. A member of the LANTRA Professional Register. www.sftg.co.uk (Opens in new window)

Keeping Poultry for Pleasure
Middle Farm is a 625 acre working family farm, located beneath the South Downs in Sussex. Six generations of farming have given us a unique insight into British food production. The highest standards of animal welfare and environmental care show in our milk and meat products.Courses run monthly. For details, costs and to book in please telephone 01323 811 411
www.middlefarm.com (Opens in new window)

Merryweather’s Herbs
Merryweather’s Herbs is an exciting environmental gardens project working to create 6 acres of productive & ornamental gardens, paying particular attention to sustainable self-sufficiency and the needs of wildlife. They offer one day courses in a range of subjects related to the work of the project, including organic vegetable growing, creating a herb garden & wildlife friendly gardening. www.morethanjustagarden.co.uk (Opens in new window)

CEVAS. Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Service. Access to farms for school children. Training for farmers who want to host farm visits. Contact Meg Hart 01494 562 716. Or Louisa Devismes at Plumpton College 01237 890454. www.farmgarden.org (Opens in new window)

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
WWOOF is a world wide exchange network where bed, board and practical experience are given in return for help on Organic farms. Stays of varying lengths are possible. WWOOF provides excellent opportunities for organic training, changing to rural life, cultural exchange and being part of the organic movement. www.wwoof.org.uk (Opens in new window)

1066 Enterprise for business mentoring, planning, advice,reviews and developing new skills, including IT. www.1066enterprise.co.uk (Opens in new window)

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Farming & Business Services

A taste of Sussex The Network for Food Producers and it's Supply Chain in Sussex. A Taste of sussex has been formed to provide a comprehensive support service to ALL Sussex based organisations involved in the food chain, including local producers and processors, to expand their markets and make their produce more accessible to the public. A Taste of Sussex.(Opens in new window)

Elm Farm Research Centre
The international research, advisory and educational organisation basin in the UK. The business of Elm Farm Research Centre is to develop and support sustainable land-use, agriculture and food systems, primarily within the local economies, which build on organic principles to ensure the health and wellbeing of soil, plant, animal, man and the environment. www.efrc.com(Opens in new window)

Farm Retail Association
The Farm Retail Association exists to help farmers and producers sell their products direct and encourages high standards of quality. The FRA estimates that there are some 3000 farm shops in the UK and the number is growing. www.farmshopping.com (Opens in new window)

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group - FWAG
FWAG exists to provide farmers, landowners and our other clients with the best opportunity for environmental gain through cost effective, quality solutions. www.fwag.org.uk (Opens in new window)

Rother District Council
www.rother.gov.uk (Opens in new window)

Soil Association
Organic producer services and organic certification. www.soilassociation.org
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The Phone Co-op
Belongs to its members, who are all users of our service. Membership is open to all our customers - all you need do is open a share account with us and invest the minimum of £1.00.
Save on outbound calls, get broadband and internet services. By using The Phone-Co-op you could save money on your telephone services. Visit www.thephone.coop (Opens in new window)

The Country Land and Business Association
CLA was founded almost one hundred years ago to protect the interests of owners of rural land in England and Wales. Today, our membership encompasses the full diversity of land, property and business and it is this experience and expertise which enables us to fight hard for a thriving rural economy. www.cla.org.uk (Opens in new window)

Wealden District Council
www.wealden.gov.uk (Opens in new window)

Weald WoodNet, Woodlands Enterprise Centre
Local timber sustainably produced in South East England. www.woodnet.org.uk (Opens in new window)

The NFU. The National Farmers' Union represents the farmers and growers
of England and Wales. Its central objective is to promote successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, while ensuring the long term viability of rural communities. www.nfu.org.uk (Opens in new window)

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Environment and Landscape

EcoSys
Based in Brighton, EcoSys is a not-for-profit consultancy specialising in environmental management and education, with a focus on resource conservation and best practice. www.ecosys.org.uk (Opens in new window) EcoSys provides a range of services to businesses and local authorities and is also involved in a number of regional research and capacity-building projects & partnerships, including the South East Sustainable Business Partnership, www.egeneration.co.uk (Opens in new window) - the South East's sustainable business website project, and the South East regional mass balance project -Taking Stock. EcoSys was incorporated in May 1998 and is run as a co-operative. EcoSys is a registered Environmental Body under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme, eligible for running and administering funded projects.

Egeneration
Egeneration is designed to be a one stop shop provding small to medium sized businesses (SME's) with environment information, helping them reduce costs, improve profits and adhere to new legislation. www.egeneration.co.uk (Opens in new window)

High Weald AONB Unit
A strategic and specialist team that furthers understanding of the area, advises on its management and enables action to conserve it. www.highweald.org (Opens in new window)

Kent High Weald Project
The project started in 1991 and is a partnership between, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Kent County Council and Countryside Agency. Most activities are based in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The project aims to conserve landscape features and wildlife habitats; promote quiet access to the countryside; encourage community environmental action and raise awareness of the Weald and its landscape. www.kenthighwealdproject.org (Opens in new window)

Local Charcoal
By supporting your local wooodcollier (charcoal producer) you are supporting:- the superior quality barbecue fuel - your local environment & wildlife - your local economy reducing global warming - maintaining a traditional rural craft. Please use this website to learn more and make a difference! www.localcharcoal.co.uk (Opens in new window)

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Food and Health

Action in Rural Sussex - AirS
For information on Farmers Markets in East Sussex and sourcing local produce. www.ruralsussex.org.uk (Opens in new window)

Common Cause
Partner in The Netherfield Centre and local food in public sector catering programme. www.commoncause.org.uk (Opens in new window)

The East Sussex Food and Health Partnership
Programme of projects aiming for, everyone, regardless of income to have access to sufficient, affordable, safe and nutritious food. Community Chefs, School Food Worker, Village Shops and Farmers Markets, Community based food projects, Fresh Ideas Newsletter. www.foodandhealth.org.uk (Opens in new window)

Machinery & Inputs

RAMSAK Limited - Ring of Agricultural Machinery in Sussex and Kent
RAMSAK covers the counties of East and West Sussex, Kent and Eastern Surrey. The rings computer system presents the works co-ordinator with data starting with the nearest supplier. Using this system minimises time and is the fairest and most effective way to apportion work. www.ramsak.co.uk (Opens in new window)

Southern Farmers Limited
A buying co-operative. Windmill Farm, Rolvenden, Kent. Telephone 01580 241401

If you are a landbased organisation and would like to join this links page, please email us at info@thenetherfieldcentre
with your details.
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