The move to a regenerative and agroecological farming future requires new knowledge and mindset shift.

Jonty, Conygree Founder, has over 30 years of experience across the farming, food and environmental sector as a programme manager, educator, mentor, adviser and consultant. He champions sustainable food systems, entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange, supporting individuals and organisations on their agroecological and regenerative farming journey. He listens, challenges, inspires, analyses and generates ideas.

How can I help you grow?

MENTORING SUPPORT

Context is everything.

Mentoring is a powerful way of supporting individuals through agroecological complexity and regenerative transition. It allows time for the exploration of issues, barriers and opportunities, seeking solutions and deeper learning. Every farm and farmer is different.

Jonty is an experienced mentor.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

Keep it simple.

The challenges ahead and speed of transition is overwhelming. Sometimes we just need some sound muddy boots advice and practical guidance.

If you want to enhance your farm environment, rebuild your soil, improve your farm business and connect with your community... Jonty can help you.

KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Knowledge is power.

Working together to co-create and share knowledge and skills is key to a agroecological future. There's always something new to learn and try.

Jonty is an inspiring and knowledgeable programme and and workshop facilitator and a leader of farm walks, talks and demonstrations.

Farm Consultancy Services

Founder and facilitator of the Regenerative Agriculture Accelerator Programme (Cotswolds)
Development and leadership of Emergent Generation - a new and diverse network of young people working together to build an agroecological food system and regenerative future (UK wide).
Mentoring and support for farms in the Cotswolds and Dorset (Client confidential)
Agricultural advice and development support at Greenmeadow Community Farm (Torfaen County Council).
Mentoring and support for Pasture for Life farmers (Cotswolds, Chilterns and Wessex Downs AONB).
Regenerative farming advice and workshops for farm tenants (Hampshire County Council and Duchy of Cornwall).
Delivery of farm business and environmental workshops for the Royal Countryside Fund and Pasture for Life in England and Wales .
Author of Building Resilience in the Local Red Meat Supply Chain report (for North East Cotswolds Farmer Cluster).

Recent speaking speaking engagements:

Groundswell (various sessions)
Oxford Real Farming Conference (various sessions)
Future Farming Conference (alongside Henry Dimbleby, Rory Stewart, Peter Mandelson and the SoS)
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Event (the future of our countryside)
The Farm Business Innovation Show (regenerative tourism)

TV and radio appearances include:

Countryfile (regenerative farming, small scale agroecological farming v large scale intensive farming)
Springwatch and Autumnwatch (filmed at Conygree Farm and on the Sherborne Park Estate)
The Food Programme (What is regenerative agriculture?)
James Martins Home Comforts (eat hogget not lamb)
BBC South West News (the future of lab grown meat)
BBC Farming Today (agri-tourism)

Other info:

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP)
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS level 3)
Enhanced DBS checked
Nuffield Farming Scholar
Winner of the Nuffield Farming Bullock Award 2024
Winner of the Pasture for Life Russ Carrington Award 2024

For a full list of previous consultancy projects please ask for a CV and project addendum

Current and recent consultancy projects include:

Need a bigger consultancy team or another specialist?

We are part a unique network of great consultants and advisers, from soil experts and ecologists, to butchery consultants and grazing gurus.

We don't have all the answers but we will know someone who will be able to assist.