New programme for agricultural and land-based businesses and start ups
The SSE (School for Social Entrepreneurs) is working with DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) to support change in British agriculture, food production, food security and land-based business.
The SSE wants to recruit 80 individuals thinking about starting a land-based business or scaling up an existing business, to provide tactical support to develop their business ideas, foster innovation and promote growth. Participants will be supported to pitch for the land and finance they need.
The pilot is available in peri-urban areas of West Yorkshire for:
- individuals with some farming experience, but not their own land-based business
- individuals with 4 to 10 years’ experience running a land-based farming business (including horticulture, agro-forestry and environmental service businesses)
The programme consists of 14 days of blended learning (a mix of online and in-person sessions) between February and May 2023.
The deadline for applications is 18 December 2022.