Federation AGM 7th March – Grazing for Good

Federation AGM 7th March – Grazing for Good

On March 7th at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart, the Federation of Cumbria Commoners will be examing stocking rates on commons and what works for fell farming and nature recovery. Come and hear what a well known academic and plant ecologist thinks of Natural...
Planning Meeting Lakeland Shepherds’ Guide

Planning Meeting Lakeland Shepherds’ Guide

It’s time to update the Lakeland Shepherds’ Guide You may have heard that the Federation of Cumbria Commoners has received a Farming in Protected Landscapes Grant from the Lake District National Park  to update the Lakeland Shepherds’ Guide, as its nearly...
Successful AGM

Successful AGM

We held our first “hybrid” AGM last Friday. Over 50 farmers attended, many in person and some online Outlining the work of the Federation in 2021 Joe Relph our Chairman started his report by saying our hearts must go out to the people of Ukraine. He went on to...
What do we know about carbon on commons?

What do we know about carbon on commons?

If you missed our Conference on Carbon on Commons or want to see it again you can watch it here Farming offers one of the few effective mechanisms of drawing down carbon from the atmosphere. We wanted to know if moorland grasses are good at holding carbon. The answer...
Events for next generation farmers in the Lake District

Events for next generation farmers in the Lake District

Meetings for young and new entrants to farming The Farmer Network, in partnership with the Lake District National Park Authority and the National Trust is organising two events for those starting or developing a farming business in the Lake District. Dates and venues...