AFCP Annual Forum 2019

'Education - the essential farming and food chain input'.

took place at East of England Showground on 5 November 2019

Many thanks to our excellent speakers and also to the enthusiastic and involved audience.

Presentations are available below. 

Chris Knight                        Education, charities and the law
                                                              (Charity and Public School Partner, Hewitsons)

Paul Tate                              Kids Country, a primary school initiative
                                                              (Co-Founder, Kids Country)

Sophie Antonelli                  Social Farms and Gardens: 40 years of Growing Communities
                                                              (Business Development and Gardens Sanctuary, Social Farms and Gardens)

Sharon Green                      Innovation and Skills development in the agrifood sector
                                                              (Deputy Head, National Centre for Food Manufacturing, University of Lincoln)

Mariana Fazenda                The University of Cambridge crop science ecosystem
                                                              (CambPlants Hub Coordinator, University of Cambridge )

Tom Arthey                        UK- based training for overseas students - the work of the Marshal Papworth Fund
                                                              (Marshal Papworth Fund)

Alistair Beattie                  The role of an agricultural society as a 21st century charity
                                                             (East of England Agricultural Society)