Free advice · England, Wales
Farming Community Network support
Free, confidential help from about 400 volunteers on farm, business, family and health worries.
- From
- Farming Community Network (FCN)
- How much
- Free.
- Who can apply
- Anyone in farming in England and Wales.
How to apply
- Call 03000 111 999 (7am to 11pm, every day)
- Or email [email protected]
Also runs FarmWell (health, succession, business resilience). Farming Help is the joint FCN and Addington Fund helpline.
Similar schemes
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- Farming Advice Service (FAS) Open all yearDefraFree, confidential phone and email advice on farming rules and business.
- Farming Connect Advisory Service Open all yearFarming Connect (Welsh Government)Subsidised independent business and technical advice from approved advisers, one-to-one or in small groups, including help with the SFS.
- Farming Connect Agrisgôp groups Open all yearFarming Connect (Welsh Government)Fully funded facilitated groups of 8 to 12 farmers or growers who meet over up to 18 months to develop ideas such as diversification projects.
- Farming Connect Mentoring Programme Open all yearFarming Connect (Welsh Government)Confidential peer mentoring from experienced farmers and foresters chosen from the Farming Connect mentor directory.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.