Shame you can't make it person, I'm really looking forward to my session with Shumei - including chairing my old boss Patrick Holden for what I think is the first time.
Going to be great to chat to Nicola Chester about her brilliant book Ghosts of the Farm. Having worked for a number of remarkable women in my career I firmly believe the world would be a better place with a few more of them in farming.
Ah I know, such a shame we won’t get to meet this time. I love that you’re literally planning your sessions on the train - that feels very ORFC.
Have the best time, and if you attend any absolute “don’t miss this” talks once you’re there, I’d love to hear your suggestions so I can keep an eye out for them when they hit YouTube.
You are getting me all excited. I’m heading there tonight when I will properly look at the programme but thanks for the ideas, some of those I do not want to miss
Thank you so much for the mention Helen! Sorry you can’t be there in person, also doing a book talk for Ghosts of the Farm with Ben Raskin: what if the farmgate hadn’t been shut on women after WWII & the idea of being a ‘farmer of the imagination.’ Hope the Wild Service one resonates!
Ah thank you for flagging this, and I’m sorry I missed the book talk when I put the list together. This sounds brilliant, especially that question about what might have been if the farmgate hadn’t been shut on women after WWII, and the whole “farmer of the imagination” idea.
I will add it to the Substack Sessions list.
And yes, I’m really looking forward to Wild Service too, even if it’s going to be a late one for me watching from Malaysia. I hope it lands exactly as you intend.
Shame you can't make it person, I'm really looking forward to my session with Shumei - including chairing my old boss Patrick Holden for what I think is the first time.
Going to be great to chat to Nicola Chester about her brilliant book Ghosts of the Farm. Having worked for a number of remarkable women in my career I firmly believe the world would be a better place with a few more of them in farming.
Ah I’m so gutted to miss it in person, but your line-up sounds incredible.
I’ll be cheering everyone on from afar.
I’m completely with you on the women in farming point. I hope you have the best time, and please report back.
Such a shame I won’t meet you but I hear you! Thank you for the mention in this useful roundup (just planning my attendance on the train now!)
Ah I know, such a shame we won’t get to meet this time. I love that you’re literally planning your sessions on the train - that feels very ORFC.
Have the best time, and if you attend any absolute “don’t miss this” talks once you’re there, I’d love to hear your suggestions so I can keep an eye out for them when they hit YouTube.
You are getting me all excited. I’m heading there tonight when I will properly look at the programme but thanks for the ideas, some of those I do not want to miss
You are most welcome Karen, thanks for reading. And enjoy the conference! I’m gutted I can’t be there this year!
Thank you so much for the mention Helen! Sorry you can’t be there in person, also doing a book talk for Ghosts of the Farm with Ben Raskin: what if the farmgate hadn’t been shut on women after WWII & the idea of being a ‘farmer of the imagination.’ Hope the Wild Service one resonates!
Ah thank you for flagging this, and I’m sorry I missed the book talk when I put the list together. This sounds brilliant, especially that question about what might have been if the farmgate hadn’t been shut on women after WWII, and the whole “farmer of the imagination” idea.
I will add it to the Substack Sessions list.
And yes, I’m really looking forward to Wild Service too, even if it’s going to be a late one for me watching from Malaysia. I hope it lands exactly as you intend.
Ah thanks Helen! Book talk isn’t one that’s online sadly. Hope you enjoy the Conference too!
Wonderful roundup Helen thank you. I'm not going this year; I look forward to hearing what you make of the sessions.
Thank you Cheryl, I’m looking forward to getting stuck in online! 🤓