Rural Business Diversification

Reductions in agricultural support, combined with changing market trends, have increased the pressure on farmers and other rural industries to adapt by diversifying their activities and establishing new enterprises. Across Buckinghamshire, there is a lot of help and support for people thinking about diversifying their rural businesses.

Local authorities and other organisations have pooled their advice and produced ‘The Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Rural Business Support and Diversification Pack’. This pack gives advice on business development and the planning process. It also provides useful contacts information, details of funding sources, links to relevant organisations and interesting case studies.

You can pick up your free copy from the Council's Reception at Capswood, Denham or contact the Planning Policy Unit on 01895 837247.