Field Exchange
Field Exchange – is about bringing people together to support creative approaches to sustainable agriculture and addressing climate change.
What is Field Exchange
Field Exchange is a dynamic initiative designed to enhance the dialogue between agriculture and creativity, fostering safe discussions for progressive change in farming. Our Mission is to help agricultural and rural communities understand the impacts of climate change and support their transition to sustainable practices.
Our project brings together a community of practice across several ‘Exchange Days’ to address the biodiversity crisis. It also features agroforestry demonstration programmes and dry stone walling training.
The public is invited to the Field Exchange Festival—Creative Agriculture for Thriving Communities on Brookfield Farm, 31 August—1 September 2024. Here, we will showcase what we learned from the field exchanges.
There will be the Visual Arts opening, music performances, feasting, craft demonstrations, workshops, discussions, farm walks, guest speakers and more!
2024-2025 Field Exchange
Field Exchange 2024-2025 is our ambitious 2-year project structured around two agricultural creativity festivals with artists working with farmers and technical partners.
We will be working in collaboration with artists Ackroyd and Harvey, the Company of Trees, Elements of Action, the Irish Agroforestry Forum, and Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland – one of 43 projects taking place all around the country funded by the Creative Climate Action fund through Creative Ireland. Our Public Field Exchange Festival takes place on Brookfield Farm, 31st August – 1st September 2024.
2022-2023 Field Exchange
The 2022 Field Exchange program at Brookfield Farm successfully united over 500 participants, including farmers, artists, and technical experts, to share insights into organic and sustainable agriculture.
Launched by Sabina Higgins and closed by Minister Catherine Martin, the four-month initiative covered 12 themes on practical organic farming solutions. We sparked a strong desire among participants for deeper, ongoing exchanges and a more connected network within the farming community and the general public.
Artworks
The Field Exchange project collaborates with artists in each iteration. Our site-specific art installations and performances during festival days aim to meaningfully engage the public on the issues of creative sustainability using innovative nature-led approaches to climate change.
These artworks are a wonderful local attraction for tourists and visitors to experience a beautiful regenerative farm in the Irish countryside.
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Every iteration of Field Exchange seeks Creative Farming Ambassadors to share the journey towards sustainability . If you wish to connect with a supportive network of fellow farmers who share your concerns and cultivate essential skills to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of a changing climate, Get in touch.
What To Expect in Field Exchange Days:
- Ecology and Biodiversity: Explore the intricate relationship between farming practices, ecology and sustainability.
- Engage with artists to incorporate creative expressions that foster a holistic approach to nature.
- Wellbeing and Resilience: Strengthen your personal well-being and community resilience.
- Agroforestry: Discover successful methods of integrating trees into agricultural practices through the exploration of agroforestry.
- Working with the Local Food System: Learn strategies for effective collaboration within the local food system to enhance sustainability of your farm.
- Creative Imagination for Problem Solving: Cultivate innovative thinking to address challenges faced in sustainable agriculture and rural communities.
- Building Dry Stone Walls: Develop essential skills in the craft of Dry Stone Wall construction, contributing to your farm infrastructure.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainable agriculture and creative farming.
Benefits of Participating in the Field Exchange Community of Practice:
Gain knowledge about sustainable farming practices and explore creative expressions with artists to implement unique and visually appealing strategies on your farm.
Develop meaningful connections with fellow farmers, rural stakeholders, and artists, creating a dynamic network for ongoing collaboration that integrates creativity into farming practices.
Strengthen your leadership skills and foster confidence in implementing creative solutions on your farm.
Contribute to making a positive impact on your community through the creative implementation of sustainable practices;
Collaborate with artists to amplify the message and engage the public.
- We offer payment for participation.
