Join Piers Sangan of Sangan Conservation, Channel Islands, for an enlightening walk through the landscape. With his extensive ecological knowledge, Piers will guide you in discovering the rich and often overlooked connections between farmland, wildlife, and wider ecosystems. This engaging session offers a chance to deepen your understanding of local ecology, gain fresh insights into biodiversity, and appreciate the subtle balance between conservation and agriculture. 

A warm welcome and opening remarks from Charles Le Maistre, one of the three pioneers of the Regen host farm, Le Tacheron Farm.

We will hear from three commercial mixed vegetable farmers from Guernsey, Jersey and the UK, each offering a unique perspective on what makes their business thrive. Grace from Sprouts is part of a value chain, but her primary focus is nurturing the next generation of farmers through a comprehensive school children’s programme. Calixta will share how her education in the US, where the spirit of enterprise shaped her approach, helped her grow her business from a few acres to 150, employing 35 staff. Jock from Guernsey will discuss how market innovation and working with aligned investors can transform the economic profile of small-scale farming.

The story of regeneration is rooted in relationships and connection, offering unique opportunities for less commodity-driven farming. Shorter, relationship-based supply chains provide distinct advantages, and stories shared directly from farms carry profound insights — the truth about climate, a legacy of integrity, and history that few brands can authentically convey.

Join Abby Rose, director of Farmerama, a widely acclaimed podcast showcasing smallholder, agroecological and regenerative farming stories from around the world, alongside Maria from the Lake District, who explores the unique qualities of “place” by developing multiple products inspired by the region’s farming opportunities and connecting with clients globally.

Together, they will discuss how to craft compelling stories, engage meaningfully with your audience, and preserve value across your supply chain. Learn how podcasts, Instagram, and long-form storytelling can enhance product design and facilitate collaboration with larger brands seeking authentic, differentiated narratives.

In ecology, a keystone species is one that shapes its entire ecosystem, creating balance and space for other life to thrive. In this talk, Inga explores how horses — and the people who care for them — can contribute to the regenerative transition at ecological, social, and economic levels.

From maintaining plant diversity through mixed grazing schemes, grazing stubble or cover crops, and contributing manure for soil fertility, to shaping microhabitats such as hedgerows, ponds, and tree rows, horses can be integrated into regenerative farming practices at multiple scales — from field to farm to landscape. The result is healthier ecosystems, stronger rural economies, and improved welfare for both horses and the landscapes they inhabit.

This talk demonstrates how the equine and agricultural sectors can work together to rebuild resilient, multifunctional landscapes where nature, farming, and horses all thrive.

Hedgerows provide vital benefits for farming, from reducing soil erosion and offering shelter for livestock to supporting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and reducing flood risk. This practical session in Le Tacheron’s field will explore the role of hedgerows in agricultural landscapes and encourage discussion.

James Robinson, a Cumbria farmer, runs 300 acres of organic land with his family, home to 250 Dairy Shorthorn cattle and a mosaic of habitats including meadows, wetlands, ancient hedgerows, and woodland. The family’s conservation work was recognised with the 2022 FWAG Silver Lapwing Award. James will share practical insights into establishing, managing, and valuing hedgerows, while inviting questions and ideas from participants.

Join farmer Tom Fairfax and Jock
Pettitt to learn how to set up a simple composting system on your farm and how it is benefitting your soil and crops.

Delicious local served by Angela Jardim and Classic Catering

This panel event explores the critical role of finance in driving the transition of our food system towards more sustainable and impactful outcomes. Hear from a key representative of the ADOPT Support Hub on their new £20 million ADOPT Fund, which supports on-farm innovation through farmer-led, place-based problem-solving, recognising that innovation extends beyond technology to include local knowledge and science.

In Jersey, government investments and specialised finance facilities for agriculture have been aligned with the broader challenges facing the food system. Together with Tom from DEFRA, Matt Falla from Evelyn Partners, and Paul Murphy from Jersey Business, the panel will discuss how these financial mechanisms can be used to maximise long-term benefits for both the state and the community.

Join Alex Morel, CEO of Jersey Trees for Life, to learn about volunteering opportunities to plant hedges and support the island’s biodiversity. Discover how you can get involved in hands-on conservation and help create thriving green spaces across Jersey.

A practical, start-to-finish workshop that takes you through the full annual cycle of a seed from selection and sowing, through nurturing and harvesting, to saving seeds for the future. Learn how to create a tailored growing plan that matches your climate, crops and goals. Discover best practices for variety selection, seasonal timing, and integrating seed-saving into your gardening or farming system. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, you’ll leave with a personalised plan and the skills to keep your seed stewardship thriving year after year.

Take the opportunity to meet some of the judges of this year’s £20K Food System Prize and learn what they look for in regional initiatives, what “good” looks like in farming, and what it means for public health. These experts bring extensive experience in supply chains, storytelling, marketing, and understanding the values needed to create the niche markets your business might require.

This is an open question-and-answer session, just bring your idea and ask anything, no matter how obscure. Every question is welcome.

Join Lucie’s Boulange for a hands-on pastry demonstration celebrating the magic of puff pastry made with heritage flours and Jersey butter. In this interactive session, Lucie will guide you through the traditional French technique of laminating dough, transforming simple ingredients into delicate layers perfect for viennoiseries. Rooted in sustainability and craftsmanship, this demonstration offers a unique glimpse into how local grains and mindful baking can come together to create something truly special. Come roll, learn, and taste the story behind every fold.

Join regenerative farmers Tom Fairfax and Kate Hughes, author and journalist, for a fast-paced, practical discussion on what sustainable farming really looks like on the ground. From waste management and recycling to soil health and circular systems, this session cuts through the noise to explore what works on the ground. With a focus on implementation rather than theory, Tom and Kate will share lessons, laughs, and lived experience in building more resilient food and waste systems. Expect useful takeaways, honest insights, and a dose of humour as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of farming for the future.

Documentary, Jersey, 15mins

A local fisherwoman Gabby Mason from Jade-S Fisheries navigates her way through a male dominated environment to work in an industry that has been essential to island life for hundreds of years. Followed by a Q&A with Gabby and Director Sabine Gilley.

Let’s come together, chew the fat, and close the event with a wonderful assembly of folk musicians led by Naomi and Ollie Knox, accompanied by DJ Ryan Herve.

Enjoy a delicious paella prepared by Classic Catering, alongside locally focused refreshments provided by La Tâcheron.