A farming festival will take place in Cumbria next week to celebrate regenerative agriculture.
Down to Earth North will be held at Park House Farm, Torpenhow, from Wednesday.
Visitors will see the benefits of regenerative farming at the farm, home to organic farmers Mark and Jenny Lee, with farm walks throughout the day.
On Thursday, there will be talks and practical demonstrations on regenerative farming covering everything from the benefits to what regenerative farming means for different systems, including case studies and practical ways to improve a farm’s sustainability.
The day will also host Michelin Star chef Paul Leonard from The Forest Side in Grasmere, where he will showcase the importance of regenerative farming in food quality and the growing demand for food produced in a regen system.
Acoustic band Burnt Horse made up of farmers, will play laid-back covers from a range of artists on Wednesday, with food and drink available from The Regen Arms, a pop-up bar in the farm’s wedding barn.
Visitors can camp before and after the event by booking on Pitch-up.com.
Down to Earth has grown in popularity since it was launched last year, with 1,900 visitors and trade attending Down to Earth South in Somerset last week.
Show organiser and RABDF managing director Matt Knight said: “We were overwhelmed by visitor numbers to our first Down to Earth event of 2023, so we have decided to extend the offering at Down to Earth North by allowing visitors to stop on-site and make a few days of it.
“We expect a festival vibe at the event, with acoustic band Burnt Horse lined up to play and an indoor bar serving drinks and food.”
Down to Earth North is free for RABDF members, or tickets can be bought for £20 online at www.projectdowntoearth.co.uk or at the gate.
