Take control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience

Farming is changing every day, bringing forth fresh challenges and new decisions. The Roots to Resilience programme equips farmers with the learning they need to take their businesses to the next level.

Farmers know how to adapt, but farming is changing more rapidly than ever. Through Roots to Resilience, we are here to support you as you plan a successful future for your business.

Through face-to-face workshops, discussion groups, and online and written content, Roots to Resilience will support you and provide the tools and resources to:

• Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
• OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
• Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

The programme does not tell you how to farm but instead asks you to step back and take stock of where you are now and where you want to be, and helps you make a plan to get there. And along that journey, you’ll be sharing your experiences with and learning with other like-minded farmers.

Some of the key topics include:

• Establishing clear goals and a shared vision for you, your family and your business
• Improving communication at home and in your business to make change possible
• Developing a clear, deliverable plan to achieve your aims

Through the programme we aim to empower you to build a more resilient business and a better future for British agriculture.

What’s it all about: introductory video

Join our four-day event in November where we'll be joined by Ranch Management Consultants.

When: 17–20 November 2025

Where: South West England, venue TBC

Register your interest to be added to the waiting list and to be notified when tickets go on sale: ke.events@ahdb.org.uk 

Speaking about last year's event, Ed Bray, farmer and previous attendee, said:

"I saw it as a real investment in myself personally and in the business. It gave me a fresh perspective and I came home with lots of new ideas and skills.”

Previous activities include workshops, podcasts and videos with world-renowned experts:

• Rancher Dallas Mount, on unlocking the full potential of farmers
• Elaine Froese and Lyn Sykes, on communicating and planning transitions for farming businesses
• Jason Rowntree, on improving the ecosystem of your farm while maintaining productivity

Look out for case studies to guide you through family transitions and see the programme in action on farms like yours.

"It’s a way of changing your thinking and giving you the tools to take control of your situation. To own what you do. Not to be owned by it."

"It’s a neatly packaged toolbox full of the most important components to help you and your family build a enjoyable, profitable and resilient farming business."

"If you think you haven’t got time to attend, then you will probably get the most out of it."

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Get in touch

If you want to know more about Roots to Resilience, or if you have any feedback, get in touch with your regional manager or email Head of Engagement (Beef & Lamb) Amy Hughes: amy.hughes@ahdb.org.uk