Introduction to Starting a Career in Agroecology. Founder Ian Wilkinson talks to intern Abi Gwynn

Ian talks to our intern Abi about her degree in zoology and masters in tropical ecology and conservation and how it’s brought her to regenerative farming. Abi talks about starting a career in regenerative agriculture and agroecology, overcoming barriers and imposter syndrome and why she loves working in the Kitchen Garden.
FarmED is the new Centre for Farming and Food Education based at Honeydale Farm in the Cotswolds.
Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards regenerative farming and sustainable food systems by providing space and opportunity for inspirational education, innovative research, practitioner-led knowledge exchange events and personal development.
The farm is a diverse mix of low input arable and temporary grass, and organic permanent pasture. Our trial plots include blocks of sainfoin, herbal ley, barley, heritage wheat, wild bird seed and various cover crops. The grassland is managed by mob grazed sheep.
At the heart of FarmED are two impressive eco-buildings - one providing space for conferences, lectures, workshops and special events; and the other a farm to fork kitchen and food space, and a regenerative business incubator.
Our audience includes local communities, schools, universities, researchers, farmers, new entrants, foodies, businesses, environmental groups and policy makers.
Our Website - www.farm-ed.co.uk

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Another brilliant interview and further bright young minds courtesy of Exeter University.

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stumbled upon your site a few days ago and love it, when I was looking at going into farming in 70's, farming was farming, and forestry was forestry. I didn't continue my dream of a move to farming due to "challenging" work experience on intensive arable unit, but have continued to follow farming. I love the current blend of stewardship and eco projects as part of a balanced farm unit. would love to win the lottery and be able to take this approach on my own unit.