Pasture and Profit programme for North England
About the programme
Continuing the momentum of the last two and a half years, Pasture for Life is delighted to have been awarded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funding from five areas in the North of England (Yorkshire Dales, Lake District National Parks, Nidderdale, Forest of Bowland and North Pennines National Landscapes) to continue to run a free, innovative, mentoring and events programme until March 2026 for farmers based in these protected landscapes.
With funding secured until the end of March 2026, Pasture for Life is delighted to be able to continue to support farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks, Nidderdale, Forest of Bowland and North Pennines National Landscapes, who may be considering or are already, changing how they manage their ruminant livestock enterprises.
For farmers in these regions, the programme comprises of three main elements:
- A comprehensive series of on-farm events and webinars, covering a wide range of topics. The events programme, which includes a study tour, is shaped by the farmers and focuses on topics based on feedback from the project farmers. Alongside the events, everyone part of the programme can also access additional support through a suite of educational resources covering a wide range of topics. These are located in an easily accessible online resource hub.
- Should you wish to, everyone has the opportunity to undertake mentoring that is flexible and tailored to suit you. On hand are a team of friendly, trained, experienced farmer mentors, who can visit your farm and provide ongoing follow up support as you explore / implement new ways of managing your livestock enterprise(s).
- If not already a member, free Pasture for Life membership for a year (worth £120).
It's important to highlight that farmers don’t have to receive mentoring to be involved in the project. We encourage all farmers in these areas to sign up to the project to receive invites to and be able to attend the events and access the wider range of learning opportunities on offer.
By joining the project there is no expectation that you transition to 100% pasture fed and/or certify with Pasture for Life. Pasture for Life wants to support you at whatever stage in your farming journey you are at and irrespective of your long-term plans. Whether you are in the process of making changes to your grazing system or you just want to learn more before implementing change, we invite you to sign up.
To hear more about our Farming in Protected Landscapes funded project in the North of England, watch this video.
Northern Dairy Shorthorn Cattle, enjoying the summer sunshine on Andrew Hattan's farm in Nidderdale, one of our mentors in the North
FAQs
Can I join the programme if I am not based in the five National Parks and National Landscapes in the North of England?
It is part of the stipulation of the funding that those joining the programme must be based in one of these five areas. If you are based just outside one of these areas, do please get in touch to chat it through.
To be a mentor or a speaker at an event, you do not need to be based in one of these areas.
Can I join the programme if I am already a PfL member?
Yes, you are permitted to join the programme if you are already a PfL member, however you are not able to receive the free PfL membership.
Do I have to become PfL certified if I join the programme?
No, there is no expectation to become PfL certified.
Do I have to renew my PfL membership at the end of the programme?
You will be given the opportunity to renew your membership at the end of the project, however there is no obligation for you to do so. We do not take your bank details in order to sign you up for the free membership.
Find out more about how to be certified Pasture For Life by looking at our standards.
