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This is a demonstration project to show how a small organic farm has started to adapt for resource efficiency and climate change within the protected landscape. We haven't done it all and are certainly not perfect; we are still discovering and learning! Still to come: mini bio-digester and solar PVs. You may be interested in doing similar things- you can learn from our mistakes!
We have adopted the principles of the carbon management hierarchy and implemented a number of energy elimination, reduction and replacement measures on the farm. We haven't introduced any off farm offsetting yet- we are still to be convinced, however we have planted over 2000 trees.
The Carbon Hierachy
Avoid – eliminate energy usage (switch off campaigns, PIR sensors etc)
Reduce – reduce energy consumption (energy efficient lighting solutions, insulation, rainwater harvesting, Rayburn, A rated appliances etc)
Replace – replace high carbon sources with low carbon energy alternatives (biomass, solar PV etc)
Offset – as a last resort carbon emissions can be offset where they cannot be eliminated or reduced by other actions (Beechenhill Farm could encourage guests to offset their emissions from travel)
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Satisfied Participants
Feed back from a recent visit by Staffordshire Business Environment Network (SBEN)
- 98% Visit Content & Relevance
- 94% Learning Points
- 95% Overall
Comments included:
- "A fantastic in-depth 'personable' event. Really easy to ask questions & information given in a way which was easy to understand"
- "Well organised, informative day"
- "Very good visit which demonstrated sustainable technology on a small scale, which we all should aspire to. Refreshingly enthusiastic family, who are making a real impact".
- "Very interesting visit, plus interactivity with the other participants".
- "Fabulous experience - something for everyone".
- "Excellent information sheets - much appreciated"
- "Good because the visit was relevant to smaller businesses"
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Pilot Light Demo Day Sample Programme
9.45 for 10.00: Arrival, tea and coffee
10.00 to 10.45: Pilot Light Presentation, questions and discussion
10.45 to 12.30: Pilot Light Tour covering:
Biomass wood pellet boiler, under floor heating, sun tunnel, rain water toilet flush, low energy and LED lighting, sheep wool insulation, induction cooker, Rayburn conversion etc
12.30: Local food lunch |
