Gallery

The drone image we took in 2017 to kick it all off
In 2018 we went out to get people interested. Here’s our stall at the Kirkstall deli market
By October we were ready to launch the idea in the Cardigan Arms. A month later we submitted our business plan to the Council
Early visitors in Dec 18 – Askham Bryan students
In early 2019 we had an inspirational visit to Canalside CSA near Coventry. They gave us so many ideas and continue to support the Farm
Throughout 2019 the Steering Group hatched the plan
Much of the early work was done with Keith’s heritage tractor – everyone’s favourite
…but then we got our own. It had been living in the shed and belonged to Bill’s estate – the former farmer
Our first big meeting in Unit 11 as part of the share issue campaign – Jan 20. We raised £40,000
The flooding from Storm Ciara in Feb 20 was a warning of what we have to be prepared for
Social distancing caused a problem, but a rota of volunteers started to breath life into the Farm
…Seeds got planted
…beds got built
and then the crops started to come
Alongside the growing , July saw path making in the Home Office field to allow a school holiday project to use it
In September we trialled selling veg boxes
and the Scarecrow Trail showed how we could involve families
We went on to prepare the land …
..and plan a compound.
We dismantled some polytunnels that were available at another site that was closing down …
.. and started putting some up!
We’ve planted trees …
… sowed seeds …
… and lots of people have helped us plant peas!
More planting..
…. more still to plant!
Our veg grew…
… we hosted picnics
Finally our first veg shares were ready!
Big harvests through the autumn
Amazing!
Seasons change and so does the veg

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