Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service is the new name for the agricultural advisory service that was established in September 2000, a Shaping the Future initiative.

It is a non-profit making organisation that aims to help Norfolk farmers develop their business and provide sustainable growth and change for the twenty-first century.

In developing links between agriculture, food and rural partners, it strives to make information and support as widely available and accessible as possible.

The professional Service draws together dedicated expert and experienced agricultural advisers from a variety of backgrounds.

Whether you need a health check for your farming business through the Government funded
Farm Business Advice Service, or want to expand or venture into a different area of business,
the team is available to help in a number of ways:

		Assess the present farm business
		Identify opportunities
		Highlight other business support services
		Assist with long term strategic planning
		Consider marketing and exporting
		Prepare a development plan
		Provide support to develop skills
		Monitor progress
		Develop industry networks
		Grant and funding applications

The service is also able to offer training in a variety of areas which will help businesses adapt to the changing agricultural and rural scene. Courses such as developing IT skills and marketing often run and we welcome suggestions for other courses that would benefit you and your business.

Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service provides practical support to farmers and will do its best to help farmers take steps forward to make ideas a reality.