A community project launched in 2009 to provide people with the chance to grow organic produce is appealing for help to fund a new polytunnel and compost loo.


Shaftesbury Homegrown Community Farm was founded with the vision of people joining others to grow and have access to wholesome, healthy locally- grown food, without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other artificial chemicals.
They used to keep sheep and pigs, but now they mostly grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs, keep bees for pollination, and free- range hens for eggs.

For more than ten years, they have shared farm tasks, learned new skills and enjoyed good company. Volunteers at Shaftesbury Homegrown are helping to build a stronger local community, promoting increased physical and mental health for the benefit of all.

Work sessions are held on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings, from 10am to 1pm, with safety measures in place and there are limited people on site at any one time. Their numbers are growing, and Shaftesbury Homegrown is ready to scale up its activities, grow more food and extend its growing season. Plans for the future include opening up opportunities for other community groups, opening the site for therapeutic gardening, and making the farm even more family-friendly.

Now they need to raise £7,000 to provide more facilities, and a crowdfunder has now been launched at: crowdfunder.co.uk/shaftesbury-homegrown-community-farm.

To join them, or just to visit, contact Helen on 07789 845498 or email englishhv49@gmail.com.

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