Free Events to Help Your Farm and Business Thrive
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are hosting a series of free, practical and inspiring events to support farmers, landowners, and rural businesses across the Stroud District.
Published: 28 October 2025
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are inviting farmers, landowners and rural business owners to a fantastic line-up of free events designed to help farms and rural enterprises thrive.
Whether you’re looking to boost biodiversity, protect animal health, embrace new technologies, or build business resilience, there’s something for everyone.
These sessions are part of the TaLK Project (Technology and Knowledge for Resilience) — a Gloucestershire-wide initiative offering fully funded one-to-one support for farmers and rural businesses. The team’s aim is simple: to listen, understand, and help where they can, providing friendly, practical advice without any sales or box-ticking.
Upcoming Events
🌿 Farming For Nature: Biodiversity & Monitoring
Wednesday 29th October, 1pm
Learn how to enhance biodiversity on your farm and monitor its impact effectively.
🐑 Protecting Our Animals: Practical Steps for Farmers
Wednesday 6th November, 6pm
Hands-on guidance on livestock health, biosecurity and leading change, with tips you can apply right away.
🌾 Thriving Through Change: Plan to Succeed
11th & 25th November and 9th December, 11am
Develop your diversification ideas and build resilience in a changing rural economy.
💧 Wireless Technology for Water Management
Wednesday 29th November, 10:30am
Explore how new technologies can support effective and sustainable water management.
About the TaLK Project
Through the TaLK Project, Hartpury University and College are offering:
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On-farm visits to explore current challenges and identify practical solutions
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Help finding funding, support and opportunities
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Advice on technology use, from connectivity and CCTV to software and data
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Networking opportunities with other farmers and rural businesses
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Collaboration with local groups to strengthen and expand existing support
You can also scan the QR code on Hartpury’s promotional materials to start a conversation about how they can support your farm or business.
