Defra, Fresh Start initiative
A while back, I was nosing around on Defra’s website and stumbled across their Fresh Start initiative, which basically helps young people get into farming. Anyway, what really interested me was that they run a Matching Service as part of this initiative in order to match up retiring farmers or those looking to diversify. I thought “perfect - just what I’m looking for”, so I got in touch with a very helpful chap by the name of Steve Lindsay who thought I would be better speaking to the local guy in Cheshire. Well, I’ve tried several times to get hold of him, sent him emails, left voice messages, etc. and it’s soooooo frustrating because I really want to speak to him and I’m not getting anywhere. I understand he is a very busy man but I know Steve has spoken to him, so he does know that I’ve been trying to contact him. Just wish he could find the time to return my calls!
Tags: Defra, diversify, farmers, Fresh Start, retiring