We have a beautiful organic market garden and our produce is served up as delicioius meals in our onsite cafe as well as sold through our own honesty shop, The Veg Shed.
Our farm team currently consists of a Head Grower and Grower and weekly volunteers from the local community. We occasionally host WWOOFers who are keen to learn more about organic and regenerative farming.
Minimum tillage, green manures and compost are used to promote soil fertility and plant health on over 4 acres of land. We have a small orchard and we will be implementing exciting new agroforestry practices in our field scale cultivation. Our large polytunnels are no dig and thriving.
We need help with all practical tasks involved in growing and harvesting all year round. The actual tasks will vary with the seasons. We are looking for team-players and fast learners who have a desire to live more deeply with the earth. Ideally, you can demonstrate a genuine interest in organic horticulture. Previous experience is useful but you will learn a lot on the job. You’ll be working as part of the farm team and we ask for a 4 days of work per week, with specific days to be agreed with our head grower. We are also hoping for WWOOFers that will stay with us for a minimum of 3-4 weeks, with potential for a longer visit by mutual agreement. We will check-in with you and the residents after a week of your stay to see if everyone is happy with the arrangement. The language of communication at work is English.
About the site
On site you will find a café, artist studios, a natural therapy centre and a market barn in which we host events, such as our monthly markets. We are also very lucky to be located by a nature trail, with hedgerows full of wildflowers and foragable goodies. A great part of our life here is the River Teme which bounds our land and is great for cooling off in hot weather.
Accommodation is in our beautiful rambling old farmhouse. There is the option to camp for those who would prefer to bring their own tent, or to bring a live-in vehicle. Groceries will be provided for you to cook your own meals, and you will be expected to keep all communcal areas clean and tidy. All food in the farmhouse is strictly vegetarian or vegan. No pets are to be brought into the farmhouse.
We are currently about 9 people living on site (although not all working on the farm), living in the farmhouse, a straw bale house, a shepherd's hut and various vans, but the number does vary. There are musical instruments on site. Sometimes people socialise together or organise events, but everyone has their own interests outside of work, so it is important that you are also happy to spend time on your own and to entertain yourself. There are plenty of books to read and wifi access.
The Fold is situated on the main Hereford road equidistant between Malvern and Worcester (3 miles). There is a local bus to and from Worcester, but operates a limited timetable. We can collect you when you arrive, but ask that you are self reliant once you are here.
See more of the farm through our Instagram or Facebook:
www.instagram.com/thefoldcommunityfarm/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090306879918
Or see our website https://www.thefold.org.uk/ for more info about the place and volunteering here.
Organic methods: We make and apply lots of compost to generate a rich soil biology. We also use companion planting where suitable.
Certifications: Soil Association AB19126
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Grain farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Renewable energy production
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Certified organic
1.6
Hectares
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4
Acres
