Beacon Farms

Beacon Farms is an organisation with its roots firmly planted in the soil. We aim to grow good food and build a strong community, whilst providing opportunities for new entrants to get growing on Bristol's best soils.

We are a social enterprise incorporated as a Community Benefit Society and the five objectives enshrined in our rules are to:

• Protect high grade agricultural land, so that it can be used now, and in the future, for the production of horticultural crops for local urban populations,
• Make land available for new growers and groups wishing to develop small-scale commercial enterprises to produce food for the local area using organic and sustainable methods and to sell into local markets,
• Provide training, and access to accredited qualifications where appropriate, in sustainable production methods and growing techniques, appropriate technology, and all aspects of running a sustainable horticultural business,
• Ensure that habitat conservation is undertaken,
• Work with the local community and customers to ensure that the enterprise is supporting their local food needs and providing opportunities for them to engage with the land.