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 beef and lamb businesses to the next level.

What’s in it for you? 

Farming is changing, and you want to know the best way to move your business forward.

In recognition of this, we have created the Roots to Resilience programme; this started with a three-day workshop in December 2023 and will continue through 2024 with events, podcasts and helpful resources.

The programme will equip you with the knowledge, tools and skills you need to identify business aims and plan future goals. 

As part of Roots to Resilience, we will address a variety of topics, including:

• Identifying worry areas to address
• Improving communication at home and in your business 
• Establishing clear goals and a shared vision for you, your family and your business  
• Understanding your farm accounts
• Applying the three secrets for increasing profit to your farm
• Developing a clear, implementable plan to help you achieve your goals

We understand that the reason for farming is different for everyone and that it is not always linked to how much profit you make. Importantly, the course will also incorporate the environmental and social aspects of farming systems.

What’s it all about: introductory video

Look out for events to take your business to the next level.

Discuss the undiscussabull™

In many farm kitchens there’s a bull in the middle of the room – what Elaine Froese, a farm family coach, has termed as the 'Undiscussabull' – the thing no one is willing to talk about it.

Most farming businesses know they need to talk about tough issues; they just don’t know how or where to get started.

In October 2024, we held a series of workshops to help farmers bring the people in their businesses – be it family members or other staff – to the table to start the conversation.

We'll be sharing some of the key outputs soon.

Roots to Resilience four-day workshop

In November, we held a four-day event facilitated by renowned Ranch Management Consultants (RMC) owner Dallas Mount where we challenged farmers to stop thinking in black and white and unlock their full potential.

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.”

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Module 1: Change the goal, change the system

Balancing food production and the ecosystem

What can you do on your farm to improve the ecosystem while maintaining productivity?

The aim of our first Roots to Resilience module is to get you thinking about what you’re aiming for with your business, what’s driving you and what’s holding you back.

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 Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Amy Hughes: amy.hughes@ahdb.org.uk