Emergent Generation
Summer Gathering 2025
If you are 18 - 35 and passionate about sustainability in the food system then this unique 3 day event in the Cotswolds is for you.
This year, we’re digging into a vital issue. How can we reconnect town and country, farm and fork? How can we build understanding across rural and urban perspectives?
Connect with like-minded people, gain confidence, and share knowledge.
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Reconnecting Town & Country
Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 September 2025
About the event
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After three unforgettable summer gatherings, we’re excited to invite you to our next annual event.
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​Join us for a three-day gathering that brings together young farmers, growers, advisers, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, vets, chefs, artists, educators, campaigners, students, and the curious. All are welcome.
If you have an interest in nature-friendly farming, our food system and how we can shape a fairer, greener, and more resilient future, then this event is for you.
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With inspiring speakers & contributors including:
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Anna Jones - Journalist, Author of Divide, Founder of Just Farmers, and Educator. She will lead a series of workshops designed to develop our confidence in listening, storytelling and communication. Discover how to ask meaningful questions, build trust, and create space for honest conversation.
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Mallika Basu - Food writer, Educator and Adviser, who champions food as a force for good.
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Mary-Ann Ochota - Broadcaster, Writer and CPRE President. Join her talk: Exploring, People & Place.
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Silas Hedley-Laurence - Coach and Regenerative Farmer.
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Annie Landless - Farmer of Ampney Brook Farm.
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Eric Walters - Good Small Farms, Stroud.
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Mitch Green - Em Gen'r, Stockman and Facilitator.
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Magda Petford - Black Mountains College & Civic Square.
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Chauntelle Lewis - Founder, The Barefoot Planter.
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Karl Franklin - AKA The Pretend Farmer.
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Tom Pycraft - Groundswell DJ and nature-loving events producer.
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Tom Herbert - Founder, The Long Table
Speaker
Profiles
Coming Soon
Our hosts, National Trust tenant farmers Jonty and Mel Brunyee invite you to Conygree Farm, their 180-acre organic, pasture-fed, and regenerative farm and market garden in the Cotswolds. We will gather in their wildflower meadows, giant tipi event space and threshing barn. You are encouraged to stay on site - camping and glamping options are available.
All are welcome at our events, we love to see faces old and new. You don't have to have big, bold ideas and we respect that everyone is at a different stage of their sustainable farming and food journey. By having conversations and sharing experiences, we grow together.
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Tickets start from £45 (supported) -£90 (standard) and include all talks, workshops, food, and travel to off-site visits over the three days.
Camping and glamping passes start £17.50 (supported) - £175 (luxury bell-tent). You will need to get yourself to Conygree, but let us know if you need help, we have a fund to help with that. Keep an eye on our website and socials further bursary opportunities. ​
For more information....
​How To Book
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First book your event ticket: Choose the Emergent Generation event (Thursday to Saturday).
Then book your accommodation if needed: Choose three nights camping (priced per person) or three nights in a double bell tent (priced per bell).
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