The Oxford Farming Conference
OFC27 - Harmony - Join Us

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is a highlight of the farming industry calendar bringing together people from all corners of the agricultural, rural and food sectors. It provides a platform for discussion, inspiration and new ways of thinking, right at the start of the year.
In a period of continued turbulence in global markets, conflict and political unrest, as well as an increasingly divisive media, the conference will explore how greater cohesion in the farming and food industry can help build stability and sustainability of business and the environment in which they operate.
This will draw on the many threads that shape our industry: The people and relationships; land use and the environment; global trade and policies; technology and the science that underpins it. It will champion the ambition to be bold: to question how we think and work, to seek positive change across our industry, and to work more closely together in greater harmony.
The conference will focus on building a confident, collaborative, and resilient food and farming sector, one that embraces opportunity, supports its people, and works collectively for the greater good.
The council are currently considering and deliberating on some of the many topics that could be discussed from 6th to 8th January, and will be developing an agenda that will encompass all that our delegates love about OFC, ensuring an uplifting but contemplative start to 2027.
Watch this space for more announcements, and if you do not already subscribe to our newsletter, why not join us here to be the first to hear our news.
OFC Newsletter
OFC27 Chair Welcome
I first attended the conference in 2018, and I have returned every year since. Even in this short time, I am amazed by the changes within our industry and how the conference has also evolved during this period. I love how the conference provides a platform to network with many individuals from all walks of life, and how easy it is to have those conversations in the historical setting of Oxford.
I don’t think any of us would have thought that when I mentioned the theme “Harmony” at the end of the conference in January 2026, that markets would have changed so dramatically in such a short period of time. But even though we may not be able to see it yet, change does offer opportunities and these must be embraced, where we can.
We are extremely grateful and thanks to you all who have supported the conference and we do hope you will join us in 2027. And if this is the first time you are joining us, then myself and fellow OFC Directors are confident it will “inform, challenge and inspire you”.
I look forward to meeting you at OFC 2027, as together we celebrate “Harmony”.
Sheena Horner
OFC27 Chair
Partner with OFC
The Council are pleased to present the Partnership Programme for 2027, offering a range of packages to ensure each partner feels value for investment and a return for their brand.
Download a copy of the programme below and for more information or to discuss opportunities to support OFC26 further, contact Clare Greener as Head of OFC Partnerships via partnerships@ofc.org.uk
DOWNLOAD OFC27 Partner Programme