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Rural Support

Over 50% of the Peak District National Park is farmed land worked by around 2500 farms.

All of the National Park is classified as a Less Favoured Area, so that farmers qualify for higher rates of grant than those in the lowlands. The National Park Authority encourages farming to diversify from a single purpose industry concerned only with food production.

The research report Hard Times looked at income levels for hill farmers in the Peak District and the impact of government policy on their quality of life.

 Guide to Land Based Business Support Services  682Kb

 Business Advice for Farmers from 1st April 2007   57kb

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	2WM Gateway for the West Midlands region, with links to business support, land and property searches, jobs, engineering and manufacturing, grants, news and events.
	ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels.
	Big Barn Help in finding good, safe, accountable food from local sources.
	Commission for Rural Communities Provides independent advice to government to ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
	Community Land Trusts A resource to assist you develop community land trust solutions for affordable housing, amenity and workspace in Britain.
	Country Land and Business Association Organisation safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales. Members service with local representatives.
	Country Smallholding Monthly magazine for the Smallholder, Poultry Keeper, Organic Gardener and Small Livestock Farmer.
	Defra Farming One of Defra's major tasks is to help farmers to operate as efficiently as possible. Defra administers EU support policies which provide around £3 billion to UK agriculture.
	Derby and Derbyshire Property Search Search for any available buildings or business sites for sale or rent.  Information on type, size and location of the buildings, as well as any development potential.
	Directory of Contacts for Farmers Detailed collection of contacts and information for a wide range of services working to support the Land-based businesses in Derbyshire - support groups, training facilities, national organisations and funding sources.
	Environment Agency Public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Can provide grants and technical support.
	Environmental Stewardship An agri-environment scheme which provides funding to farmers and other land managers in England who deliver effective environmental management on their land.
	FARM A campaign group bringing together farmers, consumers and environmentalists to fight for a sustainable future for farming in the UK.
	Farm Crisis Network Pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farm household and the farm business.
	Farm Ideas A magazine sharing skills and information to cut farming costs through innovation.
	Farm Woodlands Schemes Schemes that make annual payments to farmers to compensate for the agricultural income foregone as a result of planting woodlands.
	Farmers for Action Seeks to secure a sustainable level of income for farmers and growers.
	Farmers Guardian Leading national farming newspaper.
	Farmers Weekly Interactive Farming news.
	Farming And Countryside Education Educates children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside.
	Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group UK independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters.
	Farming Futures Aims to provide information on the challenges and opportunities of climate change, as well as suggested adaptations and mitigation measures which farmers could start considering.
	Farming Life Agricultural newspaper.
	Farming Life Centre Dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peak District farmers and rural communities through its projects, services and resources.
	Forestry Commission Delivers practical programmes to make sure that, as communities and individuals, we can get the most from our forests.
	Forum for the Future Works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future. Works on farming related sustainability issues.
	Friends of the Peak District A charity working to safeguard Peak District landscapes for everyone who loves and enjoys them. Part of Campaign to Protect Rural England.
	Gofarmer Online market place for buying and selling livestock, farm machinery, animal feed, farm land and more.
	Institute of Agricultural Secretaries - IAgSA Helps rural business administrators and farm secretaries service the book keeping and recording needs of a diverse range of small businesses in the countryside.   Contact Phone:   024 7669 6592 Email:   AgSA@IAgSA.co.uk Address:   National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ
	LANTRA Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector - licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector.   Contact Phone:   024 7669 6996 Email:   connect@lantra.co.uk Address:   Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
	LEADER Funding to help develop the rural economy - £1.9m provided by the European Union and Defra is available until 2013, aimed at enhancing rural productivity and improving the quality of life in the Peak District with a particular focus on grant assistance to projects from very small rural businesses and social enterprises.
	LEAF - Linking Environment And Farming Demonstrates Integrated Farming Management principles through a nationwide network of volunteer Demonstration Farms that provide working examples of how Integrated Farming can produce affordable food in harmony with the environment.   Contact Phone:   0247 6413 911 Email:   enquiries@leafuk.org Address:   The National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ
	National Farmers Network A network of local family farmer groups, organisations and networks that exchange ideas and good practice, and work together to influence the policies.
	National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) Co-operative of farmers, producers selling on a local scale, and farmers' markets organisers.
	National Farmers Union Represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales, promoting successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture and the long term viability of rural communities.
	National Non-Food Crops Centre Provides a single, independent and authoritative source of information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies in the United Kingdom.
	National Rural Knowledge Exchange Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas.
	National Stone Centre Runs a number of courses on topics such as dry stone walling and rock sculpting. Schools and college activities and family activities.   Contact Phone:   01629 824 833 Email:   nsc@nationalstonecentre.org.uk Address:   Porter Lane, Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire
	Natural England Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service to conserve and enhance the natural environment.   Contact Phone:   01629 816 640 Email:   peak.derbys@naturalengland.org.uk
	Ockbrook Training Provide short training courses within the land-based sector many leading to NPTC certificates of competence. Registered with Lantra.   Contact Phone:   01332 662815 Email:   enquiries@ockbrooktraining.net Address:   Burnwood Farm, Dale Road, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RY
	Organic Farmers and Growers Organic certification body - carries out the inspection and licensing of organic farming and food processing across the UK.
	Peak District Environmental Quality Mark A certification mark that can only be achieved by businesses that actively support good environmental practices in the Peak District National Park.
	Peak District Farm Holidays Farm holidays in the Peak District.
	Peak District Foods A group of local food producers and food businesses based in and around the Peak District.
	Peak District National Park Authority Working to make the Peak District a special welcoming environment with vibrant communities and a thriving economy.   Contact Phone:   01629 816 200 Email:   customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk Address:   Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
	Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) A grant-making charity that supports members of the farming community facing need, hardship or distress.
	Royal Agricultural Society of England Supports the development of British agriculture and a vibrant rural economy through good science, best practice, a co-ordinated approach to rural issues, support for business, social welfare in rural communities, education, shows and events.
	Rural Action Derbyshire An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE).   Contact Phone:   01629 824 797 Email:   drcc@derbysrcc.org.uk Address:   Church Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4EY
	Rural Index UK wide review directory of Rural Businesses, Land & Business information, Tourism, Creative Industries, Woodlands and Small Business Help.
	Rural Payments Agency Executive Agency of Defra, providing a range of services in support of the department’s objectives - making rural payments, carrying out rural inspections, livestock tracing.
	Rural Regeneration Unit An independent organisation dedicated to finding practical and progressive solutions to the problems and challenges facing rural communities.   Contact Phone:   01900 828 870 Address:   Unit 5C, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 1QT
	Small Farms Association Not-for-profit organisation representing small farmers across the UK.
	Soil Association Campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming
	Staffordshire Rural Forum Provides information and advice about rural regeneration in Staffordshire.
	Sustain Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.
	Tenant Farmers Association Seeks to support and enhance the landlord-tenant system. Represents and advises members on all aspects of agricultural tenancy and ancillary matters.
	UK Agriculture Website by Living Countryside - a small voluntary organisation that seeks to preserve the countryside through a viable agricultural industry.
	Village Core Programme Dedicated support programme for communities looking to set up and run a community-owned rural shop.
	Village SOS A rural initiative from the BIG Lottery Fund and the BBC, challenging villages across the UK to come up with brilliant ideas for brand new businesses.
	West Midlands Rural Network An innovative and unique online network of groups, companies individuals and organisations that raises awareness of rural issues in the West Midlands.
	Womens Food and Farming Union Organisation committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce.