Inside Farmer Clusters

All times shown are UK (+1 for CEST)

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Event Overview

This webinar brings together farmers, facilitators, researchers and other stakeholders to discuss experiences and learnings from the H2020 FRAMEwork project. The event combines live presentations, pre-recorded content, and interactive sessions to explore real-world impacts and lessons learned.

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10:30 - Welcome & Introduction

• Overview of FRAMEwork's role piloting Farmer Clusters

• Project context and introductions
   

10:35 - Understanding Farmer Clusters

• History and evolution of the Farmer Cluster approach

• Case studies: the UK's Cluster Network and "SuperClusters"
   

10:40 - Experiences From the Field: Cluster Facilitators ​

• Velke Hosteradky Cluster (Czech Republic)

• Cazadores de Aguilar Cluster (Spain)

• Kanepi Kihlkund Cluster (Estonia)

• Beyond FRAMEwork: The Pepsico Cluster (Scotland)

• Interactive Q&A: successes and challenges on the ground

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11:15 - Tools & Resources

• Training materials and guidelines for Clusters 

• Biodiversity monitoring methods and tools

• Introduction to the FEAST evaluation tool

• Open Discussion on resources for stakeholders 
   

11:45 - Cluster Achievements

• FRAMEwork's Clusters: achievements and lessons learned

• Biodiversity monitoring outcomes

• Sustainability impacts and results

• Interactive Q&A: Questions and feedback session

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12:15 - Looking Ahead

• What's next for FRAMEwork's Farmer Clusters?

• Knowledge exchange on what's worked and what's challenging

• Open discussion on opportunities and barriers across Europe and the UK

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12:30 - Closing and Credits

• Wrap up and acknowledgements

• ​Short Credits - a look back at the project

• Learn where to access project legacy resources

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Who Should Attend​

• Agricultural Facilitators and Advisors

• Farmers interested in managing biodiversity 

• Researchers and Practitioners in sustainable agriculture

• Public, Private and Third Sector decision makers and funders

• Anyone interested in collaborative, landscape-scale, approaches to farming and biodiversity

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Format

This event combines live presentations, pre-recorded contributions, and interactive discussions,
hosted by the project's coordinating partner, The James Hutton Institute. Join online to access:

 

• insights from Cluster facilitators and project researchers

 

• an exploration of the past and future of collective approaches

 

• introductions to our project's unique tools, resources and legacy

 

• Q+As sessions and discussions on key contexts, partnership approaches and more!

 

All registrants will receive dissemination materials following the event, so even if you are unable to attend 
we invite you to consider signing up anyway and sharing the event with colleagues who may be interested...