We regret that with effect from 31st July 2011 Growing Routes’ activities supporting farm and rural businesses ended.
Changes in the way the Rural Development Programme is being run has resulted in there being no further support to continue the work of Growing Routes.
Since its creation in 2003 Growing Routes has helped over 300 new businesses to establish and many more to develop existing enterprises or to test business ideas. We wish to congratulate all those who have developed successful enterprises and shown that Yorkshire’s rural community has real entrepreneurial talent.
Future Grants for Rural Business Development
There is still funding available to help new and developing businesses. The Rural Development Programme is now being managed by DEFRA.
Details are available at www.defra.gov.uk/rural/rdpe or contact the local delivery team on rdpedeliveryyorkshire@defra.gsi.gov.uk.