The recent Biodynamic Land Trust AGM was a chance to reflect on the achievements of the previous year and an opportunity to look forward. In view of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions this year’s meeting was held online via Zoom. Although in many ways more restrictive and less social than a traditional AGM, it did mean…Continue reading Reviewing and looking forward
As Stroud Micro Dairy at Oakbrook Community Farm demonstrates, micro dairies (generally less than 40 cows) can play an important role in the supply of local produce and the reconnection of community and land. For those interested in developing something similar as part of creating more resilient local food systems, a new opportunity has arisen…Continue reading Ethical Micro dairy opportunity
As highlighted in our previous blog, the Covid-19 restrictions have exposed the limitations of our current food system with its long supply chains. The changes implemented at Huxhams Cross Farm in Devon with a shift from market or on farm sales to delivery have been echoed around the country. For example, Tablehurst Farm in Sussex,…Continue reading Farms for tomorrow today
One of the Biodynamic Land Trust’s projects, Oakbrook Community Farm has launched a Pioneer Share Offer seeking community investment for key infrastructure. Since the community purchased the 41 acres just outside Stroud through the Land Trust in 2015, Oakbrook Community Farm has developed from bare land into a cluster of farm enterprises. The farm is…Continue reading Invitation to invest in a community farm
