Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
For Farmers
We help farming people tell their story. We help media people find farming stories. We are Just Farmers™ Community Interest Company.
If you're a farmer or grower, this is where you can put sign up to one of our fully-funded media education workshops.
We give UK farmers and growers the confidence to tell their stories with pride through fully-funded Media Education workshops (four days in total), and through our free media sign-up portal, we help members of the media find independent farmer case studies to talk to.
Our aim is to improve openness and transparency in British agriculture while helping members of the media broaden their rural contacts base.
Our aim is to improve openness and transparency in British agriculture while helping members of the media broaden their rural contacts base.
How does it work?
Every successful applicant will attend one workshop in the city and one workshop in the country, each workshop lasts two days, and there are 12 spaces per workshop.
Together we explore the relationship between the public and the media; learn what the media wants by developing your news sense and editorial judgement, do practical interview exercises, story-pitching sessions, Q&As with guest journalists and invite you to step out of your comfort zone by meeting people who may think differently about food and farming. Practical elements of our workshops also include introductions to TV, Radio, Podcasting, Writing, Filming on Your Phone and Social Media.
Our workshops are run by media professionals who still work within the industry and have a connection to agriculture.
Together we explore the relationship between the public and the media; learn what the media wants by developing your news sense and editorial judgement, do practical interview exercises, story-pitching sessions, Q&As with guest journalists and invite you to step out of your comfort zone by meeting people who may think differently about food and farming. Practical elements of our workshops also include introductions to TV, Radio, Podcasting, Writing, Filming on Your Phone and Social Media.
Our workshops are run by media professionals who still work within the industry and have a connection to agriculture.
FAQs
Who can register with Just Farmers?
Journalists, radio producers, TV researchers and other media professionals can register for free. We ask for a few details about you and the news organisation, publication, programme or website you work for so we can verify your account.
Is there a cost to use the Farmers Directory?
No. Access to the Farmers Directory is completely free for verified media professionals. There are no subscription fees or hidden charges.
How long does account verification take?
We aim to verify new media accounts within a few working days. You will receive an email once your account has been approved and you can start browsing the directory.
Can I contact farmers directly?
Yes. Once registered, you can access contact details for farmers and industry commentators who have agreed to be contacted directly by members of the media. We simply leave you to it.
Upcoming Courses
Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
Northern farmers media education workshop
Join the Soil Association for a two day session on how to help farmers think like journalists.
12 - 13 May
Great Yorkshire Showground
Farmers Directory
Join our directory and share your story
Just Farmers is somewhere journalists can find good talkers without a hidden agenda or rehearsed message - from farmers and growers to industry commentators. By registering with Just Farmers you can access the contact details of a wide range of independent farmers and industry commentators, for free - all willing to speak from personal, visible, tangible experience.
They are all happy to be contacted directly by members of the media - we just leave you to it. All we ask is you provide a few details about yourself and the news organisation, publication, programme or website you work for, so we can verify your account.
They are all happy to be contacted directly by members of the media - we just leave you to it. All we ask is you provide a few details about yourself and the news organisation, publication, programme or website you work for, so we can verify your account.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about us
There is nothing else like it. We are non-political and we do not lobby or speak on behalf of the wider industry.
“Makes the world a better place”
The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust is delighted to support Anna’s initiative and we hope that a group of independent farmers who are willing to talk to the press about their own farms without criticising others will help bridge the gap between the rural and urban communities.
David Gardner.
Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust
“A practical way to connect”
Just Farmers gives us a direct and trustworthy way to introduce real farming voices to journalists. It has made collaboration faster and more human.
Sarah Holt.
Regional Communications Lead
“A voice for independent farms”
We have seen more meaningful conversations between media and farmers because people can speak for themselves with confidence and context.
Tom Edwards.
Independent Farmer
“Exactly what we needed”
It is clear, focused, and easy to use. The network makes it far easier to find relevant case studies and authentic stories from across the sector.
Laura McKay.
Broadcast Producer
“Helpful, honest, and responsive”
The support from the team has been excellent and the quality of available contributors has improved the stories we can publish.
James Wilcox.
National News Desk
“Built on trust”
There is a genuine commitment to balanced storytelling and respectful dialogue. That trust is what makes this community work. Lorem, ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Nostrum aperiam accusantium, commodi in ipsa rem atque assumenda exercitationem illum inventore!
Emma Roberts.
Agriculture Partnership Manager
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