Occombe Farm, the organic farm that’s part of the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, is offering up its own new fresh fruit and veg box scheme, and (as of writing) there are a few places left.
But best be quick, according the blurb, just 25 families in the vicinity of the Torbay farm will be able to join the scheme.
The boxes are just £10 a week, and the project will run for 40 weeks from mid-June 2011 to mid-March 2012.
Picked up from the farm of a Friday, the box will contain a variety of produce, depending on what is in season – this week it was beetroot, new potatoes, broad beans, peas, salad, onions, carrots, herbs, spring onions, radish, spinach, chard, cucumbers and courgette
Those who sign up for the box with become members of Occombe’s Community Support Agriculture scheme, which has a whole host of benefits along with the veggie box – owing and harvesting at regular work-days. You will also be invited to special events such as barbecues and get to listen to guest speakers.
The aim is to create a direct link between the grower and the consumer – members will know exactly where the produce is coming from and they are buying a share in the grub rather than a fixed amount.
Once the scheme is full for 2011, you can join the waiting list. They are also keen to help other growing projects get started locally. If you are interested then get in touch.
Pop along to Occombe’s Facebook page or their website to download forms and find our more
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