Andover History and Archaeology Society Registered Charity 1011050 

23 January 2026 7.30-9pm, Hampshire: Supporting farming through the ages

Ruth B Kerr

From Victorian magic lantern lectures to currently helping new people get a foot on the farm ladder with its 30+ tenant farms, Hampshire County Council has been supporting farming and industry improvements for 130 years. This talk sheds light on the history of Hampshire’s Farm School, the creation of council farms, and more.

Ruth B Kerr offers services supporting engagement, interpretation and learning. She delivers part-time, freelance work for three rural charities: Farm Discovery Co-ordinator for The Country Trust, Communications Manager for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust, and Learning & Engagement Co-ordinator for the NGO Educational Trust.