Welcome to the Farmer Network

The Farmer Network is a not for profit organisation solely developed to help, support and guide farmers by providing services and benefits to two distinct local communities, the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. It is run by farmers for farmers.

Our aim is to support local farmers to work together to save costs, increase income, knowledge and skills, and cope with paperwork.

The Farmer Network Company Aims and Objectives

We organise activities to educate the public including farm walks, school and public visits to farms and have produced a DVD entitled ‘Behind the Scenery’ which provides an insight into the life of Lakeland hill farmers throughout the four seasons.

For further details see the attached leaflets:

Cumbria Farmer Network leaflet 

Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network leaflet 

 For more information on membership benefits click on the 'Why Become a Member' tab.

The Farmer Network occasionally has vacancies for staff and also opportunities for contracted work - see the News section for more details.

Latest News

Important  --- Farmer Network AGM and the Cumbria Farmer Network Annual Meeting 26 January 2012, Conference Centre, Newton Rigg College, Penrith, CA11 0AH starting at 7pm

Buy the Farmer Network 'Walna Scar' DVD to see Pat Temple as featured on 'Countryfile' singing Lakeland songs and learn more about Shepherds Meets and country shows.

New Defra Grant details - see the Grants and Advice November Update in the Members section.