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10/09/2005
Young Farmers Invite Community Ownership to Save Historic Farm
Two young Shropshire farmers have taken on their family heritage and joined forces with national supporters to save their pioneering farm. They are selling shares in the hope that they can purchase Fordhall Farm and save it from the developers clutches.
With the ever-increasing distance between food production and the consumer, Ben and Charlotte Hollins, aged only 21 and 23 respectively, say "Fordhall Farm offers the 'perfect' opportunity to reaffirm the relationship between the landscape and the way it shapes the lives of those who populate it"
Their late father, Arthur Hollins, was one of few farmers who remained organic after the Second World War, no less than 60 years ago. He spent his life researching soil fertility and created a national recognition for the Fordhall when he pioneered yoghurt production in this country.
The Fordhall Community Group and the Community Farm Land Trust Project (CFLT), have launched a new form of community ownership structure and they are determined to secure Fordhall Farm and shape it into an educational facility promoting healthy living and sustainable farming techniques.
"This cutting edge project will ensure that young farmers -and their communities - can gain permanently affordable access to farms. Many have the skills and motivation but little capital. At the same time, the demand for good locally grown food increases and people want to re-connect with local farms and build sustainable rural communities." Said Project Leader of CFLT, Greg Pilley, a national expert on local food and Community Supported Agriculture.
The not-for-profit Community Owned Land Trust has taken the initiative and is selling shares of the farm to those who wish to support all that Fordhall represents: including local food, sustainability, organics, healthy living, and life long learning.
Although the shares are non-profit making, by investing in Fordhall Farm, members are making their opinions heard and people are sitting up and taking notice.
Charlotte said: "The potential of this farm is unbounded and the vitality of all those involves gives the project so much energy. Fordhall is open to everyone's help and we believe that by them getting involved people will realise the importance of the issues that Fordhall Farm, through its decades of organic farming, advocates".
As the average age of farmers is increasing (55+), The Fordhall Initiative has created a stir – the three leaders in this group are all under the age of 24 but are ploughing forward with pure determination and courage.
Shares will be on sale from 28th September following their campaign launch in Market Drayton. Further details are available at http://www.fordhallorganicfarm.co.uk. Take advantage of this inspiring motion and support the future of farming.
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With the ever-increasing distance between food production and the consumer, Ben and Charlotte Hollins, aged only 21 and 23 respectively, say "Fordhall Farm offers the 'perfect' opportunity to reaffirm the relationship between the landscape and the way it shapes the lives of those who populate it"
Their late father, Arthur Hollins, was one of few farmers who remained organic after the Second World War, no less than 60 years ago. He spent his life researching soil fertility and created a national recognition for the Fordhall when he pioneered yoghurt production in this country.
The Fordhall Community Group and the Community Farm Land Trust Project (CFLT), have launched a new form of community ownership structure and they are determined to secure Fordhall Farm and shape it into an educational facility promoting healthy living and sustainable farming techniques.
"This cutting edge project will ensure that young farmers -and their communities - can gain permanently affordable access to farms. Many have the skills and motivation but little capital. At the same time, the demand for good locally grown food increases and people want to re-connect with local farms and build sustainable rural communities." Said Project Leader of CFLT, Greg Pilley, a national expert on local food and Community Supported Agriculture.
The not-for-profit Community Owned Land Trust has taken the initiative and is selling shares of the farm to those who wish to support all that Fordhall represents: including local food, sustainability, organics, healthy living, and life long learning.
Although the shares are non-profit making, by investing in Fordhall Farm, members are making their opinions heard and people are sitting up and taking notice.
Charlotte said: "The potential of this farm is unbounded and the vitality of all those involves gives the project so much energy. Fordhall is open to everyone's help and we believe that by them getting involved people will realise the importance of the issues that Fordhall Farm, through its decades of organic farming, advocates".
As the average age of farmers is increasing (55+), The Fordhall Initiative has created a stir – the three leaders in this group are all under the age of 24 but are ploughing forward with pure determination and courage.
Shares will be on sale from 28th September following their campaign launch in Market Drayton. Further details are available at http://www.fordhallorganicfarm.co.uk. Take advantage of this inspiring motion and support the future of farming.
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