Sustainability in Farming and Business

Name: Sustainability in Farming and Business
Start: 2024-11-07T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-07T20:00:00+00:00
Location: MidKent College Maidstone Campus

Schedule

Thu Nov 07 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

MidKent College Maidstone Campus | Maidstone, EN

Join us for a deep dive into sustainable practices in farming and business - let's grow together!
About this Event

Welcome to the *Sustainability in Farming and Business* event!

Join us on in the Skills Factory at MidKent College Maidstone Campus for an evening dedicated to exploring sustainable practices in farming and business. Learn from industry experts, network with like-minded individuals, and discover innovative solutions to promote sustainability in your own endeavors. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the conversation and make a positive impact on the future of Maidstone Borough. See you there!

18:00 - 18:10 Welcome

18:10 - 18:40 Midkent College - 'Journey to a Sustainable Future' tour of the facilities

18:40 - 19:30 Two streams of talks tailored to Farmers and Businesses:

Room 1

Forestry Commission - Benefits of Trees and Funding for Landowners
Hadlow College - Skills Needs and Precision Technology in Farming

Room 2

Rachael Carley - 'How To Be More B' an Introduction to B-Corp

19:30 - 20:00 Plenary and Q&A - Hosted by Cllr Summersgill (MBC Cabinet Member for Climate Transition & Nature Recovery)

This event is a roadshow event from Maidstone's Eco Hub 2024, our annual pop-up information centre on all things sustainability. We welcome everyone to visit the Eco Hub which is open in The Mall shopping centre, Maidstone. The full schedule is on our website Home - MBC Climate Change and Biodiversity (maidstone.gov.uk)