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Farming & Land

Over 50% of the Peak District National Park is farmed land worked by around 2500 farms. A typical Dark Peak farm has land stretching from the heather moorland to the rich grass in the valley. White Peak farms are likely to have larger dairy herds and flocks of sheep.

All of the National Park is classified as a Less Favoured Area, so that farmers qualify for higher rates of grant than those in the lowlands. The National Park Authority encourages farming to diversify from a single purpose industry concerned only with food production.

The research report Hard Times looked at income levels for hill farmers in the Peak District and the impact of government policy on their quality of life.

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	ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels.
	Big Barn Help in finding good, safe, accountable food from local sources.
	Commission for Rural Communities Provides independent advice to government to ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
	Community Land Trusts A resource to assist you develop community land trust solutions for affordable housing, amenity and workspace in Britain.
	Country Land and Business Association Organisation safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales. Members service with local representatives.
	Country Smallholding Monthly magazine for the Smallholder, Poultry Keeper, Organic Gardener and Small Livestock Farmer.
	Dales Agriculture & Rural Training (DART) Contracted by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), DART offers land-based training to young people working in Derbyshire and surrounding counties.   Contact Phone:   01332 556 944 Email:   info@dalesag.co.uk Address:   540 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 2NG
	Defra Farming One of Defra's major tasks is to help farmers to operate as efficiently as possible. Defra administers EU support policies which provide around £3 billion to UK agriculture.
	Directory of Contacts for Farmers Detailed collection of contacts and information for a wide range of services working to support the Land-based businesses in Derbyshire - support groups, training facilities, national organisations and funding sources.
	Environment Agency Public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
	FARM A campaign group bringing together farmers, consumers and environmentalists to fight for a sustainable future for farming in the UK.
	Farm Business Advice Service Free support for farmers and small and medium sized enterprises in England on many aspects of business and development. A set of criteria need to be met, ring for details - have your CPH number.   Contact Phone:   0845 600 9006 Email:   eastmidlands@farmbusinessadvice.co.uk
	Farm Crisis Network Pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farm household and the farm business.
	Farm Ideas A magazine sharing skills and information to cut farming costs through innovation.
	Farmers for Action Seeks to secure a sustainable level of income for farmers and growers.
	Farmers Guardian Leading national farming newspaper.
	Farmers Link Promoting awareness of sustainable agriculture and rural development in the UK and overseas.
	Farmers Weekly Interactive Farming news.
	Farming And Countryside Education Educates children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside.
	Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group UK independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters.
	Farming Life Agricultural newspaper.
	FarmTalking Providing information, help and advice for farming families in the United Kingdom.
	Food Links UK Network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector and working towards fairer, healthier, more sustainable local food systems.
	Forum for the Future Works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future. Works on farming related sustainability issues.
	Institute of Agricultural Secretaries - IAgSA Helps rural business administrators and farm secretaries service the book keeping and recording needs of a diverse range of small businesses in the countryside.   Contact Phone:   024 7669 6592 Email:   AgSA@IAgSA.co.uk Address:   National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ
	LANTRA Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector - licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector.   Contact Phone:   024 7669 6996 Email:   connect@lantra.co.uk Address:   Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
	National Farmers Network A network of local family farmer groups, organisations and networks that exchange ideas and good practice, and work together to influence the policies.
	National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) Co-operative of farmers, producers selling on a local scale, and farmers' markets organisers.
	National Farmers Union Represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales, promoting successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture and the long term viability of rural communities.
	National Rural Knowledge Exchange Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas.
	National Stone Centre Runs a number of courses on topics such as dry stone walling and rock sculpting. Schools and college activities and family activities.   Contact Phone:   01629 824 833 Email:   nsc@nationalstonecentre.org.uk Address:   Porter Lane, Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire
	Natural England Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service to conserve and enhance the natural environment.
	Ockbrook Training Provide short training courses within the land-based sector many leading to NPTC certificates of competence. Registered with Lantra.   Contact Phone:   01332 662815 Email:   enquiries@ockbrooktraining.net Address:   Burnwood Farm, Dale Road, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RY
	Organic Farmers and Growers Organic certification body - carries out the inspection and licensing of organic farming and food processing across the UK.
	Peak District Foods A group of local food producers and food businesses based in and around the Peak District.
	Peak District National Park Authority Working to make the Peak District a special welcoming environment with vibrant communities and a thriving economy.   Contact Phone:   01629 816 361 Email:   customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk Address:   Aldern Housem, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
	Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum A network of Peak District residents and workers who are concerned to tackle the problems of hidden deprivation in the area.
	Rufus Directory One-stop source of information  for decision-makers, business people and community leaders in the countryside.
	Rural Business Desk Offers a information service locating sources of advice and support on a range of business related issues specifically for rural businesses within the East Midlands.   Contact Phone:   0845 450 0630 Email:   info@ruralbiz.net Address:   Welton House, Lime Kiln Way, Lincoln, LN2 4WH
	Rural Index UK wide review directory of Rural Businesses, Land & Business information, Tourism, Creative Industries, Woodlands and Small Business Help.
	Rural Payments Agency Executive Agency of Defra, providing a range of services in support of the department’s objectives - making rural payments, carrying out rural inspections, livestock tracing.
	Rural Regeneration Unit An independent organisation dedicated to finding practical and progressive solutions to the problems and challenges facing rural communities.   Contact Phone:   01900 828 870 Address:   Unit 5C, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 1QT
	Rural Stress Information Network Works in partnership with the public, voluntary and private sectors to address the causes and effects of stress in rural communities in England and Wales.
	Small Farms Association Not-for-profit organisation representing small farmers across the UK.
	Smallholders News, information, training, events for anyone interested in smallscale farming and the countryside.
	Soil Association Campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming
	Sustain Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.
	Tennant Farmers Association Seeks to support and enhance the landlord-tenant system. Represents and advises members on all aspects of agricultural tenancy and ancillary matters.
	UK Agriculture Website by Living Countryside - a small voluntary organisation that seeks to preserve the countryside through a viable agricultural industry.
	West Midlands Rural Network An innovative and unique online network of groups, companies individuals and organisations that raises awareness of rural issues in the West Midlands.
	Womens Food and Farming Union Organisation committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce.