Farming for Nature

Farming for Nature A non for profit initiative that seeks to support farmers who farm, or wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of our countryside.
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06/09/2026

One week ago today, we opened the gates! 💚

We are still buzzing from the incredible energy of Inside the Gate 2026! 20 amazing families across Ireland opened their farms to share their passion, knowledge, and dedication to nature with all of us.

A massive, personal thank you to the brilliant hosts who made this magical day possible:
Tony Grogan, Ailbhe Gerrard, Madeline McKeever, Kim & Mireille McCall, Sean O' Farrell, Colm Gavin, Mimi & Owen Crawford, Willie Mulhall, Norman Dunne, Gerry Fitzsimons, Nicholas Redmond, Aoife Reilly, Rod & Julie Calder-Potts, Andrew Chilton, Gypsy Gifford, Tom & Michael Keane, Tommy Earley, Fergal Smith, Tom Reidy, and Alan & Cheryl Poole!

And, of course, thank you to everyone who visited, asked questions, and explored the fields with us. Your support bridges the gap between our communities and the land.

We are already counting down the days and looking forward to seeing you all again next year! 🎉

Eating is an agricultural act.” — Wendell Berry (1934–2026)This week, the world lost a true visionary, author, and champ...
05/09/2026

Eating is an agricultural act.” — Wendell Berry (1934–2026)

This week, the world lost a true visionary, author, and champion of agrarian life. The entire Farming for Nature family wishes to honor and reflect on his incredible legacy. Wendell Berry spent his 92 years celebrating the profound connection between human hands, the weather, the earth, and the animals.

He constantly reminded us that a sustainable future relies on honoring the real worth of the land and the generational knowledge of our farmers. In his own beautiful words: "I enter an order that does not exist outside, in the human spaces. I feel my life take its place among the lives – the trees, the annual plants, the animals and birds... that go and have gone to make the life of the earth."

Thank you, Wendell, for leaving behind a philosophy that continues to guide our mission every single day. Rest in peace.

Next up on our farm walk schedule is FFN Ambassador Margaret Edgill. Margaret manages Mount Briscoe, a mixed farm in Co....
04/09/2026

Next up on our farm walk schedule is FFN Ambassador Margaret Edgill. Margaret manages Mount Briscoe, a mixed farm in Co. Offaly, with a focus on organic beef production, agri-tourism, forestry, orchards, equine and more! 🌿🐝🚜

Happening Saturday 12th Sept at 11am. More info and booking here: https://f.mtr.cool/8o9hqukmpj

Thanks to our funders National Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

🍂 Our Autumn Farm Walk Series is coming! 🌱 This autumn, join us on farms across Ireland to meet farmers who are putting ...
03/09/2026

🍂 Our Autumn Farm Walk Series is coming! 🌱 This autumn, join us on farms across Ireland to meet farmers who are putting nature-friendly farming into practice. Walk the land, learn about their farming system and see how they’re managing soil, biodiversity, water quality and more. It’s a chance to ask questions, share ideas and take away practical inspiration for your own farm/land.
Find the full series and book your place 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xsgyzpv9in

Thanks to our funders National Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

02/09/2026

Welcoming our September FFN Ambassador Margaret Edgill of Mount Briscoe Farm in Co. Offaly 🌳🐴 We are delighted to have her on board.
Margaret will host a farm walk on her farm on 12th Sept. (more info here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/1jl1buz7lu and she will take part in an online Q&A on 6th Oct. (more info here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zo9hjwp0uo

Thanks to our funders National Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

We have our 5 FFN Handbook winners! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated! We have looked through all your in...
01/09/2026

We have our 5 FFN Handbook winners!

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated! We have looked through all your incredible photos, videos, and stories from Sunday, and we are absolutely delighted. Honestly, it was so incredibly difficult to choose only 5 winners because the level of content was outstanding! 💚

Huge congratulations to our Facebook winner:
🌟 Oliver Whyte

📬 What’s next? Please send us a DM with your shipping address so we can get your handbook on its way! And once it arrives, we would absolutely love it if you could send us a photo with it—it would make our day!

We are so grateful to everyone who made yesterday an unforgettable day!💚From our 20 inspiring farmers who opened their g...
31/08/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who made yesterday an unforgettable day!💚

From our 20 inspiring farmers who opened their gates, to every single visitor who came out to explore and learn about nature-friendly farming, you made Inside the Gate 2026 truly special! We are currently gathering and reading through all your wonderful updates, and we are absolutely loving them! 🥰📸

Did you take any photos or videos during your farm walks? Please keep sharing them, tag us, and tell us about your experience—we want to see the day through your eyes! We will be announcing the 5 lucky winners of our FFN Handbook giveaway tomorrow, so make sure to upload your moments using the event hashtag!

What an incredible day it was stepping Inside the Gate 2026 together! 🌟 The farm gates are now closed, and we are overfl...
30/08/2026

What an incredible day it was stepping Inside the Gate 2026 together! 🌟 The farm gates are now closed, and we are overflowing with gratitude.

A massive THANK YOU to our 20 inspiring ITG farmers across Ireland who made this day possible. 💚 Thank you for opening your homes, sharing your passion, and showing us how food production and nature go hand in hand.

To everyone who visited a farm today: thank you for coming out to learn, connect, and celebrate nature-friendly farming. Knowing the faces and stories behind what we consume changes everything! 🌱

We are going to be busy looking through all your wonderful photos and videos—thank you for sharing your day with us! Keep an eye on our page as we will be announcing our 5 FFN Handbook winners very soon, and sharing the top highlights of the event over the next few days!

Let’s continue step Inside the Gate together! 🎉

The future of our land is in good hands! 👦👧🌾One of the most beautiful parts of Inside the Gate 2026 today is seeing so m...
30/08/2026

The future of our land is in good hands! 👦👧🌾

One of the most beautiful parts of Inside the Gate 2026 today is seeing so many kids out on the fields. From digging up soil samples to meeting the animals, the next generation is fully connecting with real farming and nature.

Children are the future. Teaching them firsthand where their food comes from and showing them how food production and biodiversity go hand in hand changes everything.💚

A massive thank you to all the families who brought their little helpers today to explore, learn, and step inside the gates with us!

👇 Are your kids exploring a farm with us today? Share your favourite moments and tag us using

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