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Global Future: Family Farming Conference 2014

Join us on Saturday, 15th March 2014 at University of Worcester for a conference discussing family farming and its place in sustainable development. Featuring speakers from varied backgrounds including Prof. Adrian Wood and Cathi Pawson, the event aims to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by family farms in both developing and developed countries. Registration is £15 for the full day, including lunch and refreshments. Full-time students can attend for free. Contact Alan Dixon at a.dixon@worc.ac.uk for more information. Conference themes include family farming and the Millennium Development Goals, sustainable development, and global linkages between the developed and developing world. BEACONS, a Development Education Centre in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, supports global citizenship through education. Visit www.beaconsdec.org.uk for details.

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Global Future: Family Farming Conference 2014

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  1. Conference 2014 ‘Family Farming: A Global Future?’ Saturday 15th March 2014, 10am – 4:00pm, University of Worcester • Speakers: • Opened by the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Pat Agar • Prof Adrian Wood, Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Communities • Iain Patton, Chairman, Farmers Overseas Action Group • CathiPawson, Zaytoun • James Treasure-Evans, Concern Universal • Jill Stone, Christian Aid • Bekki Griffiths, University of Worcester Registration and further info: £15 full day, includes lunch and refreshments. Booking form below. Entrance on the day if there are places. Free for full-time students (contact Alan Dixon: a.dixon@worc.ac.uk)

  2. Conference Themes • Family farming and the Millennium Development Goals • Issues and challenges facing family farms • Sustainable development for family farming • Developed-developing world linkages BEACONS is a Development Education Centre working in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It provides development education resources for schools and community groups, supporting global citizenship in the classroom and the community. For more information visit the website at: www.beaconsdec.org.uk

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