The challenge is finding the right information, at the right time, from people who understand the realities of running a farm
We’re here to help
The Progressive Farming Trust supports the transition to agroecological farming by connecting farmers, advisors, researchers and industry experts to share practical knowledge, reduce the risks of change and help build resilient farm businesses for the future
No jargon. No lectures. Just practical learning for real farms
A Different Kind of Farming Charity
The future of farming won’t be built by one organisation, one policy or one farming system. It will be built by thousands of practical decisions made on farms across the country. We’re not here to tell farmers what they should do. We’re here to help them discover what could work for their farm, their business and their future. Because every farm is different.
Our role is simple: Help make those decisions a little easier.
Our main focus areas are
Share Practical Knowledge
Through Agricology, we bring together trusted information, farmer experiences and independent expertise to help farmers explore approaches that work in the real world
Make Change Less Risky
Good intentions don’t pay the feed bill. We’re developing practical tools, resources and financial guidance to help farmers understand the economics of change and build resilient businesses
Connect the Dots
Producing food sustainably shouldn’t mean carrying all the risk. We’re working to strengthen the links between farmers, markets and consumers by supporting shorter, fairer supply chains that reward good farming and build stronger rural businesses
In order to deliver these priorities we are dedicated to
developing our current activity streams:
Agricology
A free information hub for farmers to access practical guidance about sustainable agriculture
Dean Organic Fund
The Dean Organic Fund offers small interest free loans to organic or ecological farmers, producers and food businesses