Embrace FARM in Shanahoe has been shortlisted for the RDS Sustainability Awards in the Rural Social Impact Award category.
These awards aim to celebrate not for profit or voluntary rural groups and organisations that are promoting or supporting the sustainable economic and societal development of their local community.
The awards will take place on April 9 as part of the ‘Finding Common Ground’ festival in the RDS in Dublin.
Embrace FARM is a non-profit support network for farm families who have experienced a serious injury or sudden death.
Founded in 2014 by Brian and Norma Rohan after the tragic loss of Brian’s father, Liam, they recognised a need for both emotional and practical support for other farm families and now provide care and support to farm families, when and how they need it most.
The ‘Finding Common Ground’ festival, which takes place over two days in the RDS in Ballsbridge, is being delivered as one of the RDS Foundation social impact programmes.
It will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, practitioners, advocates and RDS Members to explore how Ireland can harness the benefits of our natural resources and the circular economy with a view to creating increased awareness, education and identification of solutions.
A series of talks and panel discussions will focus on the latest advancements and challenges in areas such as land use, forestry and the bioeconomy.
The broad programme will also explore topics such as decarbonising construction, how to use the arts to engage with environmental societal change and primary science education.
The winners of the RDS Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Awards will be announced on Wednesday, April 9.
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