Farmer Cluster Connections
A national programme to grow Scotland’s farmer-led learning networks
Farmer Cluster Connections will build a coordinated, facilitator-led network of farmer clusters across Scotland, linking eight regional hubs to accelerate the exchange of knowledge, skills, and innovation in sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
Objectives
- Support strong local farmer groups by providing practical, skilled facilitation and farmer-led learning that responds to local needs.
- Connect facilitators across Scotland so they can share what works, avoid duplication, and support farmers consistently.
- Make it easier to hear about and learn from farmer-led innovation through stories, podcasts, webinars and events led by farmers themselves.
- Build long-term capacity by rooting facilitation skills in trusted local organisations that farmers already know and work with.
This project has been developed by Propagate's Regenerative Farming Network, and is supported by funding from the Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund.
The following regional clusters will be coordinated by local partners including Southern Uplands Partnership, Carse of Stirling Partnership, East Lothian Climate Hub, Highland Good Food Partnership, and Propagate:
- South West Soil Health Group
- Renfrewshire and Clydebank
- Clydesdale Soil Health Network
- Borders Farming 2045
- Cowal Peninsula
- Upper Forth Farm Cluster
- Future Farming East Lothian
- Highland Regional Clusters
Calling all farmers, crofters and landworkers - join a Cluster now!
All Clusters are open to new members now - link up with others in your area to join farm walks, meetings, online calls and more.
The groups are free to join.