A nationwide e-network that informs, discusses, promotes and represents UK food and countryside issues to a wide range of audiences.

Run by members for members, each contributing and sharing current opinion, news and information online and by email.

Open to families and individuals from all areas of society, including the food and farming sectors, supporting our countryside and promoting the food grown in it.

An organisation for all offering an alternative perspective to the usual commentators.

Wednesday 28th March 2012
10.00am - 2.30pm
AGM follows at 2.45pm

Held at NIAB Innovation Farm Visitor Centre
NIAB, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LE

Our inaugural conference will consider the areas of innovation, research and development, animal health, education and policy in the food and farming sectors.

Members and non-members welcome.  Apply quickly as numbers are limited

Contact secretary@fern-uk.com for further information or download the booking form here

Cost: Members = £35, Non-members = £40 (lunch included)

Speakers include:

Dr Lydia Smith, NIAB
Agriculture needs innovation

Robert Stevenson, World Veterinary Association
Agriculture needs animal health

Ian Pigott, Open Farm Sunday
Agriculture needs to educate the public

NIAB
Agriculture needs research and development

Rachel Carrington, NFU
Agriculture needs clear messages from EU