New OMH associate partner Love Community CIC are championing the brilliant Somerset-based Farmerados initiative.
Farmerados provide a way for farmers to build connections, and share their burdens and their knowledge to help support each other through the tough times. Farmerados believe that problems can feel a little lighter when shared with others who understand farming life.
Rupert Cox, project manager explains.
Farmerados believe that problems can feel a little lighter when shared with others who understand farming life.
Anyone with some agricultural knowledge can be a Farmerado. All it takes is to start a conversation, listen without judgement or opinion and be willing to share your experiences with others.
Farmerados don’t fix or try to solve. We just provide a friendly, supportive space to share and connect with others in the same boat. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate the severity of some situations, and we may be able to point you in the right direction for more specific help should you need it.
Ongoing pop-up living rooms:
Every third Saturday at Sedgemoor Market
Every first Wednesday at Frome Market
Or stop by a pop-up living room at one of these upcoming events:
Dairy Show 4th October – Bath & West Show Ground
Ploughing Match in September – Bridgwater
Their new website is coming soon so in the meantime keep up to date with Rupert & his team of volunteers on Facebook.