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Carbon Calling Launches Coaching Programme for Farmers

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Following the success of this year's Carbon Calling conference, which welcomed over 400 attendees across three days, the team is now stepping into a new chapter by working closely with farmers on the ground. The chosen participants will benefit from over £8,000 worth of professional guidance, drawing on the Carbon Calling network of trusted partners and experts. This bespoke coaching programme, called "Be The Change," aims to support farmers in their journey towards sustainability, providing them with tailored support to achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Be The Change" coaching programme will run for over 12 months, providing selected farms with £8,000 worth of professional guidance.
  • The programme will offer peer support, bespoke coaching from Carbon Calling founders Liz Genever and Nic Renison, and access to specialist expertise tailored to each farm's objectives.
  • Grazing mentoring from Paul Renison (Cannerheugh Farm), ecology and environmental schemes health check with Tim Nicholson (Sleastonhow Farm), and subsidised soil, forage, and compost testing will be available to participants.
  • The programme will culminate in three on-farm events in June 2026, where participants will share their journey and learnings from the deep dive into their business.
  • Liz Genever and Nic Renison, the programme's co-founders, emphasize the importance of working closely with farmers to support their journey towards sustainability.
  • Applications are now open, and interested farmers can apply via the short form on the Carbon Calling website.
  • The project is partially supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

Statistics:

  • Over 400 attendees participated in this year's Carbon Calling conference.
  • The "Be The Change" coaching programme will provide selected farms with £8,000 worth of professional guidance.
  • The programme will run for over 12 months, providing participants with continuous support and guidance.
  • Three on-farm events will take place in June 2026 to share participants' journey and learnings.

Sources:

  • "New coaching programme launches for farmers across the North." (Source: provided text)
  • "Carbon Calling: Be The Change programme for farmers." (Source: provided text)
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