Yesterday a group of budding CSAs met with John Twyford and his colleagues from Plaw Hatch Farm in Sussex. They described a farm that is beautifully run to Biodynamic principles, a deeply committed local community, a dedicated and experienced grower, a well located farm shop and a rich history – that got into trouble. …Continue reading You have got to look after the numbers, not just the farm
Networks for distributing
Networks for distributing processed food – Bio coop In France, the principles of co-operation and ethical trade have extended from the land, right along the supply chain to emcompass farmers, customers, shop keepers, wholesalers and distributers….Continue reading Networks for distributing
Biodynamic Land Trust Feasibility Project Workshop
Latest Legal Structures for Social Enterprises, Co-ops, Community Asset Bodies and Community Land Trusts Where: The Exchange, Brick Row, Stroud GL5 1DF When 6th July 2011 Set up legal structures using the latest toolkit of model rules developed by Cobbetts LLP: all you need to know about structures; work on your incorporation questions with housing/CLT…Continue reading Biodynamic Land Trust Feasibility Project Workshop
Viable Biodynamic Farm Business Models?
Alan Brockman is a veteran biodynamic farmer, having farmed 300 acres of beautiful Kent near Chartham since 1953. Meeting him at Perry Court in early April sparked some key questions. Firstly about Biodynamic Farm Land Trusts. He told the story of his friend Gotthilf Goyert who set up the Verein Rudolf Steiner Stiftung fur die…Continue reading Viable Biodynamic Farm Business Models?