Local farm walk with Farming for Nature ambassador

Kate Egan, an ambassador for Farming for Nature, and who runs a nine-acre chemical-free farm dedicated to biodiversity and permaculture, is hosting a farm walk on Saturday, June 4.

The farm is a good example of which can be achieved in a short amount of time, both in terms of habitat building and yield production.

Kate’s products include vegetables, fruits, geese, ducks, and hens sold at a local market, helping to reduce food miles and support the local economy.

She is a building up a farm that is climate resilient and incorporate wildlife into all parts.

“Our first priority is offering a sanctuary, providing an oasis for wildlife,” she said.

The farm is on a break from commercial food production, though workshops, camping and community events are available.

The farm walks are an opportunity for Farming for Nature farmers to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. They are a great opportunity to meet like-minded farmers and to gain an insight into the creative and inspiring ways that farmers are working to incorporate, protect and enhance nature on their land.

There is a great diversity of ambassador farmers set to host farm walks this year covering a range of farming systems from tillage to dairy, forestry to market gardening, mixed stock to high nature value farming, from conservation agriculture to productive smallholdings, and much more.

The walks cost €10 to attend. This is a not-for-profit initiative and all funds received will be circulated back into the farming community.

Purchase tickets for this farm walk farmingfornature.ie/events/farm-walks/. The walk is at 2pm.